The rains that had pounded some parts of Harare, especially the city centre late Saturday afternoon could not deter the sheer willpower of thousands of the HKD family that thronged the venue. DANCEHALL musician Freeman HKD, born Emegy Sylvester Chizanga, on Saturday gave a scintillating performance when he launched his 13th album titled Me vs…
The MTF initiative founded several years ago has seen MultiChoice Africa establish three academies to provide training and skills enhancement for aspiring filmmakers from across the continent. ZIMBABWEAN graduates of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) are poised to make inroads into Africa’s film and television industry with plans to make a meaningful contribution on the…
The song features songstress Tahle WeDzinza, born Robin Ketahle Anesu Dawani. PERCUSSIONIST Kudzai Vincet Muwori, whose stage nameis Wowrae, has released his debut song titled Alive When I’m Alone where he mourns the loss of his best friend. The song features songstress Tahle WeDzinza, born Robin Ketahle Anesu Dawani. “The song comes months after I…
The artist told NewsDay Life & Style at the just-ended European Film Festival that theatre has helped her to build confidence, have courage to stand in front of people and the drive to speak out on what she wishes to do. BULAWAYO-BASED actress and visual artist Nomvuyiso Mabi says perfoming in a theatre play helps…
The remarks by Gwanyanya come as the six-month old Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has stuttered, amid fears it would be rejected in formal markets. PERSISTENCE Gwanyanya, a member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) Monetary Policy Committee, has said the country is in dire need of an alternative to United States dollar as a store…
Now in its second edition, the charity bazaar is an international event that brings together the diplomatic community, Zimbabweans and visitors alike to celebrate culture, diversity and goodwill. MORE than 15 embassies will be part of this year’s Diplomatic Charity Bazaar to be hosted by the Diplomatic Spouses Association in Zimbabwe (DSA) at the Old…
Paidamoyo Sajeni RENOWNED artist, Paidamoyo Sajeni (33) last Friday launched his second edition of the Black Narratives Exhibition, titled The Protagonist, a thought-provoking showcase of art that redefines the African experience and emphasises humanity’s unity in the face of global threats. Building on the success of the first exhibition, Freedom is Taken, Not Given, Sajeni’s…
Alick Macheso ORGANISERS of the inaugural Chitungwiza Arts Festival believe that the dormitory town is the hub of arts in the country, judging by that thriving careers of stars that came out of the town. Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, veteran actor, film maker and playwright Nobert Fero, who is spearheading the festival preparations,…
Kwantuthu Comedy Festival THE Kwantuthu Comedy Festival has partnered Mrs Sinkwa Bread, an emerging bakery, in scaling up the October breast cancer month awareness campaign. In a statement, the festival director Dumisani “MaForty” Ndlovu encouraged the public to support this well-meaning cause by purchasing Mrs Sinkwa bread, as a portion of the funds will be…
Dangarembga, whose work often revolves around the experiences of African women, is best known for her critically acclaimed 1988 debut novel Nervous Conditions. RENOWNED Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist and cultural activist Tsitsi Dangarembga has been selected as the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance. Dangarembga, whose work…
