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Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
The annual Harare International Festival of the Arts opens tomorrow with organisers saying everything was now in place.
What a mixed bag at this year’s annual event!
Wedding bells ring for Chikocho
Entertainment ReporterSoulful gospel singer Tyra Chikocho is set to tie the knot with her beau Ngonidzaishe Munetswa.
The wedding is scheduled for Maranatha Gardens in Parktown, Waterfalls. The two have been dating for over a year and now Chikocho says she wants to settle down and start a
O’Jays sue whiskey firm over TV advert
EDDIE LEVERT and Walter Williams, the two founding members of legend soul group The O’Jays, are saying, “for the love of money, gives us ours!”The group members are suing Crown Royal Whiskey for a TV advert which uses their hit “For the Love of Money,” only the commercial uses a rap on top of the funky, classic track.
Deborah Cox counts her blessings
DEBORAH COX is counting her blessings after securing rave reviews for her role in the new Broadway production “Jekyll & Hyde,” which opened April 18 at the Marquis Theatre and will run for 13 weeks.American Idol winner Fantasia honoured
ON Tuesday’s edition of the Singersroom-sponsored “LoveJonesNYC”, which honoured American Idol winner and soul veteran Fantasia, was filled with an abundance of spirituality and positivity.
Lauryn Hill clears air on financial woes
IN light of Lauryn Hill making headlines regarding her tax woes, the reclusive singer is slowly making her way back into the spotlight in what may seem like a negative light, but the talented music vet is optimistic, citing “an extensive healing process” as the reason for her issues becoming public and this new chapter in her life.
Cottco gig at Lavida Nightclub
Arts CorrespondentAS the countdown of the Cottco Schools Rugby begins rugby fans will be pleased to know that there is an official after-party gig at Lavida Nightclub in Helensvale.
Evonik Sound Management, the organisers of the after-party, said they have put together a spectacular line-up of club DJs to entertain music lovers.
Kwela music to go international
Lovemore Meya Arts CorrespondentAN Albert Nyathi ensemble eight-member band “Kwela Calabash” is set to rock international music billboards after the senior citizens from the City of Kings recorded a 13-track album.
MMCZ comes to the rescue
ZIMBABWE is well known for being the home of the globally acclaimed “Shona Sculpture Movement”. This movement began in the 50s with the protagonist Joram Mariga quickly recognised by the then new director of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, John Mc Ewen, who worked tirelessly together with Mariga and others to pave the way for the movement.St Giles charity show on cards
Chenai Nyakunengwa Arts CorrespondentMusicians Alexio Kawara, Jah Prayzah and Sulumani Chimbetu are men on a mission.
The trio last week toured St Giles’ Hospital, a rehabilitation centre, to explore ways in which they could help.