Revellers to the 12th edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts should check out Edith WeUtonga at HIFA 2011, this Saturday at the GLOBAL STAGE @1:40 to 2:30 Bassist and vocalist Edith presents KWACHA, a call to wake up and release your energy in a show featuring her band Utonga. Sample some of the unreleased material in this well and creatively choreographed act incorporating music and movement. Edith WeUtonga CD’s (the album ‘Utonga’) and T-Shirts, in brown, orange and black colours will be available at the show and throughout the festival at the POVO STAND in the GLOBAL... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – For the first time in recent times, has Accra experienced a US artiste who has lasted longer on stage to perform . Many Ghanaian faulted the progress by 233 Connect, organizers of Fabulous Live in Ghana Concert. Showbiz critics have thrown their script away as their stand was changed with the US Rapper’s performance , the lanky artiste stormed the stage with his DJ amidst applaud and cheers from the ecstatic crowd whom had been anxiously waiting for him hours . At an early in the day Press Conference , American Hiphop star, John David... Continue Reading
By Staff reporter – The Francophone community resident in Zimbabwe will this year enjoy a multi-flavoured HIFA celebration as the organizers have arranged with renowned francophone artists to perform at various HIFA venues in the capital. This year’s French line-up will feature a mix of soul, folk, jazz and African rythms from Mali and Congo, hip hop and electro, with headliners Lokua Kanza, from Congo, Bibi Tanga & The Selenites from Paris and Boubacar Traoré from Mali courtesy of the French Embassy and The French Institute. In a statement Alliance Francaise cultural and communications officer Jennie Loiseau said: “There is... Continue Reading
By Own correspondent – Nollywood veteran actor Ashley Nwosu has died barely 24 hours after he fell into coma. News wires reported Wednesday that the late Nwosu had fallen into coma and was on admission at a Military Hospital in Yaba, Nigeria but he passed away Thursday morning. According to reports, colleagues of the late actor, including Mike Ezeruonye and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, have confirmed the death. Nigerian Entertainment Today also reports that, Nollywood officials have also confirmed Ashley Nwosu’s passing adding that he passed away during the early hours of Thursday, at the Military hospital, Yaba, Lagos after suffering from... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – HARARE – Mathias “Matty” Julius is a dancer, choreographer, composer, musician, and producer with a difference. His mission is to entertain people . He recently released an Album whose video is currently topping charts on ZTV and has won lots of appreciation from viewers across the country. Next week at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA( A 6 day annual festival now in its 12th year, Mathias Julius and Mokoomba perform at the Coca Cola Day on Saturday 30 April, 11.30am- 12.30pm, Coca-Cola Green. He has promised to burn the house down . Mathias “Matty” Julius HIFA 2011 is on fire, says Mathias, himself a resident... Continue Reading
