Mapfumo’s homecoming set for July

Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment Editor
Chimurenga guru Dr Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo says he will be coming to Zimbabwe around July to hold several shows for his legion of fans, after an eight-year absence.

‘Badboy’ Kagomera flaunts new love

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Peter Kagomera was spotted with his new girlfriend, Precious Nyadzayi, at a dance fiesta held at the City Sports Bar on Wednesday.
The couple were clearly close and according to Peter, wedding bells could be ringing soon.

Retailers eye new ‘Gangnam Style’

SEOUL. — As South Korean rapper Psy readies what he hopes will be his next hit song, aiming for a repeat of the viral “Gangnam Style”, retailers are keeping a close eye on what he wears, hoping another blockbuster will send sales surging.

I detest Big Brother Africa: Soyinka

Lagos. — Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says he detests Big Brother Africa for its dubious alien cultures.Addressing guests at the Guild of African Filmmakers (Fespaco) at a recent workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, titled “Pan-Africanism: Adapting African Stories/Histories from Text to

Mavado to feature at Snoop’s LionFest

Los Angeles. — We the Best/YMCMB recording artiste Mavado is gearing up to perform at Snoop Lion’s (formerly Snoop Dogg) upcoming festival called LionFest.

Rowland boosts solo career

LOS ANGELES. — After performing at the Super Bowl in February in the shadow of former band mate Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland is giving her solo career a boost with a risqué new single, “Kisses Down Low”.

Dhewa’s birthday passes unnoticed

Richmore Tera
IT has become a tradition the world over to celebrate the birthdays of iconic figures and it is on such days that the works and contributions that these people have made to the world are celebrated.

When a bad name cripples a film

Film: Snitch
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Michael K. Wilkins, Melina Kanakarades, Nadine Velasquez, Rafi Gavron, David Harobous, Benjamin Bratt, Susan Sarandon, J D Pardo, Lela Laren.

Dendera United at Dr Nero commemorations

Problem Masau
THIS might be it — Dendera United at last!The Chimbetu clan will descend on Andy Millar Hall in Harare to celebrate the life of one of their fallen heroes, Naison Chimbetu, on March 22.

Kenya: Provoking the national sentiment

Habemus Papam!
In case you are not Catholic or Latin-speaking, “Habemus Papam” simply means “We have a Pope”, the Vatican way of announcing results for elections conducted secretly within their innermost sanctum! How sad! I am lost for words, which is why I am having to turn to the “mother country” for some aid to repair my limping tongue.

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