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Arts Correspondent
SOUTH AFRICAN songbird Lira, real name Lerato Molapo, is set to share the stage with mbira queen Chiwoniso Maraire on June 7 at the 7 Arts Theatre. The upcoming “Lira Concert” organised by Ghetto Fabulous will be the second appearance of the multi-platinum selling artiste since March 2011.
‘Ladies Night’ @ Book Cafe
Arts CorrespondentTwo of Zimbabwe’s fast rising musicians Cindy Munyavi and Clare Nyakujara will take part in a joint concert at Book Cafe dubbed “Kumabhebhi” tomorrow.
The show will be the second of its kind following a successful inaugural event held in November last year.
Nicki Minaj gets naughty
Los Angeles. – She began the night looking elegant yet restrained in a modest red gown.But once onstage, Nicki Minaj unleashed her wild side as she gave rapper Lil Wayne a raunchy lap dance as they performed “High School” at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday.
Kerry Washington awarded honorary doctorate
Los Angeles. – Earning a doctorate is one of the most difficult feats in academia.So no wonder Kerry Washington was smiling after being made an honorary doctor of fines arts in Washington last week.
Saldana falls short at Cannes
Los Angeles. – Every celebrity knows all eyes will be on them on the Cannes red carpet, scrutinising every detail of their designer outfit.And Zoe Saldana obviously put a lot of thought into her red carpet gown at the première of Blood Ties earlier this week – although the grey Valentino gown swamped her figure.
Living a pipe dream or work in progress?
IT is an abnormal situation, but one in which a large number of Harare’s high-density suburbs residents are accustomed to. When you see the challenges they contend with on a daily basis, you tell yourself that these are people who deserve to be in the Hall of Fame for continuing to put their trust in politicians, despite being let down.
Award winners to rock BBA
Entertainment ReporterThe Big Brother launch show is expected to come alive when multiple award-winning musicians from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa take centre stage at the opening show of the Big Brother Africa slated for Sunday.
Carnival up in smoke
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterChilly weather and out-of-season rainfall are among the challenges facing the first-ever Zimbabwe International Carnival now underway in Harare, although better weather should now be on the way.
Tuku for Montclair
Arts CorrespondentSenior superstar Oliver Mtukudzi will grace the Eastern Highlands for a one of a kind performance at Hotels and Leisure Africa Montclair and Resort and Casino on June 8.
The gig is slated to take place in line with a golf tournament that has been dubbed the “Tuku Tournament”. The sales and marketing manager for the hotel, Tawanda Kwidini,
‘God comforts me’
Edgar Moyana Christian Entertainment
YOUTHFUL and promising gospel artiste Lloyd Tevedzai is working on his third gospel album which he said promises to be a blessing as it reflects on the story of his personal life, spiritual and societal issues.