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Jeys Marabini dismisses Mazibuko debt claims
Celebrated musician Jeys Marabini has dismissed allegations made by former modelling coach Sipho Mazibuko, who claimed he owes her money stemming from events that occurred in the early 2000s. Mazibuko...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:07hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Nama calls for submissions for next year's ceremony
The National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) have officially opened their doors for submissions, inviting artists and cultural visionaries from across Zimbabwe to showcase their exceptional contributions to ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: A group of artists claims non-payment for work on Madam Boss' skits
Ingwe Farm, Zimbabwe - A group of artists based in Ingwe Farm is alleging that they were not paid fairly for their work on the popular skits "Ka life kemu komboni" and "Komboni life" produced by socia...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 20:22hrs | 697 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Ingwe Farm
NAMA to take place in Bulawayo
The organizers of the well-known local awards show, the National Arts and Merit Awards (NAMA), have announced that the upcoming 22nd edition will take place in Bulawayo at ZITF Hall Number 3 on Februa...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane's trip was doomed from the beginning!
INSIMBI ZeZhwane's trip was a doomed one from the beginning as they should not have taken to the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road which resulted in the death of the group's core owner Elvis "Ma Eli" Mathe...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 19:15hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa exhibited traits of tribalism on Cont Mhlanga's national hero status
Observers have accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of exhibiting traits of tribalism by failing to accord national hero status to the late legendary Zimbabwean playwright, actor and theatre director ...Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Cont
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has accorded late playwright Cont Mhlanga a State-assisted funeral and has given the family $2,5 million for funeral expenses.This was revealed by Bulawayo Minister of Stat...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga in hospital
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has advised stakeholders and practitioners in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) that NAMA legend Cont Mhlanga has been admitted to a health care ...Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 20:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chigubhu laid to rest
Anne Frank once said, "Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude ".In similar fashion and sentiment artists yesterday (Sunday) raised conc...Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
No hero status for Zex Manatsa
Government has granted a State-assisted funeral for the late musician Zexie Manatsa despite calls for him to be declared liberation hero. The legendary musician succumbed to cancer on Thursday at Pari...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
State-assisted funeral for Zexie Manatsa
Veteran musician, songwriter and religious preacher Zexie Manatsa, has been accorded a State-assisted funeral, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga hailing his contribution to the country's libe...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
City of Kings celebrates Bulawayo Day
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) on Thursday during the Urban Heritage Tour and Eco-Tourism Programme and the Creative and Cultural Industri...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officiate at the Culture Week commemorations
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Friday officiate at the Culture Week commemorations at Chief Njelele's homestead in Gokwe South, Midlands province.The concept of culture week is derived f...Published: 18 May 2021 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love's dodgy hero status divides opinion
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's decision to declare the late Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love - born Soul Musaka - a liberation war hero has inadvertently raised political dust and left internet users di...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
National Arts Council mourns 'Gringo'
THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has joined the nation in mourning the passing on of popular yesteryear actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora this morning.Gringo (47), succumbed to cancer a...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Police to pounce on music gigs
SEVERAL artistes who continue to stage illegal live concerts attracting huge numbers in defiance of the Covid-19 restrictions face the full wrath of the law, police have warned. The honeymoon ...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Artistes want ‘name-and-shame' Covid-19 relief fund 'cheaters'
ARTISTES in Bulawayo have challenged the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) to name and shame those who tried to defraud the Covid-19 Arts relief fund. NACZ director Nicholas Moyo said a...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chifunyise's death shocks arts industry
LEGENDARY playwright and multi-talented artist Stephen Joel Chifunyise, who died at 70 on Monday after a long battle with cancer, was an influential creative who wore many hats and contributed to the ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to open Culture Week
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe Culture Week at Glamis Arena in Harare on Saturday.National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) acting co...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Winky D pays the price
Dancehall music star Winky D could be regretting the decision to echo a subtle political message in some of his songs last year as it has backfired, resulting in a dry awards season for him if exclusi...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 10:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Call to declare Mungoshi national hero
The Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA), through the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), has petitioned government to declare the late prolific and multi-award-winning writer Charles Mungoshi a n...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tuku tribute hits snag
MASVINGO Tuku tribute musical concert which was slated for Caravan Park on Friday last week could not take off due to logistical challenges with organisers saying it will be held after February 16. ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Declare Oliver Mtukudzi a national hero'
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has approached the Government seeking conferment of national hero status on music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi died yesterday afternoon at the Av...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Knives out for Kirsty Coventry
Artists in Zimbabwe have shared their displeasure at the slow process that the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation is taking to avail the budget to the Arts sector and avail a strategic plan...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 13:36hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bev wins big in dancers awards again!
