Life & Arts

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw CULTURE Fund of Zimbabwe Trust (Culture Fund) in partnership with the European Union Zimbabwe have issued a US$118 000 grant to support the country’s creative sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The grant is meant to promote new and innovative projects from artists, cultural practitioners, institutions and private operators involved…

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw STEAMY photos of musician Sandra Ndebele have gone viral and are creating a buzz among social media users, the Daily News reports. Sandra is trending on social media since July 10 when the pictures were released thanks to the alluring effects of the photos. The pictures are virtually found in…

Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO-based brand activist and conceptual strategist Godwill Tasunga believes the Covid-19 pandemic was to some extent a blessing in disguise to the artists as it has given them an opportunity to think deep outside the box and embrace the new technology. Better known as G – Factor in the arts fraternity,…

MBIRA teacher Trust Mutekwa, pictured, has been nominated for the Global Teacher Prize Award courtesy of Varkey Foundation. Mutekwa is one of the 50 finalists vying for the prestigious gong and is now competing for a place in the Top 10. The award comes with a cool US$1 million. “In 2018 . . . Mutekwa,…

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zwAWARD-winning novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga has joined musicians Edith WeUtonga, Sani Makhalima and Takura among others who have publicly condemned the recent arrest of politician Jacob Ngarivhume among several activists who have been arrested as the July 31 demonstration looms. On Monday, Dangarembga staged a one person demonstration in the capital over…

ARTISTS have challenged authorities to also consider outstanding individuals in the creative sector when renaming roads and public buildings. This comes after roads and buildings in different towns and cities have been renamed mostly after political figures. “Heroes are in every sector; be it sport, arts or business. The authorities should not just focus on…

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw JAH Prayzah, who is believed to be the top earner under the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), has raked in $83 850.40 this year. He is closely followed by an unidentified musician who was paid $79 820. 26. Zimura has, however, refused to confirm names of the top earners. Musicians…

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw KING98’s duet with Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, Kachiri reached a million hits on Youtube within two days, thanks to the huge influence and popularity of the latter on the continent. The song was released first on Trace Africa and other television stations on Wednesday before it was launched online on…

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL music sensation Janet Manyowa, pictured, has been appointed to the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board, replacing fellow gospel singer Charles Charamba who resigned late last year to focus on personal projects. “Manyowa was selected by the board to replace Charamba who resigned last year because he was overwhelmed…

MASHWEDE Village’s premium dance competition, Dance Off, will digitally hold its finals this Friday which will see the winner getting US$1 000 in cash. Nine groups battled it out in the semi-final on Friday last week and qualifiers for the final will be announced this Wednesday after reconciliation of online votes. Budiriro’s Young Talented Dancers,…