LETWIN Chindanya was crowned winner of the inaugural fashion contest hosted by New Revelations Ministries, led by Miracle Paul, at the Unit L Community Hall in Chitungwiza yesterday. The event, held to celebrate African identity and heritage, saw Chindanya walk away with a US$300 cash prize, courtesy of the church leader. Midline Tsvakwi-Chingura and Tatenda…
ASHLEY MOYO IMVIMBI Arts emerged victorious at the Matabeleland North edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival, impressing adjudicators with a captivating performance of the Umzansi dance. The group walked away with the top prize of US$2 500 and earned the honour of representing the province at the national finals of the prestigious cultural…
THE 2025 edition of the Bulawayo Arts Festival (BAF) officially got under way yesterday with the launch of BAF Extra — a new addition to the programme that promises a broader and more inclusive celebration of the city’s rich artistic heritage. This year’s festival coincides with Bulawayo Day on June 1, which commemorates the city’s…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS VETERAN sungura musician Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele is set to embark on a nationwide and regional tour to promote his latest album, Atove Mazambuko. The tour kicks off tonight at Amaveni Night Club in Kwekwe, with subsequent performances scheduled for Gweru, Bulawayo, Zvishavane, and international stops, including South Africa. “I am thrilled to share…
HOLLYWOOD-BASED Zimbabwean actress Sibongile “Sibo” Mlambo will make a guest appearance at the European Film Festival Zimbabwe set to run at Mbare Art Space in Harare from May 30 to June 1. Mlambo, who has starred in internationally-acclaimed movies such as Honey, Message from the King and The last Face, has promised to use the…
ORCHESTRA Dendera Kings frontman, Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu, recently turned 43, will perform in South Africa tomorrow as part of his birthday celebrations. Tonight, he will be performing at Newtown Music Factory in Johannesburg followed by another concert at Amix Lounge in Kempton on Saturday and lastly he will be at Propaganda in Pretoria on Sunday….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL power couple Charles and Olivia Charamba have reaffirmed their status as torchbearers of local gospel music by dropping two albums over the past two days The latest albums – ‘Farai Nevanofara’ and ‘Chemai Nevanochema’– were released as part of their celebrations of reaching three decades in the music industry. “The…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE country’s finest sons and daughters will be honoured next month for their enduring works and legacy at…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE “Ta ta ta” hit-maker Nyasha David has released a four-track hip-hop extended play (EP) titled Gweta Rine Gwenya, featuring an impressive line-up of artistes including Voltz JT, Michael Magz, Kae Chaps, Takura, Hilzy, and Runna Rulez, among others. Also known as “The Advocate of Love”, Nyasha David described the…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AS part of the ongoing celebration of African heritage, local visual artist Crispen Matekenya has turned his creative lens towards lobola — a time-honoured custom that reinforces marital bonds and strengthens family ties. In his latest collection, Matekenya presents works such as Mafukidza Dumbu, Makandinzwanani, and Damage, among others. “In my…
