Former Studio 263 actress Charmaine Mangwende has died.
The actress’ death whose on screen name was Mai Huni has left so many unanswered questions.
Although details of her death are still sketchy, a worrying revelation about her life was made bare on Facebook a fortnight ago.
A one Mai Monty posted in the popular Facebook Group Mvenge Mvenge appealing for knowledge on Charmaine’s relatives.
She revealed at that time that Mai Huni had been sick for 2 months but was being looked after by strangers.
Read the post:
“Good evening people im writing this message to share with the public to get help maybe there is someone who knows Charmaine Mangwende Aka Mai Huni Studio 263.
“She is being looked after by a sister of ours by the name of Magdalene Sharaunga in Chitungwiza Zengeza 4.”
In the post she said that Charmaine had changed her name but was not saying much about her relatives.
“We just found out from someone that her real name must be Zambrina Chakanyuka and she changed it to Charmaine Mangwende she is not feeling for 2 months and she is not saying much about her relatives,” she said.
Mai Monty went on to reveal that Maggie, who was taking care of her had found Mai Huni in town and was now sleeping in the streets.
Some family members who came across the post and the contact details provided recognised her and got in touch with the care givers.
Zimbabwe’s most anticipated film State of Malambia is set for it’s premiere this December.
Producer and director Marc T Mandisoul has pinned hopes on his first ever film that it will change the face of Zimbabwe and Africa in the global film industry.
In an interview with Zimbuzz, Mandisoul officially announced the date for his movie premiere.
“14th of December is the day Zimbabwe will witness Malambia Theme Night and State of Malambia movie premiere”, he said.
“Sets and Props were sponsored by Nash Paints through Tinashe Mutarise, Jack International, Mogul Touch Studios and DreamHouse Media are some of the partners we worked with”, he added.
“World premiere is in UK on 23 February 2019 but January 22 2019 that is the African premiere in Lagos Nigeria”, he revealed.
His production maybe one of Zimbabwes best productions yet with an estimated profit of a quarter million dollars.
“The movie was made on a budget of $104 000 and that is the value investment put into vision which is a trilogy by the way as our project took 7 months (April to November)”, says Mandisoul.
“Tickets will go on sale from 30 November and standard ticket is $15.
The movie features the talents of Don Savania, Jefferson Muserera, Nakita Blake, Ngoni Vere, Elroy W Chastang, Tinotenda Satande,
Dynamic,exciting and creative is multi-award winning choreographer John Cole in his first music video.
With an almost ballooning catalogue of music videos under his belt as a choreographer, John Cole puts the magic on Skoro Skoro to deliver another mesmerising performance.
The video is exactly what we expected, a lot of dancing and crazy stunts.
With Lee Mchoney on the vocals the two are a full package,they both can act and are funny.
Oh yes, and beautiful.
There’s also cameo appearances from singer Cindy Munyavi as well as John Cole’s young kids.
Bringing up a weaving of beautiful pieces of art in one video.
Globally, the Creative economy leverages creativity, technology, culture and innovation catalyses inclusive and sustained economic growth and development.
Creative economy sectors include arts and craft, books, films, paintings, festivals, songs, designs, digital animation and video games.
Accelerators of Creative Economy are Creative and Social hubs by supporting diverse communities of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and culture producers in physical or virtual spaces such as music studios, collectives, online networks, co-working spaces, incubators, and more.
The region has seen the metamorphosis of these spaces over time and noted with great excitement the positive impacts creative hubs offer to communities.
With this in mind, the British Council, Hivos, Nesta in partnership with Enthuse Afrika(ZW), Electric South(ZA) and Youngblood(ZA) have joined forces to develop a flexible co-created learning initiative; formed to support the social and creative hubs in Southern Africa as creative economy drivers and social impact in the region.
Dubbed, connect.hubs, the programme supports diverse communities of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and culture producers in physical or virtual spaces such as music studios, collectives, online networks, co-working spaces, incubators, and more.
The connect.hubs programme will see young leaders, influencers or decision-makers from social and creative hubs attend a 4-day training program designed to build and sustain skills, knowledge and network this November in Cape Town, South Africa as well as Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwean cohort will impart creative wisdom to decision-makers, influencers (aspiring or established), 18-35 years, running hubs or well on their way to establishing a creative hub from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The opportunity is open to the Southern African region opened on Wednesday is available for online applications until the 8th of November.
If you know someone who brings their community together to work, collaborate or access resources, connect.hubs is a great opportunity to ‘connect across the region and go create’ locally or beyond.’
The highly anticipated fifth Zimbabwe International Women’s Awards (ZIWA) took place this past weekend at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham.
The headline sponsor was Express Links International.
The event was attended by 240 guests including nominees and their families and long-time supporters of ZIWA.
Special guests included The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Yvonne Mosquito and her husband Winston.
