Life & Arts

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw RISING artist Kevin Maponga will present his debut solo exhibition at Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo on July 18. The one-day exhibition, dubbed ‘Beauty in Brokenness,’ will address the process of dealing with pain. “Beauty in Brokenness is about alchemy, transforming pain into power and suffering into strength through the…

SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SCORES of established and upcoming dancers are set to take part in the highly-anticipated Winter Dance Festival to be hosted by City Sports Bar tonight. The roster includes Apama Styles, Wasu Dacoda, Thandie and Dynamites, Crazy Crowd Pullers, Unique Queens, Guardians Queens, Revolution Dancers, Gaffa Queens, Asante Mo (Bulawayo), Cyber Kings…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw SEVENTEEN years after it was first recorded, legendary poet Chirikure Chirikure is set to release Chimanimani — a longawaited collaborative album with the late mbira star Chiwoniso Maraire. The album will be officially launched on Saturday at Theatre in the Park, located in Harare Gardens and the event promises…

Progress Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw REFUGEES residing at Tongogara Refugee Settlement in Chipinge took to the stage to perform traditional dances as part of this year’s World Refugee Day commemorations. Observed annually on June 20, the day brought together communities from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Rwanda, Mozambique and Burundi, who entertained and educated…

Emmanuel Marambe marambee@dailynews.co.zw ST Georges College and Christian Brothers College were crowned champions at the CBZ Schools Debate Championships which were held at Harare’s Dominican Convent over the weekend. St Georges, which comprised Rudo Katesi, Christian Nhika and Tinotenda Sapoti, emerged winners in the seniors’ category ahead of Oriel Boys High and Dominican Convent Bulawayo,…

AFRO-POP star Shashl marked a significant milestone in her musical journey with a spellbinding album launch at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare. The sold-out event, held over the weekend, saw Shashl successfully unveiling her latest project, The First Quarter, a deeply personal collection that reflects her growth both as an artiste and individual….

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE Bridal Expo is set to return for its fifth edition this Saturday at the Golden Confer Events and Conference Centre in Harare. Founder and CEO Yvonne Kabasa said the event has grown significantly since its inception, with improvements in exhibitor diversity, audience engagement and digital features. “We have listened to…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER GREAN Stars Dance Troupe claimed top honours at the Harare provincial finals of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival after impressing judges with a spirited performance of the Chinyambera dance. Held at Hurudza Bar in Mabvuku over the weekend, the competition saw Grean Stars walk away with the US$2 500 grand…

Ashley Moyo AFTER successfully hosting the Mashonaland East edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival, Dhana Family Leisure Centre is looking forward to host more high-profile events. Nestled just 2km from the bustling Mutoko-Harare highway, the venue has rapidly established itself as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and entertainment in the region. “We…

FILLING her late father Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s boots is an onerous task for Selmor but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Internationally-acclaimed Tuku died on January 23, 2019 leaving Selmor and his other children with the duty to carry on his legacy. Though she concedes that being the legendary Tuku’s daughter comes with a…