AS Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in observing women’s month, the Daily News on Sunday will be speaking to women in the entertainment and arts industries to hear their stories; how they are surviving in this economic environment, how they balance their work and social lives. This week we profile erotic dancer Noleen…
WITH the world celebrating women this month, yesteryear musician Clive Malunga, popular for his all-time hit video Nesango, recalls how he used to abuse women in his care. The 60-year-old musician had to cut taking mbanje, alcohol and sex and it has been close to two decades now after realising his shortcomings. “I have repented….
YOUNG songstress Thulani Machisa has a mission; she wants to continue from where the late veteran mbira singer and composer Chiwoniso Maraire left. While that is a tall order, Thulani, who is currently studying music at the Zimbabwe College of Music, is optimistic that she will match the standards set by the late music star. “I…
A new film-making category has been included in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the seventh annual ceremony for which will be held this weekend. The new category is the MultiChoice Talent Factory Award, named in honour of the MultiChoice Africa initiative to enhance film-making talent across Africa through a series of training programmes. Liz…
DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu is determined to release a new album this year after a long hiatus, if developments on the ground are anything to go by. Suluman Chimbetu The singer has since scaled down on live shows, spending his time in the studio perfecting the new project, which has been titled Asante Sana. This…
LOCAL comedians continue to feast on the country’s topical and sensitive issues, the latest being the Covid 19 (corona virus). With the virus causing headaches for governments across the globe, comedians are addressing the issue in humorous ways while at the same time educating people on the virus. Local comedians among them Ray Vines, Bustop…
REPS Theatre this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades since Harare’s premier theatrical venue opened its doors. To mark this milestone, the arts facility will be the screening Jesus Christ Superstar from March 19 to April 4. Reps Theatre was officially opened at a glittering ceremony on January 13, 1960, after which a…
SUNGURA musician Alick Macheso yesterday said he will continue assisting the less privileged like he was helped and is still being helped. He said this at the commissioning of an early childhood development (ECD) block at his former primary school, Enterprise School in Shamva, which has been christened after him. Macheso offered to construct the…
SUNGURA music star Alick Macheso, pictured, will today officially commission an early childhood development (ECD) block at his former school, Enterprise Primary School. Macheso hails from Shamva and it is not only the classroom block that the community will cherish as he will pay school fees for 109 underprivileged pupils at the school. “I was…
ORGANISERS of the Burna Boy gig scheduled for April 17 in the capital have vowed to bring more international musicians to the country despite the current economic challenges. Last year, the hosting company, Kayse Connect, brought in Nigerian music star Patoranking before hosting a number of high profile gigs featuring local acts. “Most promoters are…
