SOUTH Africa-based RnB sensation Portia ‘‘Tia’’ Njazi has exciting news for her loyal fans as she has just completed recording her fourth album. Tia became a household name in 2003, thanks to the popularity of the hit song Boy You Got To Know — a single that sold over 50 000 copies within the first…
VICTORIA Falls-based traditional dance outfit Simunye Arts Ensemble will from this year integrate the disabled in the group. Simunye Arts Ensemble is popular across the world for its enthralling traditional Mbende, Jerusarema, Muchongoyo and Gule waMkulu choreographed dance moves. They are also masters of traditional music that includes the mbira, hosho and African drums which…
UNITED States of America-based musician Lovemore “Majaivana” Tshuma has recounted some of his sad tales including how his music was not appreciated in the country but was embraced elsewhere. Known for shying away from the media and preferring to lead a quiet life since he left the country almost two decades ago, Majaivana shared his…
NEW York-based songstress and fashion designer Ananya Kouds is happy with the response her music is getting locally as it currently tops the local radio charts. Her new single Marble Eyes was this week in top position on the Power FM and Zi FM radio charts. “The support is encouraging and I’m really grateful that…
MAXWELL SIBANDA ALICK Macheso, band leader of Orchestra Mberikwazvo turned 52 on Wednesday and what a milestone for the sungura bassist and singer. Having dropped out of secondary school owing to lack of funds Macheso moved to Harare in 1982, searching for employment. The search for work was frustrating for him and the sungura ace…
YOUTHFUL preacher Sheltons has challenged youths to move out of their cocoons and utilise the Internet during this lockdown period as a way of effectively curbing idleness and unproductivity during the indefinite closing of schools. With uncertainty still hanging over the opening of schools due to the Covid-19 outbreak, school-going children have been forced to…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL singer Mambo Dhuterere, pictured, is going ahead with plans to launch a new studio album in August despite the coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced national lockdown, which has forced many local musicians to withhold their new music. Popular for his Dare Guru album released last year, Mambo Dhuterere said he is going…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw A new awards ceremony dubbed the “OG Hip Hop Awards” will be officially launched on November 30 in Harare. Founded by Iconic Festival director Chap Moreno, the OG Hip-hop Awards will be a rewarding platform for talented hip-hop artists (mainstream and aspiring); also promoting the music, lifestyle, businesses, arts and…
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO businesswoman Paula Sarah, pictured, has ventured into gospel music, beginning a new journey into her music career. The Mberengwa-born 31-year-old says she was inspired by church leader Blessing Chiza, a development that saw her coming up with her debut album titled Call on the name of the Lord. “I used…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw FORMER Miss Deaf Photogenic Africa winner Kuda Mapeture has designed a unique face mask for the deaf community. This comes after government last month made it mandatory for everyone to put on a face mask as the country strives to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19). The deaf…
