TOP filmmaker Joe Njagu says he is eager to build on his recent success after his latest film, Dilemma, was nominated for Outstanding Screen Production at this year’s National Arts Merit Awards (Namas), to be held this Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre.The film, which Njagu wrote and directed, will compete against Mwana Wangu…
THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) says it has no objection to an audit and is ready to subject its books to scrutiny.This follows months of pressure from disgruntled musicians calling for the organisation to undergo a forensic audit to address concerns over transparency and accountability.“While Zimura has not formally tabled a forensic audit, we…
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso mesmerised revellers in Dzivaresekwa, Harare, on Friday night with a scintillating performance at Padziva Bar.The concert lived up to its billing and exceeded expectations as hundreds of fans thronged the venue to witness the legendary musician in action.From the moment he stepped on stage, Macheso, backed by his Orchestra Mberikwazvo outfit,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ACCESSORY designer Chido Kaseke has been selected to participate in the 2026 Creative DNA x Studio Smithfield programme, an international fashion exchange linking emerging designers from the United Kingdom and Sub-Saharan Africa. Kaseke, founder of PatCh Maokoe Zimbabwe and an alumna of Creative DNA Africa, joins a six-member cohort chosen for the…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Mr and Miss Rural provincial competition is set to make its next stop in Manicaland, with 34 models expected to compete for top honours in Murambinda on February 27. A total of 22 female and 12 male contestants will take part in the provincial contest as the pageant continues its nationwide…
Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE BIBLE Society of Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the scriptures remain accessible and affordable to all Zimbabweans, as it intensifies translation, distribution and literacy programmes nationwide. The interdenominational organisation, established to translate, publish and distribute the bible without doctrinal commentary, has over the years entrenched itself as…
ONCE upon a time, Zimdancehall chanter Lady Squanda wore the industry’s notorious “bad girl” crown with ease.In 2013, she infamously faked her own death as a publicity stunt to promote her song Rufu RwaSquanda, a move that shocked not only her fans but also members of her family.The stunt was followed by further controversy when…
PODCASTING is rapidly reshaping Zimbabwe’s digital media landscape, with even established broadcasters exploring the medium.From gossip and entertainment to politics and fashion, podcasts now cover virtually every facet of local life.One show, however, is taking a decidedly different approach.Dare Remachinda has carved a niche by promoting men’s rights and positive masculinity, deliberately steering clear of…
JAMAICAN-AMERICAN singer Alaine Laughton has been confirmed as the latest international act to perform in Zimbabwe in the first quarter of the year.Laughton’s performance at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on April 4 alongside Jah Prayzah will follow appearances by other American singers, including rapper Rick Ross, and gospel stars Naomi Raine and Todd…
CANADA-BASED duo of Tafadzwa and Amy Matamba — jointly known as Mbira Spirit — will launch their first album in a decade in Harare early next month, promising a rich offering that celebrates the distinctive sound of one of Zimbabwe’s cultural treasures, the mbira.The pair, who have performed largely across North America and Europe, will…
