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DJ Noxy Flaunts Sensational Bikini Body and Instagram is Stunned

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DJ Noxy Flaunts Sensational Bikini Body and Instagram is Stunned

There are things in life that should happen more often, like Star FM’s DJ Noxy showing off her gym-honed, ripped-bikini-body.

She has never been shy about flaunting her amazing figure, and we definitely aren’t complaining!

The divine diva posted this sexy tie-up knitted crochet green bikini top with matching with the high leg bikini bottoms.

And she also shows off her supple pair of legs!

DJ Noxy Pic: Instagram/noxydivinediva/

She shyly captioned the pic “There’s always a wild side to an innocent face ? “

Of course, this isn’t the first time Noxy has turned up the heat on social media but we were yet to see her in a full bikini suit and boy did she sizzle.

In February the sexy radio personality was featured in the inaugural Zimbuzz Zim’s Sexiest Top 15 where she took the 10th spot. 

#NAMA18: Government postpones NAMAs

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#NAMA18: Government postpones NAMAs

The National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) date has been moved again following a directive from the Government of Zimbabwe to cancel or postpone all government events.

Initially, the NAMAs were supposed to be held on 16 February 2019 and were moved to 23 March 2019 in a move that Zimbuzz suspected was a move to have a grand Tuku tributed at the HICC.

Due to the devastating effect of Cyclone IDAI which has claimed more than 100 lives in Chimanimani and other parts of the country, the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts And Recreation has decided to cancel the award ceremony.

“The 18TH National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) date has been moved to 13 April 2019. As a Ministry, together with our parastatal the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, we took the decision based on the current national situation of the effects of the natural disaster, cyclone IDAI that have claimed lives and vastly destroyed properties,” read a statement from Minister Kirsty Coventry.

“Cognisant that we are a culture Ministry that values unhu/ubuntu, we saw it noble that we move the awards ceremony and join the rest of fellow Zimbabweans in assisting the affected families.

“My Ministry sincerely apologises to the Sector, Corporates, Events Manager AB Communication, the public and nation at large for inconveniences caused by this development.

We assure that the ceremony will be held accordingly as had been planned at Harare International Conference Centre,” said the Minister.

Meanwhile, voting for this year’s People’s Choice Award closes midnight closes at midnight on 22 March 2019

Poet Munnya features Cindy and Summer Rose in new Poem

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Poet Munnya features Cindy and Summer Rose in new Poem

My deepest longing for your presence bears no criminal intentions cause every macho of a man and kung fu fighter of a man can never stand ground let Alone take a chance with the arrows of Cupid but who am I to pose a threat and take a chance with the arrows of Cupid… I might as well be stupid.”

Reads the opening verse of Munnya’s poem titled 2 dimensions laden with complex imagery.

He paints a vivid mental picture as he uses graphic narratives to address the topic of a love-stricken man.

The man is unapologetic as he impactfully asserts his feelings through the use of decisive, direct and bold language outpouring his feelings.

/It kinda sucks though cause when you stuck in the friend zone it ain’t too much of a comfort zone cause /  how do you express yourself to someone who cares less on the way you feel let alone your well being for all you know you could be in a state of oblivion/ 

Inspired by Kelly Rowland’s song Be Gentle ft Tiziano Fero the poem is captured in visuals that features Zimbabwean personalities singer Cindy Munyavi and fragrance owner Summer Rose.

Munnya

“Cindy and Summer rose are talented souls from their beauty to personalities all of these defy logic, to be honest and they fit the moulds of what I was trying to portray,” explains Munnya on the signifcance of using the two’s images in the video.

The poet who says he already has about 20 other unpublished pieces explains how difficult it was coming up with poem 2 Dimensions

“The poem itself is about 1000 words long, 5 minutes of pure recitals so the time to record was just over 10 hours and a further 120 minutes editing..so you can imagine the stress the repetition and costs,” he said.

Watch and enjoy 2 Dimension below

Marvel Apologises for Leaving Danai Gurira’s Name Off New Avengers Poster

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Marvel Apologises for Leaving Danai Gurira’s Name Off New Avengers Poster

Marvel has apologized for leaving Black Panther star Danai Gurira’s name off the top of the Avengers: Endgame poster.

All 13 actors of the main cast were displayed on the originally released poster, but only 12 names were credited.

Actress Danai Gurira’s name was left entirely out of the top billing, and instead cited in small font at the bottom credits.

You might not see at first glance, but fans did not take long to notice her name was missing.

Here’s the original poster.

Following outrage toward the studio’s decision to make the 41-year-old Zimbabwean-American actress the only character to appear on the poster but not have her name above it, Marvel quickly backtracked on Thursday.

“She should have been up there all this time,” said the studio’s official account, while issuing a new poster with Gurira’s name included.

Judith Makwanya dies

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Judith Makwanya dies

Veteran ZBC journalist and Diplomatic Correspondent Judith Makwanya has died.

She was 55.

According to reports, Makwanya died yesterday evening at West End Hospital after being admitted into hospital over a medical emergency.

Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting Services said the broadcaster served her country with distinction.

