Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC star Gemma Griffiths’ presentation at the Greenhouse, located at British Council in Harare is one of the events to look forward to today at the ongoing Creative Economy Week. Dubbed ‘Music with Gemma,’ the presentation, set to start at 2pm, will see the Zimbabwean pop star talk on how…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER THE drama series The Return of Gringo is set to premiere on popular television channel 3Ktv, offering viewers a nostalgic journey back to one of Zimbabwe’s most beloved screen characters. According to Taurai Boora, son of the late actor Lazarus “Gringo” Boora, the decision to air the production on 3Ktv…
AS THE dust settles on this year’s National Arts Merit Awards, simmering tensions over who owns — and who may perform — collaborative hits continue to ripple through Zimbabwe’s music industry.The controversy erupted around the recent edition of the awards hosted by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz), with disputes over stage performances quickly…
RISING gospel musician Tawanda Midzi has roped in industry heavyweights Takesure Zamar and Sharon Cherayi on his third DVD live recording.Titled Throne Room Thanksgiving the event will be held this Friday at 99 Parklane Avenue in Harare.“My inspiration comes from the Holy Spirit and I believe when He gives me songs, it is for me…
TWELVE young men will contest the third edition of the Mister Zimbabwe coronation set for March 14, with organisers promising a competition that goes beyond the conventional pageant format.Themed “Fearless Gentlemen”, the event aims to position itself as a platform for leadership, advocacy and national representation, reshaping conversations around masculinity by blending style, intellect and…
AFRO-BEATS powerhouse from Nigeria— Ruger— is set to perform in Harare next month barely weeks after the country hosted legendary American rapper Rick Ross and fellow Nigerian Omah Lay at the Hippodrome.The high riding musicians will headline the inaugural Ama2K festival at Belgravia Sports Club on April 4.“Ruger is hitting the stage at the first…
LEADING female artistes are stepping forward to amplify conversations around empowerment, sustainability and legacy-building at an event dubbed Lift Me Up Women’s Conference.The event themed Give To Gain – Empowering The Future-Proof Woman, in line with the Women’s Month celebrations, slated for March 12 in Avondale in Harare, features Selmor Mtukudzi, Janet Manyowa and Rute…
EVERGREEN gospel singer Minister Michael Mahendere has roped in his South Africa based brother Misheck on the Messiah Tour next month.The South African leg of the tour will see the Messiah hit maker – to be also supported by his wife Vimbai – performing at Good Hope Christian Centre Ottery Cape Town on April 25,…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ZIMDANCEHALL heavyweight Winky D once again affirmed his status as the undisputed “People’s Artist” after scooping the coveted National Arts Merit Award (Nama) People’s Choice accolade, for the 10th time, at a glittering ceremony held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) over the weekend. As his…
Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AMERICAN hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross, fondly known as The Boss, delivered a high-octane performance to a sold-out crowd at the “Hustle and Heritage” concert in Harare over the weekend. The event, staged at the Hippodrome to celebrate businessman Pedzisai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya’s birthday, drew some of the biggest names on the international…
