Entertainment
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King Kaka’s Song Promotes Positive Masculinity, Mental Health, and HIV Awareness
Renowned Kenyan artist King Kaka is thrilled to release his latest song, “BESHTE YANGU”, coinciding with the significant occasion of World Population Day. Developed in collaboration with UNESCO, the song delivers a powerful message on Positive Masculinity, Mental Health, and HIV Awareness. The highly anticipated launch took place at the University of Nairobi, bringing together…
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Deadline draws close for MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy
Aspiring Zimbabwean filmmakers have just a few days until the deadline closes for entries to the next MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy study year. The MTF Academy is a regional study facility in which young people hoping to become filmmakers can boost their chances of careers in film-making. It has been operational since 2019 and has…
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‘Garbage Boy & Trash Can’ cartoon network to premiere in Africa
Get ready for a fantastic adventure with the hilarious and action-packed Garbage Boy and Trash Can premiering on Cartoon Network Africa on Monday, 17 July @ 16:45. He’s a superhero with no actual superpowers, and his sidekick is a trash can, but that’s not going to stop young Tobi from using absolutely anything he finds to…
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Ben Arinoti to represent Mashonaland West in Chibuku neShamwari Festival
Writes Chimeno Azriel Muriel Mine-based Ben Arinoti won the ticket to represent Mashonaland West during the Provincial Chibuku neShamwari Festival held at Gatsi Beer Garden in Chegutu last Saturday. Nine traditional groups showcased their talents in fighting for the sole ticket to represent the province and the 13-member ensemble, Muriel Mine-based group put up a…
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Mathias Mhere-inspired artiste set to release ‘Bye Bye Nhamo’
Own Correspondent A Bikita-born gospel musician who credits his musical career to the influence of fellow artiste Mathias Mhere is set to release an album next week. Titled Bye Bye Nhamo, the 5-track album will be launched on 8 July in the capital. Speaking to this publication, Sir Forichi born Darlington Forichi said the album…
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Gospel artiste salutes Bishop Mabhiza
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa A rising gospel artiste, Joseph Tivafire, enchanted the St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World congregants in Gokwe on Sunday with a song dedicated to their leader. The song titled Tipe Nzira by the budding gospel musician kept the over 2 000 congregants on their toes. The catchy lyrics showed the…
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Divine Musonza excels in Cambridge Award for IGCSE Computer Science
Although many young people are obsessed with social media and spend a great deal of time comparing themselves to others they read about, this is not the case for Divine Musonza of Harare. The 16-year-old student feels that instead of wasting time in this manner she gains greater value from focusing on her home life,…
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Uncover The Legacy Of A South African Legend In Shaka iLembe
You may recognise the name Shaka Zulu from history books or Zulu folklore about one of the most famous and powerful African kings. But recently, there has been buzz about a new show on DStv that tells the story of this infamous man with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood. This is more…
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MultiChoice adds NRTV to the DSTv platform
MultiChoice is set to launch another Zimbabwean television channel onto the DStv platform, bringing the number of local stations available to DStv viewers to five. NRTV will be launched on DStv’s channel 288 on Tuesday, June 20, adding a further dimension to the range of Zimbabwean content being showcased on the DStv packages. The station…
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DStv Launches Exciting Dance Challenge
Explora Decoders and Premium Subscriptions To Be Won The spirit of giving from Africa’s most loved storyteller continues with the DStv Tambira Africa Dance Challenge. The competition will see lucky winners walk away with an Explora decoder or a DStv premium subscription. The promotion dovetails neatly from the delightful Africa Month celebrations to gearing up for…
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“Yes I Have HIV Zimbabwe” launches on DStv’s Honey TV
Focused on people living with HIV, a new television series on DStv will provide insight into the challenges and success faced by these people on a daily basis. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the series, called Yes I Have HIV Zimbabwe, will launch on Sunday, June 4 on DStv’s…
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Local Rhumba artist promises fireworks