Beverly "Bev" Sibanda's group Sexy Angels collected more gongs at Dancers Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) Awards held at City Sports Bar in the capital on Wednesday.Collectively, Sexy Angels, a ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 16:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nama Facebook Live disrupted
This year's National Art Merit Awards Facebook Live broadcast announcement of nominees was abandoned following power outage.The organisers were broadcasting live from the Reps Theatre in Harar...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mlambos State of the Band Address 2017
Greetings to our Honorable Fans, Friends, Families and Sponsors. Greetings to Mlambos Express Band leader Fiselani SaMangwe Ngwenya. My greetings to one of the Directors and Organizing...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 22:32hrs | 1 | by Thabani Ndlovu (Mlambos Express Band Manager)
NAMA losing its appeal
The National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) is fast losing its appeal among local artists as it has registered a sharp drop of more than 300 entries compared to last year's.Only 775 entries were sub...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 09:23hrs | 1 | by Alice Dube
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 ...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 14:41hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Bulawayo Chibuku Road to Fame winners investigated
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has opened investigations on Bulawayo provincial winners of the Chibuku Road to Fame (CRTF), Kupenya Stars.The groups crime is for singing songs fr...Published: 15 Jul 2016 at 09:17hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Godlwayo Culture Week preps gather momentum
Preparations for Culture Week commemorations are underway. This year's theme is "Culture Week: Towards Increased Community Participation". The commemorations will run from May 21 to May 27 and will ta...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 10:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Promoter flees with Toni Braxton cash
LOCAL music promoter, Bernie Bismarck's BD Promotions failed to pay National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) royalties worth $15 000 after successfully bringing in Toni Braxton and Babyface to per...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 10:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dan Tshanda shows to go ahead
Organisers of the Dan Tshanda music tour have assured fans that the shows would be going ahead next weekend with all the necessary procedures having been done to bring the music groups into the countr...Published: 23 Aug 2015 at 11:50hrs | | by Ngqwele Dube
Dan Tshanda might never perform in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African splash music sensation Dan Tshanda might never perform in Zimbabwe, unless he pays back money he supposedly owes an entertainment promotion agency, after he failed to meet his obligation...Published: 16 Aug 2015 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Mbongeni Msimanga and Peter Matika
Zimbabwean Artists to Re-Unite in South Africa for an Explosive Show
Impumelelo Shining Stars (I.S.S) and the outspoken Gwanda based praise poet Lerato Ndlovu-known in arts circles as 'uNqindi oMnyama' will be travelling to South Africa where there will share stag...Published: 25 May 2015 at 20:50hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo
Ringo, Winnie Khumalo Harare gig in doubt
South African musicians Ringo Madlingozi and Winnie Khumalo gig in Harare on Friday hangs in the balance after it emerged that organisers of the Green Concert are not registered with the National Arts...Published: 14 May 2015 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe arts in diaspora
1. Trip : Meet The Artists Tour by Future Moyo (Rainbow Province Arts –Festival Director & Usungulo Arts founder)Contacts: usunguloarts@gmail.com , Cell: +27603352552 I...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Jamela Vodloza
Nama awards nominees - Full list
A lot has been said about the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), but director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Elvas Mari on Wednesday described the awards' 14-year journey as successfu...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi to deliver lecture at Musica 2014
Zimbabwe's international music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi will on Wednesday deliver a lecture on the ethic and philosophy of being an international artiste and public figure.The lecture will be...Published: 19 Oct 2014 at 16:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe relaxes rules for foreign artistes
IN support of the arts and culture sector, the Department of Immigration has agreed to waive the requirement for all international artistes to get police clearances from their countries when applying...Published: 15 Aug 2014 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Mutizwa
Umoja participants deported from Zimbabwe
IT was a sad sight on Wednesday afternoon at Harare International Airport when the international participants of Umoja Flying Carpet exchange programme were denied entry into the country due to the un...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 19:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Deported Joyous Celebration member, immigration clears air
THE Department of Immigration says Sphumelele Mbambo - a member of South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration Choir - was refused entry into Zimbabwe last week because she did not have a work perm...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 06:59hrs | 4 | by Bongani Ndlovu
L'Vovo Derrango billed for Bulawayo show
THOSE attending the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair which kicks off in Bulawayo next week can set aside time to attend a special show from one of South Africa's top kwaito artistes L'vovo Derrango....Published: 16 Apr 2014 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Vote Lovemore Majaivana for the 2013 NAMA People's Choice Award
Let us take this opportunity to vote Lovemore Majaivana for the 2013 NAMA People's Choice Award sms nama#lovemoremajaivana to 39436 now until Feb 15 at 9pmVoting for the National Arts Council...Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 12:24hrs | 11 | by Faith Silandulo Dube
Promoter dupes Ndolwane
A music promoter has reportedly gone underground, hiding from Ndolwane Super Sounds after allegedly duping the group of more than $2, 000 for two shows held last year. This comes amid concerns...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Mr Ugly competition coming to the City of Kings and Queens
BULAWAYO is regarded as a City of Kings and Queens. Kings and queens are never considered ugly.That is why the rising phenomenon of seeking the ugliest man in the country has mainly gained pop...Published: 27 Oct 2013 at 01:59hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Tuku 'deserves serious recognition from the government'
THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has implored the government to honour Oliver Mtukudzi with a diplomatic passport in recognition of his outstanding contribution's as the country's cultural...Published: 28 Sep 2013 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Jeys Marabini works on '$30,000' UNWTO theme song
Bulawayo veteran musician, Majahahodwa "Jeys" Ndlovu has joined other Zimbabwean musicians in the race to produce the best UNWTO theme song. The competition is being run by the Zimbabwe Tourism Autho...Published: 14 Jun 2013 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Culture Fund and Sweden Award grants worth US$420,000.00 as investment to Zimbabwean Arts, Culture and Heritage
Culture Fund and Sweden Award grants worth US$420,000.00 as investment to Zimbabwean Arts, Culture and HeritageThe Culture Fund is an organisation that s...Published: 09 May 2013 at 15:23hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Nama nominees out today
The much awaited list of the annual National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) nominees is set to be released today.The crème de la crème of the country's artistes are set to converge ...Published: 06 Feb 2013 at 05:07hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
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