Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw Following the release of his recent track title Usamira, the Shurugwi born star said he has several more singles lined up as he is finding his way in terms of how best to ensure that his audience is aware of his releases. Usamira was officially made available online on May 15 and…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER CHEGUTU gospel musician Isaac Muchaita has described the current national lockdown as God’s way of punishing false prophets in the country. Muchaita, who is also a preacher, said the gospel had until recently been under threat from false teachings by fake teachers who were fleecing people of their money. Zimbabwe has…
A live online streaming event called the Zim-UK lockdown Sesh will be taking place at Nakira in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 6 to 10pm (UK time) on May 30. Headlining the event will be trending acts in the UK led by Lamont Chitepo. These will take turns in various Dj slots by King Alfred, Dj…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw DIGITAL platforms allow for wider participation of artists and provide a platform for networking, Arts and Culture minister Kirsty Coventry, pictured, has said. Marking the official launch of Culture Week which commenced yesterday, Coventry said this year’s activity provides an opportunity for wider participation of communities through online interaction and…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw URBAN grooves musician Enock “Nox” Guni, pictured, has commenced online lockdown acoustic performances while being supported by his brother Tyfah Guni and their friends. Last week, their online show had nearly 30 000 views and their next show will be hosted today. In an interview with the Daily News he…
Tinashe Sibanda LIFESTYLE WRITER sibandat@dailynews.co.zw THE global coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lockdowns have forced multi-genre MC Swithun Tinaapi Mapiye to defer some of his international projects. The musical genius was meant to commence tours in various cities across South Africa before eventually heading to overseas countries that include Trinidad, Jamaica, the United Kingdom and the United…
THE Iconic Festival organisers have introduced online shows, hip-hop cyphers and live freestyle sessions during the lockdown period. The Iconic Festival, in partnership with Jibilika Arts, was formed in April with a successful debut event that took place in Harare. In an interview with the Daily News, Iconic Festival director Chap Moreno said: “In terms…
A NEW live music streaming platform called BeApp has teamed up with Coca-Cola to launch Coke Studio Sessions, an exclusive collaboration featuring a diverse line-up of musical performances for fans to enjoy over 60 consecutive days. Live performances from more than 100 artistes across the globe, including Katy Perry, Anitta, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha, Miguel,…
Musicians, among them Jah Prayzah, Suluman Chimbetu and Alick Macheso who were used to playing with the backing of a full band were challenged to showcase their solo skills; and they didn’t disappoint at the time. And this year, “thanks” to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, these musicians were forced to isolate and perform solo acts…
HARARE-BASED craft maker Rumbidzai Lona Mandizha, 40, believes more could be done to promote handcrafts. Based in Tynwald North suburb in Harare, Mandizha grew up loving the art of handcraft and she has managed to nurture it to be her artistic profession and inspiration. “I grew up with love for handmade craftwork since my early…
