Life & Arts

NEWLY established Reprographic Rights Organisation of Zimbabwe (RROZ) has begun issuing licences in line with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act [Chapter 26:05], in a concerted effort to reward right holders in the country’s book industry. Anthony Rimau, chief executive of RROZ, said piracy and unauthorised photocopying have long deprived authors and publishers of their…

By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER JAH Prayzah’s Ndini Mukudzeyi album launch, held on Saturday at Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare, proved to be a resounding success, attracting a bumper crowd of enthusiastic fans. The event, which was graced by veteran broadcaster Mai Chisamba, saw the towering multi-award-winning artiste supported by a stellar line-up of…

ASHLEY MOYO OVER 200 creatives recently received free reading glasses at a community wellness event organised by the Shepherds Foundation Trust at the National Art Gallery in Harare. The event, held in partnership with Msasa Park Private Limited, Mumba Creations, BTC Law Chambers and Morris Rock Resources, is the first in a series of planned…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER OVER the weekend music enthusiasts gathered at Sherwood Golf Club in the capital to witness an unforgettable night of Sulumani Chimbetu showcasing his latest album, Tsapo. The event was a testament to Chimbetu’s dedication to his craft leaving the crowd spellbound. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing turnout and…

LEGENDARY reggae music outfit Transit Crew will headline the 44th edition of the Bob Marley celebrations to be held at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare on May 10. The commemorations to celebrate the iconic Marley, who died on May 11, 1981, will also feature Dino Mudondo, Mannex Motsi, Jah Light and Jeffari. Reggae Brunch Zw,…

IT IS often said that one should never forget his roots — a view perfectly encapsulated by award-winning gospel artiste Everton Mlalazi, who has put together an Africa Day homecoming Festival to be held in Bulawayo’s ZITF Hall 3. Fittingly called The Ekhaya Gospel Festival, the event, slated for May 25 to coincide with Africa…

THE forthcoming Hurungwe Arts Festival, to be held in Karoi, will feature international stars in the form of Jindi from Dubai, Jean Gardy and Carine Au Micro from Canada among others. Themed Heritage for the Future: Harnessing Intangible Cultural Heritage for Climate Action, now in its ninth running, will be held from July 25 to…

THIS week, the Daily News Southern Editor Jeffrey Muvundusi set for an interview with versatile author and motivational speaker Believe Guta. Below are the excerpts of the interview. Q: Briefly tell our readers who Believe Guta is? A: I am a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, legal strategist, motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. Though I wasn’t born…

ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS FRESH from his “Welcome Back from the United Kingdom” tour, sungura maestro Alick Macheso is set to bring his bass-playing prowess to Bulawayo tonight. Dubbed the “Alick Macheso Live Show”, the performance — scheduled for the Palace Hotel — will see the renowned “Baba Shero” share the stage with the popular Insimbi Zezhwane….

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw WITH just hours to go before the launch of Jah Prayzah’s muchanticipated self-titled album, fans are eagerly speculating about what the award-winning musician has in store, following the success of his 2023 double albums. Expectations are, understandably, sky-high. As a prelude to the launch, the Uzumba-born star released a faith-inspired track…