Life & Arts

HARARE was awash with song, colour and celebration on Saturday night as Heavenly Praises Chorus and Bethseda Apostolic Church Seke rose above stiff competition to claim top honours at the Econet iJoy Afta Joy Choral Music Competition finals.The packed Celebration Centre pulsed with anticipation as choirs delivered soaring harmonies and tightly choreographed performances, each determined…

JAZZ musician Dudu Manhenga delivered a soulful performance that captivated guests at the International Women’s Day celebrations held on Sunday at the Borrowdale Racecourse in the capital.Manhenga, who in recent years has travelled the world with her music while flying the country’s flag high, ensured that guests remained on their feet throughout her entire set.She…

DOZENS of young people are set to showcase at this year’s edition of the World Theatre Day for Children and Young People Celebration Week to be held in Harare.The event part of an international movement that highlights the role of theatre in empowering children to express themselves, build confidence and share their stories through artistic…

SCORES of people, mainly from the banking sector, attended the launch of Relational Wealth, a book by banker and relationship strategist Betty Murambadoro, in Harare.The book revolves around the struggles Murambadoro faced while growing up in Mkoba, Gweru, and traces her journey to where she is today.“Relationships lifted me to heights I could not have…

LEADING Zimdancehall artistes Ricky Fire, Kadjah, Celcius, Ndunge Yut, Kinnah and Blot have been confirmed as part of the inaugural Bhanditi Festival.Organised by Seh Calaz in conjunction with veteran promoter Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, the event will also feature Jamaican dancehall star Charly Black at the City Sports Centre in Harare. “MaBhanditi is a movement and…

BRENDA Mudzimu, founder and director of the Mr and Miss Albinism Trust, says her organisation will mark Women’s Month with the launch of a new national honours platform — the Disability Divas Awards (DDA) — aimed at recognising the achievements of women with disabilities across Zimbabwe.Mudzimu said the awards are designed to celebrate resilience, leadership…

AS PART of efforts to foster unity and cultural exchange in the region, top Zimbabwean musician Winky D and his Zambian counterpart Yo Maps will headline the inaugural Zambia-Zimbabwe Braai Festival in Lusaka next month.The event, scheduled for April 11 at the Lusaka Showgrounds Main Arena, is being jointly organised by Dream Light Events and…

PRODUCERS of the award-winning television drama Bundu, which airs on 3Ktv and is also available on DStv Channel 293, say they are optimistic about reaching a decade of the show on air.The long-running series, now in its 17th season, has continued to attract strong viewership and positive feedback from audiences, underscoring what producers say is…

WHILE the 24th National Arts Merit Awards celebrated many outstanding artists, I am happy about the recognition of musician Nisha Ts, whose music boldly confronts the realities faced by women in society.I really enjoyed the 24th National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) more than the previous editions.I am not going to dwell on everything that excited…

Ashley Moyo and Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE WEEKEND is here again that time when many people unwind and recharge by attend­ing live shows. Artistes have lined up perfor­mances across the country, promis­ing a packed entertainment schedule that caters for every taste, from reg­gae, Zimdancehall and Afro-fusion to Dendera, among others. Tonight, Club Oasis in…