DOZENS of disgruntled musicians held a caucus meeting in Harare yesterday, calling for a “total overhaul” of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), a move the organisation’s secretariat has dismissed.The meeting, held at the Zimbabwe College of Music, was led by three former Zimura board members — Dereck Mpofu, Joseph Garakara and Gift Amuli —…
AFTER a well-deserved January break, artistes are trading holiday hats for studio gear and mic stands as they return to the stage.Several artistes told the Daily News on Sunday that the break was much-needed, and they are now ready to resume work.“I had a great break, spent quality time with family and recharged. I swapped…
MANY Zimbabweans may be surprised to learn that music legend Thomas Mapfumo is now 81 years old, while fellow musician Hosiah Chipanga is 74, both still physically active and mentally sharp.In an industry where many of their contemporaries passed on at relatively young ages, their longevity raises an intriguing question: what is their secret?.Although Thomas…
FOLLOWING in her father’s footsteps, Natasha Mlalazi — the daughter of gospel star Everton Mlalazi — has been added to the star-studded line-up for this year’s National Arts Merit Awards (Nama).She will share the stage with legendary Urban Grooves artistes Plaxedes Wenyika, Dino Mudondo, Alexio Kawara, Ministers Ellard and Sharon Cherayi, Freeman, Junior Spragga, Runna…
THE launch of the Ndebele Braille Bible on January 30 in Bulawayo marks an important step towards inclusive access to scripture.The project, led by the Bible Society of Zimbabwe (BSZ), aims to ensure that people with visual disabilities can read the Word of God.Our Lifestyle Editor, Vasco Chaya, spoke to BSZ chief executive officer Nyasha…
FOLLOWING his recent tour of neighbouring countries, including South Africa and Zambia, the number of foreign worshippers attending preacher Miracle Paul’s weekly services in Chitungwiza has risen sharply.Speaking recently, Miracle Paul urged Zimbabweans to stop spending large sums of money travelling to East and West Africa in search of spiritual intervention, and instead make use…
AFRO-FUSION singer Andrew Ngwenya aka Andy Muridzo is expected to serenade Sherwood Golf Club patrons tomorrow in Harare.The joint, Sherwood Golf Club, situated in Mabelreign, now serves as Muridzo’s hunting ground and the concert comes at a time many musicians are enjoying their annual break after a hectic festive season.For the Dherira hit maker who…
JOHANE Masowe leader Daniel Matamba, popularly known as Madzibaba Benji, put smiles on the faces of elderly residents in Shamva after donating blankets and food hampers during his birthday celebrations over the weekend.Speaking at the gathering, Madzibaba Benji said he had drawn inspiration from businessman Wicknell Chivhayo, widely regarded as one of the country’s leading…
NEWLY-ELECTED Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board chairperson Alexio Gwenzi, popularly known as Goodchild, says his priority is to improve musicians’ welfare through transparent and efficient corporate governance at the country’s leading royalties collection body.Gwenzi was elected chairperson last week, with First Batani (First Farai) named as his deputy and they are expected to steer…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERMUSICIAN-CUM-POLITICIAN Sandra Ndebele will host a live music show dubbed Denim on Pearls this Saturday at ZITF Hall 2A in the second largest city as part of activities marking her birthday and ongoing music projects.Fresh from turning 44, the Malaika hit-maker—born on January 3—will share the stage with Dladla Mshunqisi from South…
