Arts and culture
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ZICCO pledges to uplift musicians’ living standards
The recently established Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has pledged to uplift the lives of musicians. This follows the setting up of funeral policy and medical aid schemes for its members across the country. ZICCO CEO, Tafadzwa Masembura, said musicians have long suffered the shame of having to beg from well-wishers to pay for medical…
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Comedian Nigel ‘Nijo’ Maritinyu spreads laughter and inspiration
Writes Shingirai Manyengavana Nigel Maritinyu, also known as Nijo, is a devoted child of God, a loving husband, and a dedicated father. He is a comedian, digital content creator, and entrepreneur who is using his comic talents to bring joy to audiences worldwide. Nijo is set to perform at his All in One Stand Up…
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Release of EP Title Track Video A Response To Public Demand: DroCole
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Hip-hop artiste DroCole – real name Cleopas Lamont Nzerombairi – says the recent release of the video for his latest offering was in response to public demand. Titled Interior Ting, the musical video was officially launched as a follow-up to a track with the same title. The video was unpacked to the…
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Charity Dlodlo back on stage with one hander
Seasoned screen and stage actress Charity Dlodlo returns to Theatre in the Park with her one-off performance of Once An Actress. The one-woman play premiers on March 16, 2024, starting at 6 pm. According to the synopsis, the play is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of gender inequality and violence against women, told through the…
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Revealing the mystery around the flop of Shanyai Events Show
Writes Tsitsi Ndabambi Diaspora-based Promoter Shanyai Events faced an unexpected downfall, leaving audiences bewildered and raising suspicions of sabotage. Despite meticulous organisation, top-tier venues, and a groundbreaking marketing strategy, the turnout for the events fell drastically short of expectations. Shanyai Events had left no stone unturned in ensuring flawless execution, securing prime venues well in…
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Japanese MPJ Group tours Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, represented by the Zimbabwe Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, is facilitating a familiarisation tour of Zimbabwe by 13 members of Millennium Promise Japan (MPJ). This is a Japanese-based Non-profit organization that was formed in April 2008 and is involved in education, food and material assistance, and disaster response to affected countries across the globe. The…
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Victor Kunonga unveils new album as he turns 50
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Zimbabwe-based award-winning Afro-Jazz singer, Victor Kunonga, is set to unveil his new seven-track album titled “Induna” on 1 March 2024 (today) at 1830 hrs at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare. The project is a birthday gift and also a reflection of the artiste’s childhood experiences and journey. Speaking at a press conference…
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Song “It’s the Moment” by Skiezy offers lessons on compassion
OWN CORRESPONDENT Darren’s Hope Factory presents “It’s the Moment” by Skiezy, a song that promotes compassion and encourages people to be patient because time will ultimately reveal the truth. The song emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathy towards others. It reminds us to be kind and considerate in our interactions, as we never truly…
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Zimbabwe Theatre Academy Empowers Artists for Social Change
Writes Shingirai Manyengavana Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Theatre Academy, in collaboration with DOS Exchange Alumni Lonesome Kudzai and Jonathan Walters of Hand2Mouth Theatre, recently organized a practical skills workshop aimed at equipping theatre practitioners with the tools for impactful storytelling, community engagement, project development, and social entrepreneurship. Jonathan Walters, the international programs director of…
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Calling All Short Filmmakers: Showcase Your Creativity at the FAME Shorts Film Festival
OWN CORRESPONDENT Are you a short filmmaker ready to share your creative vision with the world? Look no further than the FAME Shorts Film Festival, where your hard work and talent will take centre stage. This is your chance to be part of an incredible opportunity to showcase your film alongside the most innovative and…
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Artists and Athletes Among Nine New IOM Goodwill Ambassadors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today announces the appointments of nine Goodwill Ambassadors – entertainers, artists, sports figures and other notable people – joining IOM’s inaugural global Ambassador, Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, announced last November. The newly appointed Goodwill Ambassadors will lend their names and dedicate their support to highlight the opportunities presented…
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Fastjet’s “Amazing Zimbabwe” campaign showcases rich endowments, splendour
Fastjet Zimbabwe on Monday, 12 February 2024, announced the launch of their Amazing Zimbabwe marketing campaign, which focuses on promoting the hidden gems of Zimbabwe. “Amazing Zimbabwe” is a celebration and promotion of all things Zimbabwean, encompassing the country’s beauty, vibrant culture and rich heritage. The campaign is centred on four unique pillars synonymous with…
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‘Beautiful Man’ Gets Two NAMA Nominations
Writes Shingirai Manyengavana Harare, Zimbabwe – The Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre is celebrating a momentous achievement as their production ‘Beautiful Man’ was nominated for the prestigious National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) in the categories of Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Directing. The NAMA award ceremony is scheduled for February 24 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre…
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“Sinners Reloaded” to premiere at Theatre in The Park
Zimbabwean theatre audiences starved of good theatre would be pleased to note that a new play “Sinners Reloaded” written by Patrick Chisaya is set to premiere on 20th February 2024 at Theatre in the Park. Directed by veteran Peter Churu and produced by Daves Guzha for Rooftop Promotions, the sequel to “Sinners”, “Sinners Reloaded” will…
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Spaza Shop Indaba: A New Chapter Unfolding Through Rebranding
Spaza Shop Indaba! Wear Your Brand Foundation is thrilled to announce a comprehensive rebranding initiative aimed at enhancing the Spaza shop’s presence and redefining the shopping experience for the township community. With the magnitude of more than 150,000 spaza shops in South Africa at an estimated market size of R178billion. Over the years, Spaza Shops…
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Destruction of UN world Heritage Sites in Gaza an international crime
The state of Palestine is demanding the Israeli occupation state to return all the stolen artifacts from Gaza heritage sites.
