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State of Malambia Casting Call — Here’s how you Can be in the movie

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State of Malambia Casting Call — Here’s how you Can be in the movie

It began with a social media call to rais funds to make State of Malambia, the biggest movie ever in Zimbabwe by filmmaker Marc Mandisoul.

 

With a huge budget of well over a hundred thousand, Mandisoul’s dream has taken off and his production house Entertainment Afrika Media Group announced a call for auditions.

Casting is already in progress and they are looking for male and female actors aged between 18-40 for key roles in the movie, those interested can get in touch with Entertainment Afrika Media Group asap +263774254662.

State of Malambia is a story about a mythical kingdom discovered in Southern Zimbabwe, where the people are still deeply rooted in their tradition and culture.

The foreign mercenaries and gangsters who cross the spiritual boarders to get there are searching for ancient treasure but play a key role in the civil battle for the leadership of this Kingdom

“The project kicked off on social media as we raised money for the project and various sponsors have come onboard with packages that will cushion production costs and cover things like transport, accommodation and locations plus catering,” said Mandisoul.

He said they have a partnership with Honde Valley TV and Moses Matanda was in the process and the movie will be shot on RED for global cinema distribution this winter.

State of Malambia will be shot mainly in Harare and most of the country’s tourist resorts and the government is expected to play a huge role in this vision

Baba Manyeruke in Surprise Comeback as he Launches New Album

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Baba Manyeruke in Surprise Comeback as he Launches New Album

It will seem Baba Manyeruke had given us enough music to last a lifetime, but the gospel singer has dug into his rich creative pot to release yet another album.

 

On Saturday 19 May 2018 the veteran Gospel artist Mechanic Manyeruke will launch his new album: ‘DZOKORORO’ in Harare at the upmarket Meikles Hotel, fitting for a celebration themed ‘An Evening with the Legend’.

Rising from the small village of Chiundura near the city of Gweru in Zimbabwe, today Mechanic (Baba) Manyeruke is a household name in Zimbabwe, a Gospel artist who over many years paved a road for the genre in Zimbabwe, with many struggles along the way.

Like so many artists of the world, he has not enjoyed an easy journey but worked many humble jobs to survive in his youth.

A chequered career from gardener to painter, driver and waiter, which provided for his family while he grew as a musician and struggled with early recording companies to recognise Gospel music as needed and wanted in Zimbabwe.

His father was a singer and dancer at traditional gatherings and festivals, specializing in Mhande dances and songs.

After early encounters with the banjo in his childhood, Mechanic was captured by the music of the Salvation Army Band, which he joined in 1968 – and grew from there.

A song leader drafted him into his first live band, ‘The Gospel Singers.

In 1976, at a time when Gospel music was seldom heard on the national airwaves, he recorded his first solo single, ‘Mwana Muparadzi, the Prodigal Son’ with the B-side ‘Kufahakuna member – Death knows no celebrity status’.

Mechanic Manyeruke

Not surprisingly it was not a commercial success but undaunted, he went on to record his first album with the Four Brothers in 1973, and over 20 more since then.

For this launch, Baba Manyeruke called on one of the people who have grown up following his journey since her childhood, and the event is coordinated by the acclaimed Gospel and afro-jazz artist, Dudu Manhenga.

Of her involvement in over 20 years in the arts she says, “I have sung at many events to try to fundraise for a fellow artist we had never celebrated alive.  I welcome the opportunity to serve baba after our interaction in January at the ‘Hope for Zimbabwe’ concert in Chitungwiza.”

Dudu set up the Pulse Foundation which includes pulse Creative Solutions and offers events planning and management as a service.

Now well into his 70s and after many hundreds of performances and 45 years in the recording industry, Baba Manyeruke’s new offering holds the promise of a full, rich musical journey encompassing classic and new originals.

The launch of his latest album in‘An Evening with the Legend’ on 19 May is sure to be both highly enjoyable and a truly inspirational experience.

DStv Zimbabwe to broadcast Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding

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DStv Zimbabwe to broadcast Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding

Zimbabwe’s DStv viewers will have front-row seats at the wedding of the year, that of Britain’s Prince Harry to actress Meghan Markle.

It has been a fairy tale in the making and viewers here will join with millions all around the world to watch the build-up and the ceremony itself, which takes place on Saturday, May 19.

