By Alfred Tembo – A young up-and-coming Gweru based filmmaker Tinashe Innocent Mutero (25) has joined the spot light of blockbusters trends of the Zimbabwean film industry by launching his debut demonstrative drama piece called Vimbai’s Diary. Mutero who is among the pioneers Gweru’s fast booming film industry believes they are high prospects of becoming the best source of employment creation and melting pot of all forms of artistic works. “The Gweru turf is promising; the people are very supportive to our efforts in creating and generating an alternative source of entertainment.” Mutero said The observation comes following a realizing... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye,Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s Hip-Pop sensation Kwaku T finds himself stack against the odds, in what could potentially be a contemporary rendition of the biblical David and Goliath tale, as he faces a telecommunication giant in a litigation which is by far the biggest test yet for Ghana’s copy right protect laws. The two originally proceeded to prosecute their case in court after Vodafon Ghana became oblivious to letters from their counsels which requested the telecom company to stop using the advert created with their song ‘Move’, which their consent had not been sought. Vodafon Ghana’s defence is... Continue Reading
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – After spending nearly a year in Norway, Zimbabwe’s afro-fusion songbird is expected to reunite with her band, friends and family by end of December, this year. Currently based in Fredrikstad, Hope has been teaching music and of course doing what she adores most – performing in and around Norway. After her departure on January 4, Hope has been working as an exchange participant for a programme called Fredskopset whose main objective is to improve global justice through exchanges and impartation of knowledge and skills. Hope has also been involved with the cultural exchange programme... Continue Reading
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – The 2010 Big Brother Africa (BBA) finalist, Munyaradzi Chidzonga has been named as the highest paid actor in the recently premiered first Zimbabwean action drama, “The Gentleman.” Though the film producer, Rufaro Kaseke kept the amount paid to the two times reality show contender close to his chest, he however, disclosed to Shout-Africa that the movie had a total budget of US$120 000. The total is believed to have covered all the expenses from salaries of actors and the production team, to costs of travelling and properties hired in the movie, which also featured... Continue Reading
“SHiiKANE are proud to announce their new single “I Wonder If I Take You Home” now available on iTunes via Mama A Records. The unsigned group, British born sisters from South London with Nigerian heritage are very excited to present their new video directed by UK media group ‘The Moonrunners’…styled in their label SHii-Brit the group are a force to be reckoned with, SHiiKANE are ready to fill a void in the UK & International markets!