The Lord Mayor presented the first award of the night. Other special guests were Busi Ncube, a legend of the Zimbabwean music industry and winner of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award who presented the Notable Musician Award to Janet Manyowa, accepted on her behalf by Nagug Musica.
Beatrice Khumalo former ZBC newsreader and radio presenter gave the Woman In Media award to Kim Jayde Robinson of MTV Base.
The event kicked off with a poem written by Alicia Jonathan, daughter of ZIWA Founder Jules Jonathan, ‘I Am ZIWA Legacy’.
The night was hosted by Chiedza Ziyambe, founder of Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase UK, and Bonnie Chimanikire, founder of the High Tea Event.
Entertainment was provided by Nagug Musica, a past ZIWA nominee, Munnya the Wordplay Poet and Prince Dee Jr who performed at the 2016 event, and Tsungai Tsikirai; sound was provided by DJ Viv.
The evening featured surprise giveaways to the audience. Some donated by Langa Cosmetics.
The ZIWA Committee wanted to express their sincere gratitude to the ZIWA family for promoting the ethos of ZIWA.
Madam Boss
Founder, Jules Jonathan said, ‘There is so much hard work behind the scenes and our greatest achievement as a team is the support we have received over the years from our sponsors and the public.
The highlight of the evening was the lifetime achievement accolade, awarded to Mrs Hatifari Munongi affectionately known as gogo,for her services to education.
She fulfilled a lifetime aspiration of getting a university degree at the age of 76 – a BSc Hon in Sociology, Gender and Development Studies from the Women’s University of Africa.
She also founded the Mauya Kumusha Cultural Village to promote Shona customs.
The award was presented by Rhoda Molife, Panel Co-ordinator and Communications Lead, who said ‘I was emotional as I told the audience about Gogo Munongi’s journey.
In fact, I get all teary eyed when I think about what she has done and meeting her was truly a special moment.
She embodies what we like to call ‘staying in your lane’ and ‘living your best life!’
ZIWA 2018: Our Legacy
Winners
Leading Artist
Fungai Marima (UK)
Painter/printmaker and art handler; co-founder of Nzinga Project
Best Blogger
Fitness Bae International (ZIM)
Online run coach, owner of #RunWithFitnessBae, writer and fitness blogger
Community Champion Award
Tariro Chideya (ZIM)
Founder of the charity ‘Put a Smile on a Child’
Notable Musician Award
Janet Manyowa (ZIM)
Multi-award-winning gospel musician
People’s Choice Award
Tyra Chikocho Munetsiwa – Madam Boss (ZIM)
Social media personality, comedian
Rising Star Award
Amanda Nkomo (UK)
Model and Miss Zimbabwe UK 2017
Women’s Collective Award
Qoki Zindlovukazi (UK)
Award-winning collective that raises funds for those in need
The Entrepreneur’s Award
Rufaro Govere (ZIM)
Interior designer and founder of Little Paris Harare
Most Inspirational Woman
Dr Faith Nyamukapa (ZIM)
Social entrepreneur and philanthropist
Outstanding Sportswoman
Grace Chirumanzu (UK)
Sports journalist and martial artist
Best Author
Panashe Chigumadzi (SA)
Author of ‘These Bones Will Rise Again ‘
The Future of Fashion Award
Yvonne Ndava (UK)
Founder and Creative Designer at Yvonne Yvette Designs
Woman in Media
Kim Jayde Robinson (SA)
Presenter on MTV Base Africa, blogger, MC, face of Revlon SA
With just a few taps on a phone screen, ordering food has never been this simpler, eliminating the travelling hustle.
Why go out for dinner or lunch when deliciousness can be delivered to you!
From their kitchen to your table fast Food giant, Simbisa Brands has launched a new technological application which the business has signified will be forming a core part of its go to market strategy going forward.
The Dial-A-Delivery Application, which the company unveiled recently is meant to position the business as a key player in the mobile convergence of services, which has taken the market by storm.
The application was developed locally by a team of Zimbabweans as part of the business’s focus on developing local value chains and solutions.
Warren Meares, Managing Director of Simbisa Brands Zimbabwe explained; “The market is asking for convenience, this is a global phenomenon, and for us, providing convenience to consumers was a natural response as we seek to unlock further opportunities for growth.
There is a convergence of service to mobile devices, and the Dial-A-Delivery Application is our stake in this.”
Simbisa Brands has been on a growth path throughout the year, with the business having opened up complexes in Msasa and Chisipite and also having extended the Haefelis brand to Harare from Bulawayo.
Additionally, the business has purchased additional sites for expansion within the Sam Levy Mall in Borrowdale, where new Nando’s, Haefelis and Creamy Inn stores are being set up.
“We are optimistic about our business, and the prospects for growth in the future, and as the economy opens up and expands, we realise the need to build the capacity we will need for sustained future growth”, added Meares.
Formerly part of Innscor, Simbisa Brands, is the 10th largest company by market capitalisation on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and owns the Pizza Inn, Chicken Inn, Cream Inn, Bakers Inn and Haefelis Brands.
