The Mapopoma Festival is set to make a comeback this year. It will revert to its traditional month of December with a new partner, CookOutzw being roped in. After failing to take place in December 2021, the festival that is held in Victoria Falls took place during the Easter period …
Read More »South Africa’s Maskandi To Grace Matabeleland Cultural Awards
South African maskandi musician Thokozani Langa is expected to perform at this year’s Matabeleland Cultural Awards (MCA) ceremony. MCA chief executive officer Philani Ncube told NewsDay Life & Style that preparations have begun for the Matabeleland Cultural Awards’ fifth edition set for August 25 and 26 at the Youth Arena, …
Read More »The Gallows Pole: Shane Meadows Does Period Drama: With An Office Worker & Mechanic
Director Shane Meadows has made his first period drama, about a little-known 18th Century criminal mastermind. The cast includes established and first-time actors, from a mechanic to a financial manager. Stevie Binns says her friends had a long-running joke about her broad accent. So when they saw a social media …
Read More »Benedict Cumberbatch: Former Chef Attacked Actor’s Home
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch’s home in London was attacked and damaged by a former chef wielding a fish knife. Cumberbatch, his wife and their three children were at home when Jack Bissell, 35, kicked through the front garden’s iron gate. He shouted: “I know you’ve moved here, I hope it burns …
Read More »Macheso’s Sons To Launch Debut Album On June 9
Alick Macheso’s sons – Esau and Tatenda – are ready to face the world. The brothers, who lead Orchestra Mberikwazvo Junior, are planning to launch their debut album titled Pahukama Hwedu on the eve of their father’s 55th birthday on June 9. The event has been slated for Chitungwiza’s Tanza …
Read More »Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour: Intergalactic Explosion Of Fun
For almost a year, Beyoncé’s fans have been starved of visuals for her seventh album, Renaissance. It’s an unusual move for a star whose visual aesthetic has always been intertwined with her music. From the bubblegum-popping, star-making video for Crazy In Love, to the multi-layered exploration of infidelity and black …
Read More »All Set For 2023 ZIMA Ceremony
Preparations for the 2023 Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) ceremony, are well on course. The awards ceremony will be held on June 3 at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare. The event will run under the theme, “Re-Imaging the Industry,” to celebrate the artists who performed well last year. Youthful musicians …
Read More »Halle Bailey Is A Welcome Splash Of diversity In The Live-Action Reimagining Of ‘The Little Mermaid’
After a symphony of pleas for diversity over the years, Hollywood has started heeding the call. It’s already been manifested in numerous TV shows of late, including Shonda Rhimes’ hit Netflix series, “Bridgerton”, where, in season 2, she introduced the Sharma sisters, played by Simone Ashley (Kate) and Charithra Chandran …
Read More »King Charles Honoured Tina Turner With Musical Tribute At Buckingham Palace
The newly-crowned monarch, 74, allowed the Band of the Welsh Guards to perform the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’’s 1989 hit “The Best” during the changing of the guard in front of the royal residence in London on Friday, according to video footage shared by Forces News. They were joined …
Read More »Nathaniel Bassey Nailed It
Nigerian trumpeter, Nathaniel Bassey’s music hyped the Africa Day gospel concert at Celebration Centre in Borrowdale. At the show dubbed “Fearless Praise”, the singer also exchanged valuable and life-changing notes with local artists. However, the main scare around the concert was centred on whether the star was going to jet …
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