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Danai Gurura joins 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023
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Leading Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright, Danai Gurira was yesterday featured in New African magazine’s annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. The list features a diverse…
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Interplay between the church and traditional customs on inheritance
… poor inheritance practices are hindering family unity and ushering bad omens around communities.
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Kadoma-based Artiste 1NO Hails Year 2023’s Successes
This year saw the young musician playing pivotal roles in the fruition of a number of musical projects.
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Is football the new form of colonialism?
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi An average African, just to ask him/her which team they support they are more likely to tell you they support a European football team than a local team. Football has had a significant impact on Africa, both culturally and socially. If African governments do not invest in football, there…
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Mukoko Wenduri adopted as ZIMSEC Literature set book
Writes Chimeno Azriel Twenty-four Zimbabwean authors are on cloud nine after their anthology book, Mukoko Wenduri has been adopted as the country’s Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) Literature set book. People are often well versed with action books, remodelled and remade books for global appeal, but these Zimbabwean authors, some based abroad, gathered their poems…
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Yeukai Washe: Rising Gospel Diva In Eternal Prayer For Homeland
Writes Wellington Zimbowa Almost 10 000 kilometers away from her homeland after migrating to the United Kingdom at the turn of the millennium, Yeukai Mhandire, remains in contact with her folks in prayer and song. Her songs are mainly in Shona, her mother’s language as they touch on different faith-based and social issues salient in…
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Joint book launch by Susan Tembo and Ophar Bizabani demonstrates women’s writing prowess
Writes Chimeno Azriel Two upcoming Kadoma-based female authors are set to launch their debut books in Kadoma this weekend in what will be the first-ever double book launch to be held in the mining town. The double book launch is expected to take place on the 9th of December 2023 at St Aidian’s Methodist church…
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“Rhythms of Southern Africa”: A Musical Journey UK Tour Culminates in a Resounding Success
The grand finale of the “Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey” UK tour took place at the illustrious Peterborough New Theatre on November 25th, captivating audiences with a stellar performance. This musical odyssey began its spectacular run in Cambridge on November 4th, setting the stage on fire, and continued its crescendo through a mesmerizing…
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DroCole says latest offering inspired by life’s ills
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Hip-hop’s rising star, DroCole – real name Cleopas Lamont Nzerombairi – says his latest EP was inspired by the pain and misfortunes he had gone through at some point in his life. Titled Interior Ting, the 5-track compilation is the 27-year-old musician’s second offering. The EP was officially unpacked to the public…
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Author Precious Haparimwi launches book “Sentiments of the Brave”
Gifted author, Precious Haparimwi launches her book “Sentiments of the Brave” tomorrow 2 December 2023 at the Members Club housed at the popular events venue, Jamtree, in Mt Pleasant, Harare starting at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The theme for the book launch is “Celebrating life through literary appreciation.” There will be a raffle draw…
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Tribute to Robert Malcolm Kavanagh Mshengu
Writes Peter Churu On 27 November 2023, Robert Malcolm Kavanagh Mshengu celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary surrounded by those close and dear to him. The celebrations were in Marirangwe in the heart of Mhondoro. The sun shone brightest and hottest but there was going to be a party there. His bride was dashing in a…
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Kwenda Form 1 Student Juggles Music and School
Own Correspondent A Form 1 student at Kwenda Mission has spoken about how he is doing studies and music simultaneously, a feat which he says is attainable. Speaking to this publication, Anotidaishe Mupambirei, whose stage name is Hoodkid, said he started his professional career last year when he was in Grade 7. “I started recording…
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LitFest showcases the Power of Words as it celebrates 10th Anniversary
The LitFest International Literature Festival is back! The festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with the main festival activities in Harare from November 29th to December 2nd, 2023, followed by outreach workshops and performances in Gweru on 4 December, and Bulawayo on 6 December. In commemoration of 10 years of LitFest, all the activities…
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Africa Fargo Sings ‘Africaness’
Own Correspondent A 26-year-old upcoming Afropop and hip-hop artiste has been making waves with his unique style of celebrating the African culture through his music. Born Kumbirai Alexio Jenami, ‘The African Fargo’ burst into the musical scene in 2013, and ever since he has been making a name for himself by using indigenous languages. “I…
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Takura’s Katundu Katurikwa passes clean environment message to the future
Writes Tinashe Muchuri Tawanda Takura’s A Gathering: Katundu Katurikwa solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe that premiered on the 5th of October passes the clean environment message to the future. The title of the exhibition is a combination of two Shona words, which are katundu for luggage, baggage, or burden and katurikwa referring…