Writes Lorraine Muwuya Le Superstar, Mapanga, Zimbabwe’s local king of rhumba is set to release thrilling four singles that will leave local rhumba lovers in a frenzy. The rhumba maestro is working flat out in the studio as we speak. Three singles will be released and a mouth-watering collaboration will rope in Lady Storm, Juntal…
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Kadoma-based gospel musician Minister Leon Nyamvura launches album
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma’s finest gospel musician, Minister Leon Nyamvura, is set to launch his debut album on the 17th of June 2023. The launch will mark his journey in gospel music and will also add a colourful feather to his career as a musician at Anglican Church Hall in Kadoma. Titled “Trust In The…
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‘How is the Weather?’ play interrogates climate change through theatre
Theatre in the Park will on Wednesday this week host an international climate change-focused theatre play titled ‘How is the Weather?’ played by the popular Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (IYASA) and German’s Theatre Strahl. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Mr. Daves Guzha, the Director of Theatre in the Park promised audiences exhilarating entertainment through…
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Shantel Sithole on 10-track offering
By Marlvin Ngiza The queen of Kanindo music, Shantel Sithole is set to ignite the entertainment fraternity with a ten-track offering titled hard talk which she described as a new taste that has never been experienced before. Speaking ahead of the official launch of the album on 22 June, Sithole said that everything was in…
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Selmor Mtukudzi and Tendai Manatsa celebrate 16th marriage anniversary
The month of May marks a joyful moment for the lovebirds Tendai Manatsa and Selmor Mutukudzi as they turn 16 years into a happy and strong marriage. Taking to his social wall today, writing a congratulatory message to his wife while celebrating the anniversary, Tendai Manatsa described his wife Selmor as a supportive and loving…
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Harare Film Society, MultiChoice Zimbabwe give viewers a thrilling King Charles III coronation
The ceremonial coronation of King Charles III on May 6 was an event enjoyed by vast numbers of viewers across the world, eager to witness history in the making. The Harare Film Society held a live screening for members and for the public, with the support of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, which enabled viewing with a live…
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A destiny worth fighting for: Shaka Ilembe to launch in June
The wait is over. DStv customers can look forward to the much anticipated prime-time drama series SHAKA iLEMBE which will launch on Sunday, 18 June at 20:00 CAT. SHAKA iLEMBE represents the best of African storytelling. It was created for a local market, but it is also, most certainly, a global television property. This is an epic…
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Craig Zonke ropes in Mozambican artiste Valdy Bello on ‘Holy Mountain’ album
By Own Correspondent Rising Gospel hip-hop artiste Craig Zonke has collaborated with a Mozambican musician, Valdy Bello, on a song, Yahweh, which is featured on his album, Holy Mountain. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, the Pasi NeGuka hitmaker said he hooked up with Valdy on the internet after he held an explosive show…
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Nada PaChiputukezi Launch: A Memorable Night of Pomp and Fanfare
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The long-awaited Nada PaChiputukezi album by contemporary gospel musician Mambo Dhuterere, born Darlington Mutseta, was launched yesterday amid pomp and fanfare. The event was graced by notable guests including Baba naMai Charamba, flamboyant businessman Phillip Chiyangwa, late Oliver Mtukudzi’s wife, Daisy, deputy minister of youth, sports, and Arts, Tinomuda Machakaire, and St…
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Nedbank Cup coming to DStv Access Customers on SuperSport
SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to riveting football action with the upcoming Nedbank Cup semi-finals starting in May. This season’s Nedbank Cup has been no different to those held in the past although there is something richly familiar about the first semi-final hitting subscriber screens next weekend. It comes in the form of the ageless…
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ZIMURA faces arrest for fraud
By Own Correspondent A disgruntled Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) board member Phillip Chipfumbu with the support of other members of the beleaguered association has filed a fraud case against the Albert Nyathi-chaired organisation. The ‘theft/abuse of association funds’ case was filed yesterday at Harare Central Police Station under IR 042092. Those implicated include ZIMURA…
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Sekuru Banda secures plot to aid struggling singer Paradzai Mesi
