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
Publish Date: Wednesday, November 9th 2011 |
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
Publish Date: Wednesday, November 9th 2011 |
Thelma Muvirimi, an Economics Student based in Durban, South Africa has won a spot to become Miss October in the ongoing Face of Zimbabwe competition. The stunning beauty becomes one of the 12 finalists who will battle it out to be crowned Face of Zimbabwe at the end of the year. Face of Zimbabwe competition which recently announced a sponsorship deal with London firm World-Remit Money Transfers is a highly popular online pageant in which Zimbabweans all over the world are eligible to enter. The competition, run by Face of Zimbabwe Trust seeks to market Zimbabwe abroad whilst raising funds... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 8th 2011 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABAWE – Emanating from the North Western part of Zimbabwe is a young traditional band – Mokoomba whose unique blend of African rhythms and traditional Tonga drums complemented by a supple voice, easily mistaken to Malian music great Salif Keita, has made them a favourite of many overseas. Their respect and understanding of their tradition, history and culture blended with celebration of life, its joys and sorrows, best describes the essence of Mokoomba and its approach to music. They have transverse Europe and Africa extensively as well as being a regular feature at local and foreign music... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 8th 2011 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe’s leading entertainment powerhouse – C&A Entertainment – is once again set to host another famous Jamaican dancehall act, Movado on December 16 this year. C&A Entertainment boss, Clint Robinson had earlier on indirectly confirmed the show to Shout-Africa saying, “We have another Jamaican big star coming in. I promise you, it’s going to be massive. I cannot reveal the name at the moment. We will reveal the details shortly.” The revelations were then made by Godfatha Templeman – a local prominent reggae-dancehall fireman on behalf of C&A Entertainment. He broke the news during... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, November 7th 2011 |
