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Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born social media creator. By Marcus Chimudzi Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born social media creator who rose to global fame through silent comedy videos on TikTok, has concluded a landmark business transaction valued at US$900 million, marking one of the most significant deals in the global creator economy to date. According to Business…
By Kenneth Wilo Harare, Zimbabwe — The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced a reduction in registration fees for artists and creative organisations, effective January 30, 2026, in a move aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business in the cultural and creative industries. The adjustments are intended to make formal registration more…
Derreck Mpofu, the dismissed ZIMURA Board Member By Bradley Mhungu The involvement of musicians in the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) dispute last Monday marked a decisive turning point, transforming what had largely been viewed as a leadership wrangle into an industry-wide demand for accountability, transparency and structural reform in the management of musicians’ rights…
By Marcus Chimudzi Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe is set to welcome one of the world’s most electrifying internet personalities, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, as part of his headline-grabbing “Speed Does Africa” tour. The livestreaming sensation is travelling across approximately 20 African countries in just 28 days, on a continent-wide journey that…
Chipaz Promotions Pulls An Iconic Show That Noone Saw Coming By Dickson Bandera Two of Zimbabwe’s most dominant music heavyweights, Winky D and Jah Prayzah, are set to share the stage on December 31 at the Glamis Arena in what fans are already describing as a seismic moment in the country’s entertainment history. For more…
Dickson Bandera Renowned environmental musician Pax Gomo has teamed up with Christ the King Daramombe High School to produce a powerful set of conservation-themed songs, marking a milestone in the use of music as an educational and advocacy tool for environmental stewardship. The collaboration birthed an inspiring three-track EP officially launched during the school’s Speech…
Award-winning singer and R&B artist Shashl By Dickson Bandera Award-winning singer and R&B artist Shashl has promised an unforgettable, high-energy performance at the upcoming Nubian Notes Concert, scheduled for 8 November 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The concert, organised by Gateway Stream Media in partnership with ZAR Events, is a celebration of…
By Dickson Bandera Tickets for the upcoming NUBIAN NOTES – A Celebration of Women in Music concert are selling fast, with organisers predicting a full house at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on November 8. The show will feature an all-female lineup of performers, but both men and women are invited to attend. Designed…
Highfield Zimbabwe Grounds is the best place to be this weekend! By Julius Idrissa Manganda Highfield’s Zimbabwe Grounds came alive this Friday as the Love Zimbabwe Festival kicked off, drawing thousands who poured into the iconic venue to celebrate a rich blend of faith, music, culture, and community spirit. The event aimed to promote unity,…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE- Communities across the capital were on Friday treated to music, performances, and interactive activities as the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, together with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), staged roadshows to build momentum for this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. The awareness campaign, which brought high-energy entertainment to neighborhoods, aimed…