Life & Arts

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw RENOWNED Zimbabwean filmmaker Rumbi Katedza’s documentary —Transactions — recently landed the first runner-up slot in the Best African Documentary category at the internationally-acclaimed Encounters International Documentary Film Festival held in South Africa recently. Transactions, which was beaten to the  top spot by No Simple Way Home by Akuol De Mabior from South…

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH Africa-based Afro Jazz musician Bekezela is back with a seven-track album Asiwine where he featured a record 20 regional and international artistes on one of the songs. According to the artiste, the project is aimed at inspiring people to victory in whatever spheres of life they are in.“Asiwine, it is a…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL production company has launched a short film titled Rutendo which is aimed at raising awareness on politically-motivated violence in the society. Themed Non Violence is the Weapon for the Strong, the film, produced by Bustop Tv, comes at a time when Zimbabwe is preparing for 2023 general elections.“Rutendo was inspired by…

Ashley Moyo ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw TOP South Africa house music group, Mafikizolo, will be the major draw card at tonight’s Heroes Gala scheduled for Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The gala, organised by the ministry of Information, will also feature Roki, Sandra Ndebele, Selmor Mtukudzi, Chief Hwenje, Fantan and Levels, Andy Muridzo, Mathias Mhere, Ndux…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarbadat@dailynews.co.zw SOCIAL media sensation and actress Madam Boss, real name Tarisai Chikocho has released the trailer of her movie Becoming Madam Boss.  The two minutes and 27 seconds trailer is meant to promote the full movie, to be premiered in October, which chronicles her life story from when she was in her rural…

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw SONGSTRESS Tahle We Dzinza is back with a new Extended Play (EP) set for release on August 18. The project titled Virago will be launched together with its visuals.“I am happy to finally unveil this project where I have attempted to make music work with poetry, visual arts, dance and fashion. On…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw WRITER Bealar Mbirimi has released debut book titled BeeSpirational in which she reflects upon her life experiences, giving insights on how to rise from difficult situations. The title BeeSpirational was derived from her name and the inspiration she drew from her personal experiences.“The biggest inspiration behind the book BeeSpirational is Life and…

SEASONS, an anthology by Zimbabwean Women Writers Support Network, was officially launched on Sunday at the Cresta Jameson Hotel in Harare. With elegance as the theme, the event lived to its glitz and glamour. “Elegance was the theme because after all the deadlines, research, writing, rewriting we are finally here. It wasn’t an easy journey…

Tanyaradzwa Marabada and Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ALL roads will lead to Glamis Arena in the capital tomorrow where scores of Zimdancehall artists will take turns to celebrate the life of the late Soul Jah Love  courtesy of Chipaz Promotions. Born Saul Musaka, Soul Jah Love succumbed to diabetes last year at the age of 31.Owing…

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE popular Mighty Zambezi Lager Bonfire is back after a two-year Covid-19 pandemic-induced break that saw the suspension of most leisure, arts and recreation activities. This year’s edition will be held at Donnybrook Park, situated along Arcturus Road in the capital on August 13.Tamy Moyo and Holy Ten are set to light…