The business also holds licences for Rocomamas, Nando’s, Ocean Basket and Steers in Zimbabwe.
Along both sides of the Zambezi River, in North-West Zimbabwe lives a tribe called the Tonga people.
The Tonga people have a rich tradition, they are one of the most intriguing tribes in the world, despite all the threats and pressures of modern day life, they still hold on to their cultural beliefs and survival life styles.
In the 1950s when Lake Kariba was built their lives drastically changed as they had to be relocated to other parts of Zimbabwe but still they held fast to their way of life.
It is this fascinating story of the Binga based people that Jah Prayzah successfully attempted to tell in song and video.
The song ‘Dzamutsana’ is as rich as the culture it is portraying. Rich also is the hand and eye of Video Director Vusa Blaqs whose craft is surging in popularity and artistic quality.
They say simplicity is the ultimate sophistication; the majority of the video stay zoomed in the homestead of a Binga family.
Simple and elegant, it captured the emotion of Jah Prayzah as he plays the part of a hopeless romantic.
With his loins burning with a desire to land one of the hotties in the Tonga village, Jah Prayzah had to contend with the girl’s fiery father played by Elijah Madzikatire, who could not have any of it.
The lyrics to the song are a tear-jerker, especially when his ‘Mum’ encourages him to accept that he won’t be able to win the heart of the girl.
It evokes a heart-warming sad nostalgia for we all have been there, hoping against hope in the name of love.
Dzamutsana is Jah Prayzah in his golden state. Rich and Poetic.
We shall not spoil it for you..Watch the video Below.
The month of October is a special month with regards to the women in our lives and the battle that is being fought against the monster that is breast cancer.
Clad in pink in a bid to raise more awareness, access to screening equipment, solidarity amongst survivors and preserving the memories of those who lost their lives to breast cancer;
Women and men around the world are uniting together, to produce creative and engaging campaigns in their joint fight against breast cancer.
It is in this line of thinking that MisRed took it upon herself to do something within her sphere of influence for this fight against breast cancer.
This past weekend, MisRed hosted her first Annual Pink Picnic for Breast Cancer Awareness, with the focus to extend the conversation around breast cancer #BeyondOctober.
Amongst the attendees were leading women from various sectors of industry and more importantly, sufferers of breast cancer, survivors and those who have lost loved ones to this ailment.
Whilst October is the official breast cancer awareness month, MisRed believes that the conversation should continue past the month of October.
Not only conversations but initiatives and measures to do with availing screening equipment and educating women should not only be limited to the month of October hence the running hashtag for her campaign – #BeyondOctober.
Amongst the guests who attended were Dr Tendai Chaibva-Mabiza a 29yr old female doctor who part owns Chisipite Medical and Dental and keynote speaker Rutendo Karikoga a Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivor who travelled all the way from Italy to come share her story.
Food World, Davies Events, Jungle Entertainment Ventures, and her management company, KOSHA Management, came together with MisRed as her key corporate partners, ensuring a successful and smooth running Picnic experience.
With #BeyondOctober taking centre stage, MisRed intends on making this an empowering event from which people leave with goals and targets for themselves.
Above all, it is action that speaks the loudest and this is what she wants everyone to walk away with, a plan of action against this omnipresent ailment.
Zimbabwean musical princess Ammara Brown’s new video Svoto will tomorrow 30 October debut on TRACE TV.
Following the successful release of Akiliz, which topped the charts at number one, It seems that everything this mukoko hitmaker touch turns to gold.
After taking a leap to establish her music and listeners throughout the rest of Africa, Ammara Brown releases her latest work titled Svoto featuring the Nigerian Afrobeat mainstay Mr. Eazi.
Svoto has already created a frenzy and has ammartians all over Africa doing the Svoto Challenge throughout social media platforms.
Produced at Jazzworx by multi-award winning producer Ellputo from (Geobek Records) and Don Juan Bacha who not only directed the video, but is also a renowned producer known for producing the likes of Toya Delazy, Khuli Chana, Ross Jack, Zeus and many more.
The song speaks on a carefree romance and a Bonnie & Clyde type of love.
A careless in a love-themed music video was shot in the cultured streets of Soweto.
“It was the most gruelling 3 days of my career and I wouldn’t change it for the world,”said Ammara Brown.
“It was an amazing experience working with the beautiful and talented Zimbabwean Queen Ammara Brown on her latest single Svoto.
It’s an honour to be on this music video and I can’t wait for the rest of the world to see it,”said Mr Eazi.
With an AFRIMA award for the 2018 Best Female Artiste (Southern Africa) and a Revelation of the year nomination from the 5th AFRIMA Ghana, 2018 is proving to be an exciting year for the multi-award winning songbird who is currently wrapping up her album and will be starting her Ammartia Ignite SADC tour soon.
You’ll be able to catch #SVOTO at the following times – 08:00, 09:56, 12:18, 14:35, 18:05 and 20:49
