By Paidashe Mandivengerei Rising Hip hop chanter, Kae Chaps’ emotional track, ‘Juzi’, Monday reached a milestone with a million YouTube views. The single, which has an urban grooves feel to it, was released two months ago and instantly went viral. Upon its release, it captured the hearts of many music …
Read More »Zimbabwe: Kudita Wins Coveted Sony World Photography Award
By Bulawayo Correspondent LOCAL photographer, Duduzile Tamary Kudita has won the prestigious Sony World Photography award in the creative category. According to the World Photography Organisation website, the Open competition category winners were chosen for their “excellent technical, creative skills, and fresh approach to their subject matter”. There were 10 …
Read More »Zimbabwe’s Own Lucky Dube – Lazzie T – a Living Legend
Not many Gen Z (generation Z) would even know who Lucky Dube was but many of that age group in Zimbabwe today will definitely know Lazzie T. Anointed as the reincarnation of Lucky Dube by Gen X’s and Gen Y’s, or Millennials who grew up to the sweet sound of …
Read More »Zimbabwe: An Emotional Send-Off for Anne Nhira
By Tafadzwa Zimoyo Hundreds of mourners including some cast members from the popular soap Studio 263 yesterday came out in their numbers in Manyame Park, Chitungwiza for Anne Nhira’s memorial service and burial. Anne, who died 11 days ago in South Africa after being mugged while coming from a prayer …
Read More »Zimbabwe: Innovative Dj Goes Virtual to Stay Afloat
By Tafadzwa Zimoyo The lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus has left some local musicians in dire straits without venues, audiences or work prospects. The only option is virtual platforms, but some artistes are disadvantaged in that they are not well known, with virtual show organisers preferring big …
Read More »What to Know About Colon Cancer
What to Know About Colon Cancer The cancer that killed Chadwick Boseman is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, and rates are rising among younger people. In the wake of Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer at age 43, many people have questions about the disease, especially about the risk …
Read More »Unpacking ‘Hokoyo’ Album
By Godwin Muzari “I have done my part. Music is now in your hands. Enjoy” This was a tweet from Jah Prayzah last Wednesday after he unveiled his video to the song “Munyaradzi”. It was the last video on a string of visuals the musician rolled out for the past …
Read More »From Jazz to Gospel – Josh Meck Makes Final Move
By Tafadzwa Zimoyo Jazz musician Josh Meck (in picture) who has turned to gospel genre says he is at crossroads after many fans requested him to maintain his original beat. The musician, who is dropping his first gospel video tomorrow, said he is tempted to return to his original genre …
Read More »UK-Based Singer Drops Single
By Lemuel Chekai It’s a buffet spoiler for music lovers as another crooner, a rising United Kingdom-based artiste, Chisai Zulu drops her latest offering, “Fool for Me” today. The release comes in the same timeframe Jah Prayzah, Enzo Ishall and Stunner have just dropped some fresh from the booth projects. …
Read More »What’s Next for Zim Theatre?
By Godwin Muzari Entertainment Editor Filmmakers are boasting about their productions going on international platforms, musicians are stampeding for online performances and visual artists are posting their works on social media to attract prospective buyers, but there is little activity on the theatre scene. Since the lockdown — necessitated by …
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