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Zimbabwean visual artist Portia Zvavahera’s artwork was sold at US$280 000 at the popular Sothebys Auction House in New York City. The artwork dubbed “Vese Vakandibata” (They all gave me strength) was auctioned recently after being put on bid at an estimated US$150 000. It was bought on the higher …

Actor Dave Johns, who starred in I, Daniel Blake says he “wants to make people angry again” with a new stage adaptation of the Ken Loach film. Johns has written a new version of the award-winning 2016 film, which highlighted poverty across the country. The actor and writer told BBC …

Sungura artist Tatenda Pinjisi, who leads the Holy Super Sounds band, has finally answered calls from his fans who had been asking about his whereabouts. He has unveiled a seven-track album titled “Vadyi Venhaka” and will be released next week. The songs, which make up the album, are Chikuranzira, Holy …

The 37-year-old TV star has paid a glowing tribute to her ex-husband, describing Baskett as the “greatest father” in the world. Wilkinson – who has Alijah, nine, and Hank, 13, with the former NFL star – told Us Weekly: “I’ll forever love my ex-husband. He’s the greatest father to my …

IYASA has gone into bed with Germany’s Theatre Strahl. Titled “How is the Weather/Wie Das Wetter.”, the play will be staged tonight at Theatre in the Park, courtesy of Rooftop Promotions. Rooftop Programmes manager, Passmore Ndlovu, confirmed the show. “The new play ‘How is the Weather/Wie Das Wette.’ will be …

Two adverts for alcohol brand Litty Liquor have been banned for encouraging excessive and irresponsible drinking. Instagram posts from the Litty Liquor account in December featured photos of the rapper ArrDee tasting rum and drinking with friends in a nightclub. The regulator said the adverts were “likely to encourage excessive …

High-Flying Zim dancehall artist, Nutty O, is a name that is getting tongues in Europe. His latest single Makanonoka was featured on BBC 1 Extra and Nutty O has truly taken the phrase “dream big African child” to a whole other level. His creativity and innovation have seen Nutty O …

Social media sensation Mai Tt (real name Felistas Murata) had social media on overdrive this morning after her nudes leaked and she is confident that the violation was an act of “revenge” by her ex-husband, (name supplied) and her former friend, (name supplied). Mai TT said she has since notified …

 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 …

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, …