Life & Arts

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…

THE late broadcaster and actress Cordelia Masalethulini is expected to be laid to rest at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare today.Masalethulini, younger sister to former Miss Malaika, Brita Masalethulini, died last month in Harare under circumstances that are still under investigation.She was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and live-in partner.Her burial had been delayed as…

LEGENDARY urban grooves musicians Rockford “Roki” Josphats and his former wife Pauline “Pau” Gundidza have sparked excitement among fans after hinting at a possible new musical collaboration.The speculation emerged after Pau took to social media to reflect on her last joint project with Roki, the song Shine Like A Star.Roki responded by suggesting that the…

NHAKA Gallery in Harare will showcase the work of more than 40 young and emerging artists at its 2026 Young Artist Exhibition, Fresh Voices, which opens on February 13.The exhibition targets early-career practitioners working across a wide range of artistic disciplines and is held under the theme “Boldness: Cultivating Creativity, Shaping Legacies – Investing in…

LOCAL acts Freeman and Shashl are set for a career-defining moment after being confirmed for the “Hustle and Heritage” concert alongside global music heavyweights Rick Ross and Nigeria’s Omah Lay.Scheduled for February 28 at Harare’s Hippodrome, the concert is shaping up to be one of the biggest musical showcases of the year, blending global stars…

AFTER pulling a bumper crowd last year, Uzumba-born music star Jah Prayzah is set to give fans a good time with another edition of his annual concert— Three Hours of Jah Prayzah— slated for February 13 at the 7Arts Theatre in the capital.The concert, which comes a day before Valentine’s Day, promises to blend music,…

AMONG African countries, Zimbabwe appears to be following a familiar Nigerian path when it comes to conflicts within Collective Management Organisations (CMOs).Disputes between CMOs tend to be most pronounced in jurisdictions where more than one organisation operates within the same category or administers similar rights.In such environments, coexistence is rarely harmonious and, more often than…

SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso drew a bumper crowd at Dhana Leisure Centre in Mutoko on Saturday, continuing his early 2026 tour following his opening performance at Club Manake in Ruwa the previous night.Macheso performed a catalogue of his popular songs, including Charakupa, Shedia, Mundikumbuke, Kuhwereketa and Mude Mude, prompting enthusiastic audience participation as fans sang…

TOP Harare school – Tynwald Primary – has opened a week-long arts exhibition aimed at reinforcing the role of creative subjects within the country’s heritage-based curriculum.Themed “Dreams and Imaginations,” the exhibition to be officially launched on Wednesday, will run from tomorrow to Friday at the school hall and features artworks produced by pupils during the…

AS HE prepares to bid farewell to Zimbabwean stages, Chimurenga music icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo is reflective rather than sentimental, tracing a six-decade journey defined by cultural conviction, resilience and an unshakeable belief in authenticity.Mapfumo, who is set to stage his final Zimbabwe concert in Harare this April, says his enduring global appeal was never…