By Associated Press KANO: As emergencies go, it has a catchy tune. Faced with a Nigerian election that could spiral into violence, some in the popular film industry known as Kannywood gathered this week to shoot an urgent music video appealing for peace. On an impromptu set outside the northern city of Kano, young women
By Associated Press CHICAGO: “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told authorities he was attacked in Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said. Smollett turned himself in at
By William Milasi WORLD acclaimed Polish artist Klara Wojtkowska has roped in top Zimbabwean music producer Mono Mukundu on her upcoming project. The violinist, who has close ties with the country, said the yet-to-be named 13 track album is a celebration of culture and identity. In a recent interview with newzimbabwe.com Klara said the Slavic culture found
By Idah Mhetu LATE renowned author Charles Mungoshi was Tuesday laid to rest at Mungoshi homestead, rural Chivhu in a ceremony that was attended by hundreds of mourners including his colleagues within the country’s arts industry. Addressing mourners during the solemn event, former Industry and Commerce Minister Mike Bimha said his wish, together with those
By Paidashe Mandivengerei ‘Mudendere’ hitmaker, Dobba Don, has said he shuns collaborations because other artists want to “sabotage” his music. Speaking to a local publication, Dobba, real name Dumalisile Mehlomakulu, said while working on songs with fellow artists, he realised they wanted to ruin his career. “I have worked with some artistes, but I figured
By Paidashe Mandivengerei LEGENDARY American artist and producer Teddy Riley has endorsed Zimbabwean Dancehall chanter Nutty O after the latter’s performance at the Bob Marley Birthday Festival. The singer-songwriter who worked closely in the studio with Michael Jackson throughout his music career was a special guest at the Reggae Beachfest’s concert. Nutty O, real name
By Paidashe Mandivengerei NIGERIAN reggae dancehall superstar, Patoranking is set for his debut concert in Zimbabwe April this year. The event will be hosted at the Harare International Conference Centre. Promoters, Kayse Connect have pegged the tickets in US dollars or an equivalent charge in bond notes. Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known in the music
eNCA DJ Cleo has responded to social media outrage following his post with convicted rapist Sipho ‘Brickz’ Ngwenya. Social media users accused Cleo of showing support to Ngwenya after they reunited at a sporting event held at a prison in the West Rand by a non-profit organisation, Humanitarian Empowerment Fund. Brickz is serving a 15-year
eNCA US rapper 50 Cent is consulting his legal team after a police commander allegedly encouraged officers to shoot him. According to New York Daily News Deputy Inspector allegedly told officers to shoot 50 Cent “on sight” during a roll call in June. The Candy Shop rapper took to Instagram on Sunday to respond to
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Ruth E. Carter is a black woman blazing a trail as a costume designer in a film industry with not many who look like her. But through her upcoming career achievement award and Oscar nomination for her Afro-futuristic wardrobes in the superhero film “Black Panther,” Carter believes she can “knock
By AFP The lawyer representing a porn star in a legal battle with US President Donald Trump said Thursday his office has previously unreleased footage of R&B superstar R. Kelly having sex with a young girl. Michael Avenatti said his team discovered the graphic tape as representatives of multiple clients linked to accusations against the
By Associated Press ATLANTA: The Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage said in an interview aired Friday that he didn’t talk about his British citizenship before because he didn’t want to get deported. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose given name is She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested Feb. 3. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement called it a targeted operation.
By Paidashe Mandivengerei UPCOMING Zimbabwean Afro Jazz artist, Greatman has promised to give his fans abroad an unrivalled performance during his United Kingdom tour. The ‘Pandakazvarwa’ hitmaker was included in a line up for a tour scheduled for the 2nd of March in Leicester. In an interview with NewZimbabwe.com, the Great Generation Band leader promised
Channel24 Bill Cosby has had a lot of time to think while in prison and in a statement he believes his incarceration has made him a ‘political prisoner’, Page Six reports. In a bizarre statement released by his spokesman Andrew Wyatt, the former Cosby Show actor said, “My political beliefs, my actions of trying to
By Staff Reporter ONE of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated authors, Charles Mungoshi has died. He was 71. His death was confirmed by the family in a statement Saturday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of our dearly beloved father, Dr Charles Mungoshi (71). “He had been ill for ten years,
Channel24 The nominees for the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards (The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) have been announced and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah received four nominations. Sharing a video on Twitter, showing his Enthusiasm about the nominations, Trevor wrote: “That excitement after finding out we’ve been nominated for 4
AP It appears Michelle Obama received a reality check from her mom following her appearance at the Grammys. The former first lady took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a text exchange with mom Marian Robinson. Obama had received a standing ovation opening Sunday’s awards show with Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Jada
Africa News French prosecutors on Monday sought a seven-year prison sentence against Congolese music star Koffi Olomide. The 62-year-old musician is standing trial for allegedly sexually assaulting four former dancers who say they were held against their will at a villa outside Paris. The acts including those of violence, coercion and kidnapping were allegedly committed
By Associated Press PHILADELPHIA: Bill Cosby says he “will never have remorse” for the sexual encounter that sent him to prison because he considers his conviction the work of “a low-life district attorney and a corrupt judge.” Cosby’s stance could leave him to serve the high end of a three- to 10-year prison term since
By Associated Press PHOENIX: It appears Michelle Obama received a reality check from her mom following her appearance at the Grammys. The former first lady took to Instagram Wednesday to share a text exchange with mom Marian Robinson. Obama had received a standing ovation opening Sunday’s awards show with Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Jada
