By Tawanda Matanhire Amid challenges faced by musicians as a result of Covid-19 – Baba Harare, real name Braveman Chizvino, has urged artists to take online platforms seriously as it is the only way to get their content to the people.Artists across the country have been adversely affected by the …
Read More »Josh Meck a treasure for Zim music
By Tawanda Matanhire Creating a brand which people can relate with and become loyal to is a journey that takes time.For many, the dream gets shattered along the way.And for the fortunate few, the brand can become hard to ignore and big enough to attract good business.For Afro-jazz musician, Josh …
Read More »T Gonzi talks 2021 plans, Covid-19, worst deals and more…
By Tawanda Matanhire The year 2021 has started on a painful note for most Zimbabweans – particularly musicians, artists in general and showbiz players.A fresh hard lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus has brought uncertainties for many artists around the country – entertainers are worried about “normal” survival.One …
Read More »Give them community service, Minister pleads on behalf of Fantan & Levels
By Ephraim Shoko Tino Machakaire, the deputy minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation has launched an impassioned plea for leniency after Chillspot Records co-founders, Arnold “DJ Fantan” Kamudyariwa and Tafadzwa “Levels” Kadzimwe were thrown behind bars for an effective six-month prison sentence. The pair, together with Simbarashe “Dammer” Chanachimwe were …
Read More »Effective jail term for DJ Fantan, Levels & Dammer
Provincial Head magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti Guwuriro has sentenced the trio of Arnold “DJ Fantan” Kamudyariwa, Chillspot Records co-founder Tafadzwa “Levels” Kadzimwe and Simbarashe “Dammer” Chanachimwe to 12 months in prison. The trio will, however, spend six months behind bars after the magistrate suspended half of the sentence for good behaviour …
Read More »BREAKING: DJ Fantan, Levels & Dammer sentenced to 12 months in prison
Provincial Head magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti Guwuriro has sentenced DJ Fantan, Levels and Dammer to 12 months in prison after the trio pleaded guilty to the offence of “partaking and convening a public gathering during a national lockdown”. More details to follow… Nhau/Indaba
Read More »New Year ’s Eve parties banned
Police target musical gigs, festivitiesChurch services, weddings given greenlightMusicians, promoters feel hard done-byFirecrackers illegal By Daniel Kachere In Zimbabwe, New Year’s Eve is characterised by wild parties, usually accompanied by fireworks and firecrackers that illuminate the night skies as people celebrate the arrival of yet another year.It has been a …
Read More »Of virtual concerts, merrymaking
By Joseph Murambiwa Yearend parties punctuate the end of an old year, ushering in a new one, with artists and promoters cashing in on live shows and revellers partying the night away in various celebratory gigs.However, it still remains to be seen whether this year the festivities will be the …
Read More »Let Them Trust Village slowly taking shape
…Trust signs deal with Picco Construction Nhau Correspondent Chido Musasiwa (centre) with Picco Trading directors Let Them Trust, an organisation that runs the annual Schools Arts Festival, has entered into a partnership with Picco Construction.The two organisations signed an agreement to support the Let Them Village, which is being built …
Read More »House of Stone watchable
By Tawanda Matanhire It was glitz and glamour at the premiere of House of Stone, the movie, and launch of a series by the same name at SK Joina City last Friday.The red carpet event saw the who-is-who in Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry turning up. The event ended up looking like …
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