Life & Arts

ASHLEY MOYO LONG before stand-up com­edy became so popular and a global entertainment phe­nomenon, generations of Zimbabweans grew up captivated by the brilliance of comic legends such as the late Lawrence “Mud­hara Bonzo” Simbarashe, Safirio “Mukadota” Madzikatire, Lazarus “Gringo” Boora, Phillip “Paraffin” Gadzikwa, Charles “Marabha” Merisi and Freddy “Kapfupi” Man­jalima, among others. Through their effortless…

 Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER POPULAR musician Baba Harare is set to headline this year’s Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival (CNTDF) national finals on August 1 at Harare Gardens, adding contemporary flair to one of Zimbabwe’s premier celebrations of cultural herit­age. Known for preserving and reinventing traditional sounds for modern audiences, Baba Harare will share the…

 Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER REGGAE musician Elder Kanto has turned to Artificial Intelli­gence (AI) to deliver a message of love, patience and understand­ing in relationships through his latest single, Mashoko Magaka. The song, which the artist says he composed himself, is ac­companied by AI-generated visu­als, making it one of his most experimental projects yet. The…

Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER FOLLOWING the overwhelming success of last Sunday’s sold-out performance, which attracted more than 500 people at HICC, Jacaranda Room comedian Dillan Chiota has unveiled the second edition of his Unbothered comedy show.The second edition set to run in October will feature a supporting act of local artists.“The latest show exceeded expectations and…

 LIFESTYLE EDITOR BACK in the day, urban life in Zimbabwe was largely defined by electricity-powered homes, tarred roads and households that depended mainly on the national grid for cooking, lighting and heating. However, changing economic realities, expanding residential areas and the search for reliable energy alternatives have trans­formed the way Zimbabweans power their homes. The…

 LIFESTYLE EDITOR THE breathtaking landscapes of Chimanimani became more than just a backdrop for adventure recently as hundreds of nature lovers laced up their walking shoes for a Fire Awareness Walk that combined out­door recreation with environmental education. Set against the stunning scenery of Pork Pie and Bridal Veil Falls, the event transformed one of…

Ashley Moyo, Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS JAH Prayzah is set to perform at The Art Farm in Borrowdale, Harare, tomorrow for the Xperience Jah Prayzah concert which is expected to draw hundreds of music lovers for an afternoon and evening celebrating Zimbabwean music. The line-up also features Feli Nandi, ProBeatz, Sylent Nqo, Wowrae, Mary Anibal…

Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER DANCEHALL artiste Nutty O says earning a nomination alongside some of Africa’s biggest music stars for the second consecutive year at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) is an achievement in itself.Nutty O has been nominated in this year’s Best Male Artist – Southern Africa category, where he will compete against Zambia’s…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER VETERAN rapper Maskiri is set to release Va Winky D this Friday, a track inspired by the Zimdancehall icon’s enduring influence on both the local and international music scenes.Maskiri told the Daily News yesterday that Winky D’s longevity in the industry mirrors his own journey of resilience and perseverance.“This song tells…

Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITERAWARD-WINNING gospel musician Jonah Chivasa is set for a simultaneous debut book launch and live worship recording in Harare on July 25.The event, scheduled for Zimbali Gardens in Greendale, featuring performances by South African gospel star Takie Ndou, Kuda Mutsvene and Nyasha Mutonhori will see Chivasa unveiling his debut publication, Ndozvinoita Nyasha: The…