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Mohadi in globetrotting in Venice

Vice President Kembo Mohadi is set to attend the 60th Venice Biennale today, an event known as "the Olympics of the art world." This year's biennale, themed "Stranieri ovunque" (Italian for "Foreigners everywhere"), opened on April 20 and …

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:57hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter

Edd Branson in ambitious plan to empower Zimbabwe's creative industry

Artist Nutty - O and Arts entrepreneur Plot Mhako sparked a vicious debate on social media when they stated that Zimbabwe did not have a music label and that the creative industries in Zimbabwe were stagnant with no growth. Zimbabweans too…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 17:26hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwean mixed martial arts prodigy dies in USA

ARTHUR Mpofu, a budding mixed martial arts prodigy has died at the age of 27.Mpofu died following a road traffic accident in the US according to his former boxing champion father Morris Chiwawula.Speaking from Botswana this morning Chiwawu…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 18:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Umzingwane organises cultural, arts fest

UMZINGWANE district in Matebeleland South province has set Africa Day (May 25) as the day for its annual cultural and arts festival.Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, AU's fore-runn…

Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled

It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another award ceremony that seeks to honour artis…

Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in Bulawayo to open Arts Festival

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Bulawayo yesterday ahead of the official opening of the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) and the launch of the Heritage Corridor in the city.The President will tour the Heritage Corridor in the morning where he i…

Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Heritage festival set to create waves with the announcement of top acts

The popular Zimbabwe cultural festival will return in May with a stellar entertainment line-up.The family fun day, titled Heritage has become a popular event on the Zim community calendar and will usher in a long list of summer occasions p…

Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 15:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Omkhula lament lack of arts promoters in Zimbabwe

South Africa-based Zimbabwean street comedians, Omkhula, say their fans in Zimbabwe should wait a little bit for shows as they are struggling to hold fort due to lack of promoters.Omkhula shot to fame in the early 2000s in Bulawayo with th…

Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:11hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

'Sex-for-jobs culture prevalent in arts'

CERTIFIED model, actress and upcoming producer Joyline Chiedza Basira said although women have made significant inroads in the film industry over the years, many traditional and cultural bottlenecks still hinder their progress into the mal…

Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Iyasa takes act to Austria

TOP Bulawayo arts outfit, Iyasa, has left the country for Austria for their annual international tour and cultural exchange programme with a new dance piece, African Thunder, which they are set to showcase.The nine-member group led by dire…

Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | 65 | by Staff Reporter

All set for Bulawayo Arts Awards

Bulawayo City Hall in the City of Queens and Kings plays host to the inaugural ceremony of the much-anticipated Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) on Friday.Given the socio-economic situation in the country, it did not come as a surprise when stak…

Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:05hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter

Date set for Bulawayo Arts awards

THE much anticipated inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) have been launched with the awards ceremony set for June 30 at the Large City Hall.The BAAs to honour the efforts of artistes from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and South, were launc…

Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 06:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Discussing arts in diaspora with Future Moyo aka Jamelah

My article may sound rude to others but unfortunately with my limited talent , it stands as the only contribution I have for theatre lovers . When I write for marketing purposes I do sell, but when I write as an arts practitioner I take no…

Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 14:41hrs | 3 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah

Untikoloshi invades Harare

LOCAL play Untikoloshi is set to make its debut in Harare at the Theatre in the Park as a way of spreading theatrical productions to all corners of the country.Following the successful premiere at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawa…

Published: 29 Jun 2016 at 06:26hrs | 6 | by Bongani Ndlovu

Culture Week Launch Spearheaded by Tsoro-O-Tso-San Development Trust in Tsholotsho

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe-Matabeleland North Provincial Office has given Tsoro-O -Tso-San Development Trust permission to spearhead the ongoing Culture Week Provincial launch preparations.The trust's director Davy Ndlovu said t…

Published: 20 May 2016 at 06:42hrs | 1710 | by Stephen Jakes

Culture Fund Weekly Highlights

1. Shoko Festival The fifth edition of the Shoko Festival starts on the 24th of September through to the 26th of September 2015. This year's musical guests include Cassper Nyovest (SA), Tol A$$ Mo (SA), Blak Twang (UK), Bucie (SA), Silvast…

Published: 25 Sep 2015 at 09:50hrs | 3066 | by Nango

Zimbabwe arts in diaspora

1.    Trip : Meet The Artists Tour by Future Moyo (Rainbow Province Arts â€“Festival Director & Usungulo Arts founder)Contacts: usunguloarts@gmail.com , Cell: +27603352552 It was a trip which I thought will be a good adv…

Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:32hrs | 17 | by Jamela Vodloza

Eziko Theatre Laboratory - WhatsApp update

24/10/2014 12:07:16: +263 7* *** ****: Eziko Theatre Laboratory is an arts platform hosted by Bulawayo-based Victory Siyanqoba Trust aimed at given artistes a platform to discuss arts development and issues related to the welfare of artist…

Published: 24 Oct 2014 at 13:51hrs | 1 | by Byo Residents

Bulawayo performing arts Group prepares for overseas tour

ZIYAWA, a Bulawayo-based performing arts group, has started polishing up its theatrical productions and dance routines in preparation for the overseas tour in May.The 19-youth member group, whose training ground is Lobengula Youth Centre, …

Published: 03 Apr 2013 at 05:35hrs | 7 | by Entertainment Correspondent

Future Dube to launch Khaya Arts

THE newly formed breakaway group of Simunye Simunye called Khaya Arts production will be launched on Saturday at Nkulumane 5 in the city.The group that was formed two months ago has been performing in different functions across the city.Th…

Published: 06 Dec 2011 at 12:34hrs | 14 | by Mathew Ngwenya

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