By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – The album cover of the latest offering from former Transit Crew lead singer Emmanuel “Mannex” Motsi imbedding the majestic Victoria Falls and the city of Prague attached together is a clear insight of what music fanatics can expect from the adventurous project. Titled “Optimists by Choice” by Semtam featuring Mannex Motsi, the album was launched at the NoPro BLEM Festival in Czech Republic recently. It becomes Mannex’s third solo album. The nine track album is a mixbag of various music genres from breaks, jungle, dubstep, techno to bass and drum sounds. Mannex comes in... Continue Reading
As Zimbabweans around the world ponder the implications of the much criticised 2013 elections that have resulted in a controversial win by Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF Zimbabweans in the UK are set to gather for their annual Zimfest in London this Saturday. Dubbed a celebration of being Zimbabwean Zimfest has for over 10 years provided Zimbabweans many of whom left Zimbabwe because of the deteriorating political and economic situation. It may be difficult to see much reason for celebration in the current context. The event organisors have tried to steer clear of politics insisting that Zimbabweans from every background... Continue Reading
Following on from the extremely successful London Premieres and, due to popular demand, Shameful Deceit Movie is going on a tour of the UK, first stop will be Manchester. Shameful Deceit is a story of family, adultery, fraud, abuse and retribution. The film stars: Lanre Balogun, Theodora Ibekwe, Fatima Jabbe, Yvonne Hays, Moji Bamtefa, Marie Gomez, Ikenna Obi, Kevwe Ogunje, Adenike Akeju Osabutey, Collins Archie-Pearce, Atto Erick, Christianah Awotayo, Ene Oloye Gez, O’tega Oyovbaire, Eleanor Agala, Angel Agala, Jason Dear, Nnenna Ani, Taiwo Odebode, Tyna Sonuga, Margaret Opara, Uche Kay, George Kelly Toghanro, Stephen Hammond, Lola Ibekwe, Mohammed Sanneh, Samantha... Continue Reading
In the news another young northern man is claiming to be the new boss of Boko Haram. Mohammed Marwana bragged that to prove he was the new don, he had promised ahead of time of the Kano bombings at Sabon Gari that claimed over a dozen innocent lives. Marwana’s claim to the title of leadership over this death seeking, senseless cult comes shortly after a group of four other youth in a video, claimed they had shot and deposed of Shekau–that other mad guy–and that they including one Abu Zamira, were the new dons of Boko Haram. I guess to... Continue Reading
The VWV Group, South Africa’s leading brand experience agency, has announced Koo Govender’s appointment as the first female CEO in its thirty-year history. Govender who is currently the M-Net director: corporate marketing and communications, will take over the reins in September. Founder and chairman of the Group, Mark Steinhobel says: “Koo’s combination of business and marketing acumen coupled with her experience with high profile events and stakeholder relationship management is unrivalled. She has all the right credentials to lead a strong organization like VWV, and brings a unique perspective at a time when we are expanding into new markets and... Continue Reading