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said excitement was building in anticipation of the pre-event coverage and the live coverage throughout the wedding day itself.

“We are all excited and we are delighted there will be saturation coverage available on DStv to all the people who are interested and want to catch each and every piece of information,” she said.

The wedding will be aired live on E! Entertainment from 12 noon Zimbabwean time, while ITV Choice starts coverage at 10:30am with pre, during and post-wedding coverage.

Sky News and BBC World News will give extensive coverage. E! Entertainment returns at 8pm with the Royal Wedding Rundown recapping all the highlights from the wedding, which takes place in St George’s Chapel in the ground of Windsor Castle, outside London.

Leading up to the big day, viewers will have access to a wide variety of content. Viewers can get to know the royal family better with TLC’s The Making of a Royal Wedding on Wednesday May 16. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Picture/Rediff.com

TLC also runs Wild About Prince Harry, a show that will lead to viewers getting to know the Prince better, and this airs on Thursday May 17.  

ITV Choice viewers will experience The Countdown to The Royal Wedding on Thursday May 17 at 8pm, followed by Harry & Meghan: A Very Modern Romance on Friday May 18 at 8pm.

ITV Choice will also showcase a two-part documentary that examines what it is like to be a royal wife, based on 100 years of Windsor women; this is The Royal Wives of Windsor, airing on Thursday May 24 and Friday May 25, both at 8pm.

Kazz, Mike Mahendere, Olinda among the Big winners at the UK Zim Achievers Awards

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Kazz, Mike Mahendere, Olinda among the Big winners at the UK Zim Achievers Awards

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards raised the bar last night, putting on a spectacular event for the eighth edition at the Grange City Hotel in London.

Running under the theme Plough Back, the awards celebrated several academics and businessmen, including prominent African jeweller, Patrick Mavros and Legal Practitioner, Taffi Nyawanza.

Actor and singer, John Pfumojena was honoured with the Made in Zwe award for being a true cultural ambassador.

Singer Kazz aka Mr Boomslang scooped the music video of the year, gospel singer Michael Mahendere was honoured with the International gospel award whilst Olinda Chapel was named female personality of the year.

The event this year was proudly sponsored by Fintech Company, WorldRemit and Funeral Service Provider, Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan.

WorldRemit Executive, Richard Igoe thanked the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards for a community initiative that brought people together around the world and that created the type of synergy and spirit that the remittance organisation embodies.

Other sponsors for the UK edition included Propertyend, Ndasenda, eZimtech, Women in Healthcare, Vaka Buildings, Mtimandze Group, Starcover, Vavaki Architects, Richvisions, KTrio and Nurseline.

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Meanwhile, nominations for the US  and Australian editions will open on Monday 21st May.

The awards ceremony for the US is scheduled for 29 September in Dallas, Texas. Australia’s edition will follow five weeks later on 3rd November.

Now a permanent fixture on the Zimbabwean community calendar, the awards are now in four countries, with plans for Canada and Zimbabwe to be added to the growing portfolio soon.

 

 2018 Winners list

Business of the year:

Banya Family Placement Agency

Male Entrepreneur:

Ben Masina

Female Entrepreneur:  

Fungai Ndemera

Professional of the year:

Portia Kumalo

Community Champion – (Joint award)

Dumi Moyo and Sithule Nicole Tshuma

Community Organisation:

Qoki Zindlovukazi Manini Amahle

Music video:

Kudana – Kazz aka Mr Boomslang

Music artist:

Icey Stanley

International Gospel:

Michael Mahendere

Fashion Designer:

Sinikiwe Moyo

Young Achiever:

Amanda Nkomo

Sports Personality

Don Armand

Female Personality:

Olinda Chapel

 Male Personality:

Gineas Mupfayi

Breakthrough Award:

Nomalanga Nyamayaro

Event of the Year:

Zimfest 2017

People’s Choice Award

DJ Smallboy Taf

Panels’ Choice Award:

Summer Rose

Dudu of Bridal Couture and Tiaras

Capleton Arrested And Charged With Rape

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Capleton Arrested And Charged With Rape

Dancehall and Reggae legend Capleton real name Clifton Bailey was on Friday arrested on allegations of raping his hairdresser in a hotel, according to Jamaican media.

