Clash of the titans
Mtandazo Dube — NUMBERS at gigs by local artistes have been declining. Some have blamed the economy, some say there is no lustre in our local stars anymore, while others believe the top artistes have...
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WE all love to relax in our bedrooms at the end of the day, but some of us are in more of a hurry to turn out the lights than others, due to the unimaginative or just plain depressing décor schemes we...
View ArticleVybz Kartel speaks on 5 years in jail
POP music in 2016 simmers with the winding grind of dancehall – Rihanna’s “Work” and Drake’s “One Dance”, two of the year’s biggest singles with 19 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 between them, both...
View ArticleLife’s greatest treat
Andrew Mangwarara — PHASEOLUS vulgaris is the botanical name for the common beans loved by many, both as a green vegetable or in its mature dried form. Beans as we know them originated from the...
View ArticleL-Roy rekindles romance with Stars
Andrew Moyo — L-ROY is one of the biggest names on the local DJ scene, a brand carefully nurtured over the last 15 years. Born Roy Miller, this DJ has established a firm grip in the industry of...
View ArticleCelebrating Radio Zim’s iconic sets
Prince Mushawevato — THERE is no doubt the introduction of new private owned radio stations like Zimpapers’ Star FM and AB Communications’ ZiFM has revolutionised the radio landscape in Zimbabwe. Star...
View ArticleTakura climbs hip-hop ladder
Andrew Moyo — SOUL Afrika, an Afro-pop group, had a promising future on the local music scene, creating beautiful music that had potential to go international. The boy band made up of Takura Shonhai...
View Article‘Nyembezi’ — a girl’s plea
Takudzwa Chihambakwe — “As a mother of four daughters I am very passionate about the girl child and the youth in general. When I read the script it hit me instantaneously that I won’t be alive forever,...
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Who’s the fairest of them all?
Prince Mushawevato — Magic mirror, on the wall — who is the fairest one of all? This question from a Brothers Grimm fairytale is one that will be answered on Friday at the Harare International...
View ArticleHail the king of lovers rock
Andrew Moyo — MAKING it to the pinnacle of the Billboard Reggae Album charts is a remarkable feat, but bouncing back with the same product after being muscled off is simply amazing, a rarity to be...
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Danai Gurira in role of a lifetime
Tinashe Kusema — DANAI GURIRA has finally struck gold! Real gold this time around because she is now in the big league! Having already made her mark on Broadway and mesmerised all as the sword-wielding...
View ArticleNot a bad debut
Andrew Moyo Beyond The Cover — THE pool of local writers is growing by the day despite the challenges affecting the literary industry. While some of the writers venturing into the business might have...
View ArticleIdols SA: It’s Noma vs Thami
Gwendoline Mugauri — THEY came, they sang, they slayed! Tonight, the top two contestants of the South African Idols Season 12 Noma Khumalo (22) and Thami Shobede (28) battle it out for the much...
View Article‘Broadway’ comes to Zim
Takudzwa Chihambakwe — HARARE International School was the place to be last week for all those who love dance, as award-winning choreographer Timikha Fisher led her troops from Breakthrough Productions...
View ArticleI’m paranoid beyond measure
Mai Chisamba, I have a complicated issue but the problem is it is entirely based on assumption. I work in South Africa and I come here once in a while. I am happily married and blessed with two kids...
View ArticleTarzan sizzles but fails to pop
Tinashe Kusema The Big & Small Screen — FOR some reason, “The Legend of Tarzan” almost escaped me during the course of this year. I watched the movie a couple of months ago but it never occurred to...
View Article10th son, 8th album for Kireni Zulu
Prince Mushawevato — VERSATILE artiste Kireni Zulu could soon create his own football team. The renowned marabi music crooner has sired 10 children and, resources permitting, he wants to add more to...
View ArticleJudgement Yard on a roll
Andrew Moyo — OVER the years, reggae and dancehall music has proven to be one of the most popular music genres among local music lovers. The popularity of this type of music gave birth to DJ and MC...
View Article‘Watora Mari’ takes the festive season
Andrew Moyo — DIAMOND Platinumz, Jah Prayzah, Judgement Yard, Killer T, ExQ, Stunner and Trevor D: what a great way to kick-start the festive season. The much anticipated “Watora Mari Concert”, where...
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Tips for decorating with cushions
CUSHIONS are an easy and cost-effective way to add an instant update to your interior. We have rounded up some top expert tips for styling with cushions. How many cushions do I need for my couch? The...
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