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Theatre in the Park to host Steve Makoni’s Handiende Tour
Theatre in the Park will host Steve Makoni this November as part of the Handiende In Concert Tour 2023 which began in January in Mutare. The concert comes at no better time than coinciding with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence as the title Handiende speaks to all genders against exploitation. Also, to…
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Women Writers Support Network membership growing in leaps and bounds
A local women’s organization, Women Writers Support Network (WWSN), is spreading its wings across the continent as it continues to grow from strength to strength. The trust establishment employs writing as a pivotal tool in psychotherapy. A brainchild of Sympathy Mangwenya Sibanda, the organization officially came into existence in September 2021. ln Zimbabwe, WWSN currently…
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Calvinmadeit Releases New Song “I Need You”
Own Correspondent I Need You, a New Calvinmadeit Song featuring Yoshin and Michael K., Is an Inspiration for Young People Music producer and engineer Patrick Calvin Gwidiba aka Calvinmadeit has released an inspirational song titled “I Need You” which features Yoshin and Micheal K which is the lead song of his forthcoming album SAVED FROM…
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Stacy Macheso to release her first album
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa Daughter to the sungura maestro Alick Macheso, Stacy Tendai Macheso, said she is ready to release her very first album titled Bitter Sweet on a date to be announced. This comes at a time when the young songstress had released tracks like Ingozi and Amai, a track that she dedicated to all…
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Freeman gives the Trophy to women in abusive marriages
By Lloyd Rabaya In a world where Gender Based Violence (GBV) seems insurmountable, Freeman HKD’s willpower to fight the cancer is an exertion that cannot be overlooked. In Zimbabwean society, when women are being abused by their partners, they are told to endure no matter how bad the abuse is, especially when they have children…
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DJ Clash 2023 connecting audiences to musical beats
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa All is set for the annual Carling Black Label DJ Clash for this year, the event organisers Delta Beverages have said. This follows the success of the just-ended Castle Braai festival which resulted in a massive turnout by the music revellers. In a statement issued by Delta, this competition is aimed at…
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Munyaradzi Primary School ready for top honours in Jikinya Dance Festival finals
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma-based rraditional dance group, Munyaradzi Primary School, is ready for the top prize when they battle with nine other Provincial teams for the 2023 Jikinya Dance festival finals set to be held in Bindura during the first week of November. Munyaradzi Primary School is representing Mashonaland West during the finals and is…
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Paradzai Mesi and Gift ‘Case’ Amuli descend on Kadoma, Chegutu
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Two of the most sought-after sungura acts, affable Paradzai Mesi and Gift ‘Case’ Amuli are conniving to mesmerise fans in Kadoma and Chegutu as they play in a marathon show that has become a musical culture. Jimayi Muduvuri of MacSherp Holdings puts together shows every week to satisfy the musical appetite of…
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Musicable Project ends on a high note
The Musicable project by arts and culture organisation POVO Afrika Trust, which started in June 2023, recently came to a successful close, with multiple highlights and successful outcomes. The project, supported by the Music in Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Goethe Institute, saw the mentorship of three women artists with disabilities, Jacqueline Mpofu, Chipo…
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Freddie Gwala, Jeys Marabini to Headline “Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey” UK November Tour
From 4 November 2023 renowned legendary artists Freddie Gwala, and Jeys Marabini who have been players in the arts industry for over 30 years will be meeting in the UK for the historic tour themed Headline “Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey” hosted by Shanyai Events. The two Southern Africa-based stars, Freddie Gwala who…
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Gwevedzi return to Theatre in the Park this Friday
Staff Writer The afro-acoustic group, Gwevedzi, will this Friday return to Theatre in the Park starting at 7:30 pm. Still riding high with their latest third album titled One which features several plug tracks including — Angelina — are expected to serenade their fans nonstop. The two-hour performance starts at 7 pm and tickets are…
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Mutambi, Farai date Chegutu, Kadoma fans
Arts Correspondent Kadoma and Chegutu fans are in for another sungura fete as Simon Mutambi and First Farai descend on their environs this weekend at MacSherp Shopping Complex and Mesina Bar in juggling order. The trio plays at MacSherp Complex Friday night, takes their act to Mesina Bar on Saturday, and is back in Kadoma…
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Jongwe Corner hosts Nkosazana Daughter
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Jongwe Corner this weekend dishes a successive double on Saturday and Sunday as it plays host to one of South Africa’s sweetest voices, Nkosazana Kimberly Nzama trending as Nkosazana Daughter. On Saturday Nkosazana ignites Harare and on Sunday brings the curtain down on her double performance in Chinhoyi. Silent Killer provides cover…
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Kadoma’s Odyssey comes of age
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Odyssey Entertainment (OE) has worked its way into the hearts of music lovers and enthusiasts alike, with their latter-day hosting of massive gigs headlined by international acts. Last weekend’s Kadoma Music Festival which featured what can be termed ‘The Big Five’ from both sides of the Limpopo added another stripe on their…