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Chirenje’s agony of using mbira in gospel music
Chirenje remembers she fell in love with the traditional sound after she was expelled from the school choir.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 9, 2022
Maibeki’s series to fight discrimination
LOCAL movie producer and director Anesu Maibeki is working on an online series titled Deaf Prince
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 11, 2022
70-year-old poet dreams on
The Belvedere-based poet is an epitome of women who had their dreams delayed by the roles of motherhood, single parenting, while working to fend for the family.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 15, 2022
Nasibo to grace Tanzanian music festival
Her resilience in the competitive showbiz industry will next year take her to the prestigious Sauti za Busara 2023 Music Festival stage in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 16, 2022
Luke Snow's artworks offers musicians business idea
Recently he designed packaging material for snacks emblazoned with names of some popular musicians in the country such as dancehall singers Winky D and Nutty O and others.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 24, 2022
Extreme Dreamers dances against drugs abuse
“Art has the power to change society and the message can be easily understood through artistic expression.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 28, 2022
Murerabvudzi’s international catwalk deferred
The Harare-based model said she would, however, continue preparing for the pageant, adding that she was confident of winning the crown with the support of Zimbabweans.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Nov. 30, 2022
Shebeen rap on the rise
The genre’s presence is being felt on the local showbiz if the current developments are anything to go by.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Dec. 5, 2022
Film director uses love to tackle youth struggles
Chigodo said his mission in film production was also to create employment, fight mental illness and suicides among the youths.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Dec. 12, 2022
Java is a bully: Baba Harare
Passion Java — real name Panganai Java — kicked up the dust first by mocking Baba Harare, describing him as a spent force.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Dec. 14, 2022
Anibal’s mbira exploits seek to inspire positive change
The 22-year-old singer said she picked the traditional instrument (mbira) ahead of other instruments as she wanted to be different among her colleagues.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Dec. 19, 2022
Awards open a new chapter for Norton
Masikati said the awards were inspired by the Norton Town Magazine which was launched last year.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Dec. 23, 2022
Cleaner beats odds to become top model
DETERMINATION, passion and hunger for success are the ingredients that made it possible for male model Ishmael Murangandi.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Dec. 23, 2022
Dancing to inspire ‘hopeless’ young generation
She is using dancing as a way to breathe hope into the youths.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jan. 11, 2023
Banshee uses poetry to fight human rights violations
Banshee said her wish was for people to realise the power of art and motivate the youth to fight forces that negate their progress.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jan. 18, 2023
Nixaz charms Bollywood music producer
Gowa approached (some) artistes from [a number] countries who play various instruments.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Feb. 7, 2023
Mbare musician, dancer nurtures youth talent
The Mbare-born Chironga through his Celebrate Your Child, has taken it upon himself to clear dumpsites and create a play centre for children.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Feb. 17, 2023
VaChikepe sings for the poor
VaChikepe said his type of art was a new music genre he created called Christian Musical Poetry.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Feb. 17, 2023
Doubles WekwaMarange reflects on being son of headman
Doubles weKwaMarange, who opened up on how he manages to balance his music career, side hustles and the demanding duties in his rural community as son of the village headman.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Mar. 24, 2023
Afro-fusion singer transforms Headlands communities
Some of the proceeds from the projects are channelled towards funding sporting activities and catering for underprivileged in communities.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Apr. 7, 2023
Mambo Dhuterere shares survival skills with disabled, elderly
A number of local gospel artistes live a life that does not reflect what they preach through their music.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Apr. 8, 2023
Kwekweza conquers southern Africa in public speaking
For Kwekweza, winning a first place in public speaking is not something new as she has been a victor in several competitions in Zimbabwe.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
May. 11, 2023
Nutty O reflects on Zambian boob
The performance at Heroes Stadium could have been a litmus test for the singer to assess the popularity of his brand on a non-Zimbabwean crowd.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jun. 6, 2023
Young TV personality flaunts ‘God-given’ gifts
I cannot say I was inspired by something. It was an inborn thing.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jun. 10, 2023
Mr Zim United Nations cautioned
Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, Kashesha said he was given a final warning.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jun. 15, 2023
Music producer tackles identity crisis in music
However, Zimbabwe seems to have few artistes that pursue sungura and traditional music as compared to those who adopt the foreign sound.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jun. 29, 2023
Bling 4’s agony in ghetto life
Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, Bling 4 said his songs were inspired by life in the ghetto and many hurtful relationships he encountered.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jul. 5, 2023
Kae Chaps, R Peels beef escalates
Born Kudakwashe Chapepa, Kae Chaps is famed for his hit song Juzi which propelled him to stardom.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jul. 26, 2023
American rappers troop to Zim
Award-winning hip-hop artiste DaBaby rose to mainstream prominence with his debut album Baby on Baby, which included Suge, a Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single.
By Winstone Antonio and EDWIN NHUKARUME
Jul. 28, 2023
Model-cum-author confronts childhood trauma
Mutabeni believes the book is an antidote to the struggles caused by our childhood traumas.
By EDWIN NHUKARUME
Aug. 15, 2023