She was also one of the journalists placed on the sanctions list.

“Government learns with sadness of the untimely passing on of Diplomatic Correspondent Ms Judith Makwanya. Judith served her country with distinction and was one of the journalists placed on the sanctions list which became a Roll of Honour for Patriots. May Her Soul Rest in Peace,” says the Ministry in a tweet.

MTV Music 24 Replaces VH1 Classic on DStv

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MTV Music 24 Replaces VH1 Classic on DStv

Viacom International Media Networks Africa and MultiChoice Africa effected music channel changes on the DStv platform on Tuesday March 5, introducing MTV Music 24 as a replacement for VH1.

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said MTV Music 24 would offer DStv viewers the latest music videos from all genres, including pop, dance, rock and urban, and stretching from firm favourites to future hits.

Also with effect from March 5, a number of channels would be available  in high definition viewing, including MTV Base (DStv channel 322), MTV (channel 130), Comedy Central (channel 122) and BET Africa (channel 129).

“The upgrade to HD forms an important part of VIMN Africa’s distribution strategy with MultiChoice in order to drive innovation to viewers,” said Ms Dziva.

“The DStv brand has always benefitted from the innovative customer offerings that come from the Viacom stable.

These have included putting local talent in the limelight through well-established international brands. The addition of MTV Music 24 is a development that will delight viewers.”

Coke Studio announces An All Women Finale for International Women’s Day

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Coke Studio announces An All Women Finale for International Women’s Day

In the marking and celebration of 2019 International Women’s Day, the 2019 season of Coke Studio Africa announces its upcoming all women finale episode in a powerful statement and a trail-blazing move.

This will be the first time in the history of the Pan African music property to feature an all-female episode.

It will include female singers, rappers, music producers, studio engineers, a full band, as well as key behind the scenes crew like, content directors, scriptwriters, editors, camera operators and floor managers amongst others.

Over the last six seasons of Coke Studio Africa, the show continues to highlight Africa’s great talent and the opportunities for women in the arts and entertainment industry.

Currently, approximately 60% of all the professionals that work on Coke Studio Africa comprise of women.

Coke Studio Africa will continue to give more meaningful and competitive opportunities to women in the field of arts and music, through the platform.

Top female instrumentalists from Kenya who will be part of Coke Studio Africa All Women Band in the finale episode will include Kasiva Mutua (Percussions), Wendy Kemunto (Vocals), Ivy Alexander (Guitar)

Naomi Ziro (Bass Guitar) and Mutindi Tindi Muasa (Keyboard). Top female artists drawn from across the continent will include Nazizi (Kenya), Lioness (Namibia), Boity (South Africa), Sheebah (Uganda)

Nandy (Tanzania), Lourena Nhate (Mozambique), Tamy (Zimbabwe) and music producer Viola Karuri (Kenya), among others.

Monali Shah, Head of Content Excellence, for Coca-Cola Southern and East African Business Unit says, “We are very excited to announce an all women finale episode of the 2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa.

It’s the first time the production is taking such a bold move in the history of Coke Studio Africa to spotlight the amazing talent we have in entertainment.

The kind of talent and artists we met and discovered during the process was mind blowing and we can’t wait till music fans of the show can watch this powerful episode that will be airing across over 40 countries starting March 29th 2019.”

Listen to the song below

Munnya Usuwana — A Poet with the Gift of Words

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Munnya Usuwana — A Poet with the Gift of Words

A chat with most poets and they all agree on one thing — poetry is one of the most underutilized, and underestimated mediums in modern culture.

Yet popular religious belief will tell you that it is the beauty of words that formed the earth and most of its desirable habitats.

Zimbuzz spoke to 28-year-old Poet Munnya Usuwana from his base in the UK and he invited us into this colourful world of words.

When did you start writing and what do you think attracted you to poetry? 

I started writing quite late, to be honest around 20 -21 years old, in fact, I had a habit of talking to myself when someone pointed out that it could be a gift I was harbouring.

A church brother insisted I should try out creative writing in 2012, well he clearly had a point… I wrote my first poem, Andrew.

How do you think you’ve evolved as a writer over the years? 

I’ve become a lot more efficient and mature less apologetic on the topics I choose I now know how to respond and take time out when the gift is calling.

Are there genres in poetry, if so which genre/type do you do?

I’m an open circuit, what comes my way in mind will go, because I’m a drummer I tend to use a lot of rhythms so I sound like I’m rapping a lot of the times.

Take us the through process of creating/writing a poem 

Say a compilation of words like an abstract picture, a scenery, a sea wave, noise, a memory etc.

One may see the above words and think nothing of it but really one word leads to another so I would say…

A picture on a wall may be a capture of a memory in abstract form that provokes a journey to a scenery of a man’s choice and takes a trip to the edge of a cliff and a contrary of dramatic noise of the ocean and the breeze of the sea and decaying seaweed.

What inspires you to write? 

Some say it’s a spiritual a gift to create something from nothing but I tend to pick up a lot from many things.