Popular traditional healer and philanthropist Sekuru Banda has followed up on his earlier support to Paradzai Mesi after securing a three-hectare plot for the troubled musician. Paradzai Mesi dominated news headlines following his arrest on charges of unlawful entry and stealing from a grocery shop in Concession. While his story attracted so much ridicule from…
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Sekuru Banda comes to rescue of Paradzai Mesi
Popular traditional healer, Sekuru Banda has come to the rescue of musician Paradzai Mesi who had reportedly fallen on hard times and resorted to drug abuse. Mesi hogged the limelight when videos of him being accused by fellow farm workers of being caught in the act of stealing groceries from a tuckshop in Concession were…
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Master Shekkor shines on the music scene
Afro house legend in the making — Panashe Chamboko, known by his stage Master Shekkor — a South African-based musician originating from Zimbabwe is sending shockwaves in entertainment circles. Master Shekkor was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, but later relocated to Namibia where he discovered his love for House Music. He then returned to Zimbabwe in…
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Jeys Marabini to perform in Harare this week
Rooftop Promotions will be hosting Bulawayo-based music giant Jeys Marabini at Theatre in the Park this Friday the 28th of April 2023. The concert will start at 7:30 PM till late and admission is $10. Bookings can be done at Theatre in the Park offices located at the corner of Herbert Chitepo and Leopold Takawira…
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M-Net offers Love & Death with Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons
Get ready for an explosive new crime series. Based on a real-life trial, Love & Death, HBO Max’s latest title, premieres on M-Net, Express from the US. The chilling seven-episode limited series will premiere on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) Express from the US with the first three episodes on Friday, 28 April at 03:00. Thereafter, the episodes will be…
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Afrotonic Sound unpacks debut epic EP
By Ronnie Chisamba Afrotonic Sound Music, a fast-growing music production entity housed in the capital, released its epic debut EP on Wednesday night last week on YouTube and other social media platforms. Titled Afrotonic Sound Volume One, the new offering is comprised of 7 tracks. Produced by Good Kid, the EP features veteran reggae artiste…
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CKay to Headline Vic Falls Carnival 2023
The Vic Falls Carnival has announced that Nigerian singer-songwriter, CKay, will be headlining the 2023 Vic Falls Carnival Main Stage at Elephant Hills Resort, Zimbabwe which takes place from Friday 28th April to Sunday 30th April 2023. CKay, also known as ‘Africa’s Boyfriend’, is the rising star in the ever-burgeoning Afrobeats scene, spearheading a self-coined…
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Jah Prayzah to set Victoria Falls Carnival alight
Jah Prayzah, the Zimbabwean contemporary music sensation, will make his debut at the Victoria Falls Carnival where fans can expect nothing short of fireworks. The hugely popular singer will be among the crème dela creme at the three-day festival now in its 11th edition. And Jah Prayzah, himself an absolute hit among Zimbabwean music fans,…
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Maizon Holds Show to Honour Women
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa An AfroJazz musician and gender activist, Maizon Tazvitya will this Saturday host a show to celebrate women and urge gender equality. The Dzivarasekwa-born artiste famed for the hit song, Majurumbwe will serenade revelers at FnG Restaurants at Showgrounds. He will be ably supported by songbird Pauline Gundidza. Speaking to this publication, Maizon…
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Zimbabwe ready for Victoria Falls Carnival
Zimbabwe is getting ready to host the Victoria Falls Carnival, which returns this year this month. The organisers of the event said last year’s edition brought in over four thousand visitors to the destination. Bongani Ngwenya said his team is excited about the prospects of this year’s edition from a business creation perspective to the…
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Khosi crowned the winner of Big Brother Titans
It was a successful end to one of the biggest events ever held on the continent Celebrating in style, Khosi was presented with the US$100,000 grand prize and loudly cheered on by the vibrant studio audience, marking the end of an unforgettable first edition of Big Brother Titans. The highly anticipated, border-breaking #BBTitans was a fusion of Big Brother…
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Budding Kadoma Gospel Artiste Releases Debut Video
By Ronnie Chisamba An upcoming gospel musician from the gold-mining city of Kadoma recently unpacked his debut music video on YouTube and other social media platforms. Nyasha Makavani (26) marked his entry into the gospel music arena when he released Ngatimukudzei Mwari – literally translated means let us praise The Lord – on the 23rd…
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MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Louisa Kajama owes success to parents
