SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MUSICIANS Nisha Ts, Nyasha David and Hulengende will join Zimdancehall star Freeman at the upcoming HKD Festival in Cape Town, South Africa (SA), as the event stages its first international edition. The Cape Town event marks a major step in the expansion of the HKD Festival brand and will be one of…
AMASSING more than a million followers on social media — particularly within a local market — is no small achievement.For many creators, it is a summit reached only after years of persistence, creative labour and relentless self-promotion.A handful of local celebrities have recently joined this elite club after long careers in entertainment, while countless others…
LIFESTYLE WRITER EMERGING visual artist Salma Sibanda is set to stage his inaugural solo exhibition, “A Spectrum of Thoughts”, at the National…
SOUTH African Amapiano star Lee McKrazy is set to return to Zimbabwe, where he will share the stage with rising star Atenda Chinx and chart-topping hit-maker King 98 on February 21 at Queen of Hearts in Harare.For Atenda Chinx, daughter of the late veteran musician Chinx ‘‘Cde Chinx’’ Chingaira, the performance marks another significant milestone…
THE curtains fall tonight on the critically acclaimed solo theatrical production Muchazondida at Theatre in the Park in Harare.The production directed by Eunice Tava, which opened yesterday, has already left audiences with a lasting impression through its poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by visually impaired individuals in Zimbabwe.The one-woman play stars Edith Masango, whose…
SUNGURA musician Simon Mutambi is currently riding high on the music charts, confidently referring to himself as “the man of the moment.”To a certain extent, that claim is justified.His music largely explores the complexities of love and relationships, resonating with many listeners.However, in his song Tariro, Mutambi goes a step further assuming the role of…
DENDERA Kings frontman Sulumani Chimbetu, popularly known as Sulu, is set to light up the stage tonight at Globe Trotter along Old Mazowe Road in Harare, as he continues a weekend of performances celebrating the enduring appeal of the genre.The veteran musician will return tomorrow for the “Kaziwai Pafio: Chimurenga Meets Dendera” show, where he…
NEWLY-ESTABLISHED heritage-focused organisation, Dzimbahwe Institute of Heritage and Culture, has hit the ground running with the launch of a DNA tracing programme aimed at reconnecting “lost” individuals with their ancestral roots.The initiative comes at a time of growing interest among people seeking to understand their lineage.“This programme was inspired by a surge in requests from…
SEASONED urban grooves musician Trevor Dongo is hoping to reclaim lost ground as he prepares to launch a new album next month, following the underwhelming reception of his previous project.Ahead of the official release, Dongo will drop the lead single from the forthcoming album on February 14, deliberately timing it to coincide with Valentine’s Day…
Dozens of mourners yesterday gathered at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare for the burial of broadcaster and actress Cordelia Masalethulini.Masalethulini, the younger sister of former Miss Malaika Brita Masalethulini, was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and live-in partner last month.She was in her 40s. Ongoing investigations to establish the exact cause of her death resulted…