For instance, 2 dimensions poem that brought us here was influenced by a picture and Kelly Rowland’s song BE GENTLE what I’m trying to say is I pay attention to the whispers of the mind and the art of creation that includes my surroundings… 

Who are you reading now and what type of literature do you consume? 

I barely read I tend to recite a lot subconsciously and immensely my concentration span is very short hence writing is hard for me I tend to visualize what’s in the mind and vocalise it..Before going on paper… 

Debunk for us one myth about poets 

We are such introverts and mysterious in most things we do…it’s because the gift takes charge in all we do every time.. we see society in a totally different way from most people so we are classed as strange weird and peculiar so it’s a price we tend to pay

#NAMA18 People’s Choice Voting Platform Launched

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#NAMA18 People’s Choice Voting Platform Launched

National Arts Council of Zimbabwe launched the People’s Choice 18th National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) voting platform on Monday 4 March 2019.

Voting will run until the awards night on 22 March 2019.

The People’s Choice Award is a special award given to an artist or arts organisation selected by the public.

The public is afforded the opportunity to make a choice of an artist of their own at every NAMA.

To vote for one’s favourite artist for this year’s People’s Choice Award one has to send the artist’s name to this Whatsapp number 0786286955 with the hashtag #namapeopleschoice2019.

The Artist with the most votes will be awarded at the awards ceremony.

As the name suggests the People’s Choice Award is given to an individual/institution that would have received the most votes from members of the public.

The public is at liberty to select an artist of their choice from the NAMA categories of Music, Literary Arts, Dance, Visual Arts, Film and Television, Theatre and Spoken Word.

Noisettes’ Shingai Releases First Single From Debut Ep Ancient Futures

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Noisettes’ Shingai Releases First Single From Debut Ep Ancient Futures

Shingai, the legendary front woman and bassist from the Noisettes ignites a new chapter with her debut solo EP, ‘Ancient Futures‘.

A “living, breathing, manifestation of Rock & Roll” according to Rolling Stone, distinguished for her mesmerising and dramatic performances, be prepared to be taken on a sonic odyssey.

When the Noisettes flew to Zimbabwe to perform at HiFA, it was a phenomenal moment for the band. 

“It had such an inspirational effect on me as an artist and we will never forget the joyful welcome we received.

We had a jampacked week in Harare and the range of activities included thrifting in Mupedza Nahmo market, Mbare, hiking in Domboshava and visiting my kumusha (father’s side) in Chishawasha with Dan, the other half of the Noisettes.” As recalled by Shingai.

In addition to an organised jam session and meeting of minds with some of her favourite female musicians including the late ChiwonisoMaraire, Hope Masike, Netsai and Tariro Ne-Guitar.

“I wanted to show the vibrancy of our people, for the world to appreciate. The sheer amount of talent that I’ve witnessed on my trips home be it for work, relaxation, or self-development, drove me to put Zimbabwe at the heart of my debut single.”Shingai states.

With an effervescent soundscape, the EP is fearlessly infused with a soulful yet boisterous energy, making the music electrifying and compelling.

In an over-saturated market where evolution and authenticity may be the artist’s key to sustainability, Shingai may well be breaking the boundaries of pop before it consumes itself.

Due to be live across all DSPs in March 2019,‘Coming Home’is inspired by her uncle Thomas Mapfumo’s classic hit ‘Shumba’ and represents the journey of Zimbabwean music, whose legacy she’s taking into the future.

Original synth parts take on mbira and guitars to create infectious hooks, allowing Shingai’s vocals to soar into an auditory league of its own, “Coming Home is my klaxon call for the diaspora to reunite with those at home and build a bridge of hope.

Many of us are scattered and undernourished by the environments we have found ourselves in. We are still healing. ‘Coming Home’ is an ode to our resilience and optimism, even through the chaos.

We are a loving people and this is a love song for the future. As a child and even now, whenever ‘Shumba’ plays, I smile inside. I feel proud of my roots and able am to keep persevering.”

An uplifting and anthemic track, fans can also expect to be taken on a cinematic journey with the music video for ‘Coming Home’ which was written and conceptualised by the visionary.

It was shot on location in the majestic Hills of Domboshava and the bustling capital of Harare. Shingai was adamant to empower local talent, brands and creatives to showcase the country’s magnificent scenery, locations and vibrancy of its people.

Whilst attending the 2018 Durban Film Festival for the feature film ‘Faces’, where she debuted in a lead role alongside Terry Pheto, Shingai had a chance meeting with Authentic Voices.

The Zimbabwean, Jo’burg based production company got behind the project and Joseph Adesunloye (Faces, White Colour Black) was enlisted to direct.

Completing the team of stellar Zimbabwean creatives including Thomas Brickhill, Chiedza Mahere, Zash Chinhara, Sindiso Khumalo, Josh Changa, Dan Ayi Madondo and Uchi Gappah, the music video she’d been dreaming of came to life.

The behind the scenes of ‘Coming Home’featured in the last episode of BBC 2’s eye-opening documentary ‘Africa with Ade Adepitan’ (available on BBC iPlayer for the next 12 months).

Listen to Coming Home HERE

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