Learning from their parents’ work experiences is often a valuable means by which people can shape and enhance their own working lives. This is the belief and experience of Louisa Kajama, a customer services representative in MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s customer value management department, whose role focuses on customer retention through educating and informing customers about the DStv products and services on offer and assisting them to have the best possible viewing experiences.…
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M-Net Movies Action HQ pop-up channel on DStv features Hollywood heavyweights
From 17 March, viewers can enjoy big names such as Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise and Dwayne Johnson on a channel geared at action lovers High-octane Hollywood blockbusters will be reporting for duty at the new headquarters on 17 March 2023. For 17 days, top action stars will take the lead on M-Net Movies Action HQ,…
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Africa Magic Announces 9th Edition Of The AMVCAs, Calls For Entries
Following the eight-day extravagant eighth edition in 2022, the organisers of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, MultiChoice Nigeria and Africa Magic, are ready to roll out the red carpets for another year of recognising the best Nollywood talent. MultiChoice Nigeria and Africa Magic call all African filmmakers to submit their movies and films publicly exhibited…
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M-Net shows Neo-Western Drama Series Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner
The world-renowned Neo-Western drama series Yellowstone is coming to M-Net, a South African first for the Paramount Network drama. Starring multi-award-winning screen legend Kevin Costner (The Bodyguard, Dances with Wolves), the show will broadcast on M-Net DStv Channel 102 from 2 March. Set in modern-day Montana, USA, Yellowstone is a riveting, gripping, emotive, and action-packed…
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Yelisa Rises Above The Others As #BBTitans’ new Head Of House
Amid a double losing streak during a fake nomination week, the Royals become first-time eviction nominees The phrase “Congratulations Yelisa” trended on Twitter almost immediately after Yemi Cregx and Nelisa were named the new Big Brother Titans Head of House (HoH). With only 16 housemates left to compete for the US$100,000 grand prize, first-time nominees and this week’s Tails…
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Marvin and Yaya evicted from #BBTitans
And just like that, Marvin and Yaya – known together as Maya – are out of the Big Brother Titans game. Coming out lucky and beating eviction this week were Blaqboi & Ipeleng (Blaqleng), Juicy J & Olivia (Juiovla), Blue Aiva & Kanaga Jnr (Kaniva), Khosi & Miracle OP (Khosicle), and Yemi & Nelisa Cregx (Yelisa). 16 housemates are now one week closer to…
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#BBTitans: Jaypee and Lukay evicted from the house
One called it ‘karma’, the other saw a ‘silver lining’ They came in alone but left together: this week’s evictees from the Big Brother Titans house were Jaypee and Lukay, team name Jaykay, whose journey came to an end three weeks into the game. That leaves 20 housemates in the running for the grand prize of US$100,000.…
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First #BBTitans eviction: Double whammy as Sandra and Theo Traw are voted out
Exactly 14 days into the Big Brother Titans journey – and with US$100,000 on the line – we’re two housemates down, with Sandra and Theo Traw the first to be voted out of Biggie’s house. Operating this past week under the nickname Santheo, the pair had been up for eviction against Juicy Jay & Olivia (Juiovla), Justin & Yvonne…
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Sarungano remembers Tuku
By Herzel Mushayabasa Afro-fusion artist and The Story Tellers’ lead man, Sarungano, has honoured the late veteran musician, Doctor Oliver Mutukudzi with a video to a track titled Mudzidzisi which was released on Monday 25 January in remembrance of the day that Tuku passed on. The young artiste was groomed, mentored, and nurtured by ‘Tuku’…
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Petronella Mukanganwa: New gospel star shining from the east
By Clayton Masekesa MUTARE – Talented gospel artiste Patronella Mukanganwa has released an album called Murapi Aripano that features gospel music heavyweight, Togarepi Chivaviro whose theme is to win souls through praise and worship. The debut album was released early this month and it carries four calming and heartening songs that are set to…
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Zimbabweans participate at prestigious Sony Artist Camp in Ghana
By Point Black Sony Music Publishing recently concluded its inaugural songwriting camp in Accra, Ghana which ran from January 5 to January 12, 2023. The first-of-its-kind camp for the publisher saw it bringing in some of the most prominent African acts from across the continent for one week, including two of Zimbabwe’s most decorated artists…