By Jeffrey Muvundusi – Bulawayo: Upcoming female playwright from Bulawayo Nonhlalo Dube who continues to make positive strides in the theatrical scene will for the first time have her new play showcased at the upcoming Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) that has been penciled for next month. The 25 year old Dube will see her work, which is her second one titled It Never Rains being premiered at the internationally acclaimed arts fiesta after her debut piece, a television drama series became a success. The 13 episode drama called Yeyeni Bantu directed by Styx Mhlanga which was screened on... Continue Reading
By Alfred Tembo – Rising sensational jazz music star Tinashe Wellington Davira is expected to drop a scorcher of an album, as a seasonal offering to his delighted supportive fans. The project titled Kukurukura, will be unveiled this month at gig in Gweru where Deep Roots has been tipped to be one of the local supporting acts to superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and dendera prodigy Suluman Chimbetu. Although the artist is not being open about the development, he is said to be waiting for the right time. According to reports Davira has for the past few months in the studio working on this specific project which yet... Continue Reading
By Showbiz Reporter – Aisha Chantelle De Beer a Zimbabwean model based in Johannesburg South Africa has won the Miss March contest in the ongoing Face of Zimbabwe competition fending off challenges from close contender Nyasha Manyenga. The Bulawayo born beauty who has previously appeared on billboards in Zimbabwe and the cover of Edgar’s Club Magazine is currently making her mark on the SA modelling circuit where she has featured in print and TV adverts for MTN, Homemark TV ads and Renault Clio. Aisha, who speaks Ndebele fluently and holds her own in Shona, won both the highest public vote... Continue Reading
The Golden Voice of East Africa, Soulful Vocals, hypnotic guitars and driving, Rhythm of BONGO DANCE It’s the first African band to use its music as cross Culture Bridge from Tanzania in East Africa to the rest of the World! Ngoma Africa Band which has been named The Golden Voice of East Africa is a fast-growing band with a huge fans base worldwide. Ngoma Africa Band, a Tanzanian band based in Germany, founded in the year 1993 by Ebrahim Makunja aka Ras Makunja, named several times as the best band in many festivals. This is because of the way the... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Zimbabwe Correspondent – Social, economical and political situation in Zimbabwe has led to the vulnerability of artist. This article comes at a time when Zimbabweans are calling for media reforms, free and fair elections, justices in human rights protection, gender equity among other issues that affects people on day to day basis, writes Alfred Tembo. Rooftop Promotions cast for the award winning play Rituals were once arrested and charged with ‘criminal nuisance’ under the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act. On 17 March 2011, eight member of the theatrical company were detained for two nights. The incident led... Continue Reading