The entertainer was arrested by detectives assigned to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offence and Child Abuse (CISOCA) after the rape report.

Capleton was questioned in the presence of his attorney Christopher Townsend and that’s when he was arrested and charged.

Reports suggest that the woman filed a police report on May 2 claiming that Capleton sexually assaulted her at a hotel in New Kingston.

In her police report, the unnamed female told police officers that she was contracted by the entertainer to groom his hair at the hotel in New Kingston on April 28 and that’s when he forced himself onto her and had sex with her against her will.

Capleton Picture/proud jamaica

She didn’t file the police report until May 2nd.

Capleton was Monday morning offered bail in the sum of $200,000 when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on a rape charge.

He has denied the allegations saying that the female accuser is lying and even tried to extort him. The superstar even filed a police report about the alleged extortion.

Bailey’s lawyer, Christopher Townsend has since cried foul and alleged that the entertainer is being extorted.

“We made a report to the police and we have been in contact with the police that we are being extorted and I gather that what occurred is that the young lady went and made a report also.

“We have heard several voice notes, there are several WhatsApp messages supporting our allegations of him being extorted,” claimed the lawyer.

The singer commands a large following in Zimbabwe and has filled up venues in his previous visits to the country.

His debut visit was in 2010 during which he celebrated the 2011 New Year holiday with his Zimbabwean fans and made another return in 2012.

If he is found guilty, the artist could face 10-15 years in prison for the crime.

Hundreds of Bulawayo Mums given a Lavish Mother’s Day Treat

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Hundreds of Bulawayo Mums given a Lavish Mother’s Day Treat

Bulawayo mums celebrated their Mothers day in style when they were treated to a five-star luncheon by their children based home and abroad.

Maskandi Songstress Sisa Senkosi of the Amahlolanyama fame organised the event through her page Kuwe Babakazi Esigodlweni Sabo Mama a facebook group in which women help, advice and empower each other seeking solutions to modern problems through holistic means.

“We asked ourselves what would be a better way to thank and show our appreciation than on Mothers day, so we decided to throw a Luncheon for our mothers in Bulawayo as their children living abroad,” said Sisa Senkosi.

Ladies from Uk, America, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and even China came together and paid for their parents to be hosted for the event.

The event was at Cresta Lodge and on the day the parents had a red carpet, 3-course meal, goody bag, professional photography for all and transport collecting them from home and dropping them off in the evening.

Moms enjoying their meals on their special day

“Originally it was meant to be a small little party but women kept asking to be part of it, joining and paying for their moms, sisters, aunties and grandmothers.

“We said pay for any woman who made an impact in your life and before we knew it over 150 moms were attending, added Sisa Senkosi.

The event was mainly coordinated by Za Mpofu in Australia and Sithandazile Dube based ko Bulawayo and was overseen by Sisa Senkosi.

The organisers also decided to adopt the ladies who live at Entembeni Old peoples home.

“We raised funds as a group to have a meal delivered to them it was unfortunate that due to their advanced age we could not take them to Cresta with us,” she said.

“But we managed to get them a winter goody bag which consisted of a blanket and tennis shoes among other things.

“After mother’s da,y we are already planning a fathers day too. We hope many men will join us in appreciating our fathers too.”

Sisa Senkosi

Sisa Senkosi has previously donated to causes in Matebeleland such as stationery to the flood victims in Tsholotsho, Blankets and school accessories to the orphans at Emthunzini wethemba and many more other acts of charity.

She is also a talk show host joining the new Facebook craze of facebook broadcasters.

On her show ‘Itshukelwa Ebandla’ which is hosted by Zimbo Live Tv, she addresses issues that affect people in Zimbabwe.

Cultural norms, political situations and many more. The show is mainly in isiNdebele and English.

“Asa cultural ambassador I want to see our people prosper. ‘It is not enough for us to be in the same boat..we have to be rowing in the same direction too,” said Sisa Senkosi.

Jackie Ngarande unveiled as Brand Ambassador for The Single Mother Foundation

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Jackie Ngarande unveiled as Brand Ambassador for The Single Mother Foundation

Philanthropist and supermodel Jackie Tinovimbika Ngarande was over the weekend officially unveiled as the brand ambassador for The Single Mother Foundation.

