LOCAL artists should build strong partnerships within and beyond the creative sector if the segment is to utilise opportunities brought by coronavirus (Covid-19) so they transform into a recognisable, viable and vibrant cultural industry. These sentiments were raised by participants in a ResiliArt debate organised by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) on the…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw CHITUNGWIZA dance group Extreme Dreamers were adjudicated the champions in the inaugural online Dance Off competition last week. The victory saw them walking away with US$1 000 first prize that was on offer. Sesifikile dance group from Mufakose and Mbare’s Black Excellence were voted the first and second runners-up respectively,…
FILM production organisation Slimaz Production has launched a new drama aimed at creating gender-based violence (GBV) awareness. The drama is titled Mai Boi and premiered yesterday on their Youtube channel. Mai Boi story revolves around a youthful lady who is married to an older man. The lady is gainfully employed unlike her husband. As a…
LOCALLY-PRODUCED reality TV series Battle of the Chefs will now be broadcast on Voxafrica UK. The series premiere is to launch on Voxafrica sky 193 Freeview 271 on September 14, 2020 airing Mondays at 7:30pm. Battle of the Chefs is a 45-minute, reality, cooking television series. The show is produced by a local production house,…
COMEDIENNE and socialite Felistas Edwards aka Mai Titi has penetrated Nigeria’s Nollywood after featuring in a new Sirbalo Comedy skit titled Sugar Mommy. The skit was released on August 29 and is showing on both Mai Titi and Sirbalo Comedy social media pages. “I am happy to have penetrated the Nigerian market which is one…
VETERAN educationist, poet, actor and writer David Mungoshi, pictured, succumbed to pulmonary embolism, a post-mortem has revealed. Mungoshi died on Saturday at the age of 71. “He was suffering from multiple conditions including severe gout and arthritis, among others. He went into the hospital to be treated for gout and the doctors had assured us…
FUN City Theatre has partnered with Chitungwiza Arts Centre to launch a monthly poetry slam in the town. The poetry platform will be launched on September 5 at Chitungwiza Arts Centre. “Despite Chitungwiza being one of the three largest towns in the country and home to some of the finest artists, more still needs to…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw VETERAN actor, author and poet David Mungoshi, pictured, died on Saturday night after battling a kidney ailment. He was 71. David was a cousin of the late legendary bilingual writer Charles Mungoshi. Charles’ son, Farayi, confirmed the sad news to the Daily News yesterday. “He was suffering from a kidney…
SUNGURA musician Peter Moyo will tomorrow throw a digital concert to celebrate his 31st birthday on Nash TV. “The actual birthday was held on August 18 but I have decided to celebrate the crucial event of my life with my fans who have collectively built the brand Peter Moyo,” Moyo said. He will be supported…
MBIRA musician-cum-herbalist Diana Samkange says she is doing brisk business selling traditional herbs following the global outbreak of the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19). This comes as more Zimbabweans are using traditional herbs such as Zumbani and a host of others to fight the pandemic. “While I am not celebrating the outbreak of Covid-19 as I am…
