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
An estimated 3 000 people thronged last weekend’s Homelanz/Zimfest festival in West London’s Baston Manor Park, capping a glorious summer day in the British capital. The all-day festival brought together cultures from four different southern hemisphere countries – Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Zimbabwe – and saw artistic performances from each of the countries. Zimfest Director Hilton Mendelsohn said: “The whole festival went on smoothly and swiftly thanks to the sound management and professional production of the logistical functions. “We had between us a shared wealth of experience as Homelanz and Zimfest have in the past held events independently.... Continue Reading
…for Massive Jamboree Festival in New York – By Dennis Kabatto – Whether it is a music concert, fashion show, reggae celebrity soccer tournament or other entertainment ventures, New York based Irie Jam Media Group has a reputation for its lavish productions. Friday night’s press conference and media reception in collaboration with Caribbean Fever at Milk River in Brooklyn to kick-off a three-day Labor Day music festival was no exception. About 150 guests including a huge media/press turnout packed the second floor of Milk River – a Jazz & Blues Club and Restaurant that features a Caribbean/Asian inspired cuisine –... 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