The Single Mother Foundation is a non-profit organisation whose obligation is to equip, empower, educate, encourage and promote single mothers and their children to undertake perennial projects which will sustain them and their families.

It was founded by Australian based Flo Matambanadzo in January 2017.

Giving her acceptance speech Ms Ngarande highlighted the need for society to look at single mothers with the respect that they would accord any other person.

She also shared her childhood experience of being raised by a single mother.

“My mother lost her husband, my father when she was only 32 years of age, and it is that upbringing which gave me a first experience at the plight of single mothers,” she said.

Jackie Tinovimbika Ngarande

“Single mothers generally are more likely to be vulnerable in most aspects of life and they need to be empowered not just for a day for a lifetime if its possible,” she added.

Ngarande who is not new to charity work also assists more than 145 students with school fees through her Jackie Ngarande Foundation Educational Scheme.

In her role as the Single Mother Foundation Ambassador, she will be tasked with identifying empowerment projects for the ladies as well as coming up with strong structures to monitor their progress.

Currently, the foundation is targeting single mothers in Mabvuku and Marondera with plans to expand to other parts as resources allow.

” It is not uncommon that most single mothers are poorer because of various reasons and it is much harder for them to break out of the cycle of poverty so im hoping with my efforts we can assist a few to make something out of life,” she said.

“At the same time, we want to end the stereotyping that these women experience in societies, single mothers are always victimised for not having a husband, be it in church or elsewhere,” added Ms Ngarande

New Video: Gary Tight ft Dr Oliver Mtukudzi – Ndizarurire

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New Video: Gary Tight ft Dr Oliver Mtukudzi – Ndizarurire

They performed their monstrous collaboration before multitudes at the Mukanya Bira in April and now Gary Tight and Oliver Mtukudzi have decided to preserve the memory of it in a video.

It is a bridging of two generations suspending time to produce a timeless gem.

It’s huge alone to score a collaboration with world acclaimed superstar like Oliver Mtukudzi, but it’s, even more, greater if you can go a further step and record a video.

The video which opens up with a sleeping Gary Tight receiving a call to rush to the studio was shot partly inside the Pakare Paye studios.

One message which the video seems to impress most is the mentor/protege relationship that Gary Tight and Tuku have always had.

It shows an attentive Gary getting musical instructions from Tuku as they pen the song Ndizarurire, the song on its own, we believe deserves better marketing as it a monster hit but not many have heard it.

Watch Gary Tight ft Dr Oliver Mtukudzi – Ndizarurire below

 

Prophet Angel Scores another First..Launches an Energy Drink

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Prophet Angel Scores another First..Launches an Energy Drink

Starting an energy drink business is more difficult than many other businesses, due to the high market saturation of energy drinks but for shrewd businessman, Prophet Uebert Angel there is no barrier to any entry.

Prophet Angel has once again shown his passion and elbow grease to millions of his followers worldwide by launching a new energy drink.

Energy Drinks and other new beverages are taking the business world by storm and have been touted as the new gold rush.

He announced the venture in an Instagram post yesterday, with not many words but the eye-catching design of Black Gold Premium was loud enough to speak for itself.

Information gathered by Zimbuzz revealed that the drink is already hitting the Southern Africa, Europe and Nigerian markets but was already available in Austria.

It will be available in 400mls and 500mls in Africa and 200mls in Europe.

The drink is also set to hit the Zimbabwean market soon where its expected to grab a large market share from the already available brands.

Those who have tasted it say it tastes better than red bull and sweeter but carries a whole lot more caffeine than the usual energy drink.

With well over 3 million registered followers in Southern Africa and millions more who are not registered, if these numbers are anything to go by, the Prophet Angel’s black gold energy drink is set for instant success.

His entry into beverage drinks adds to his already diversified business portfolio which includes real estate.

Prophet Angel also has two commercial buildings in the UK alone, one in the US plus 18 residences, recently Prophet Angel bought a 4-star hotel in France.

It’s a Gqom Party with Distruction Boyz at Club 1+1

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It’s a Gqom Party with Distruction Boyz at Club 1+1

Gqom music duo Distruction Boyz will Friday night make their maiden Harare gig at Club 1+1 in what looks set to be one hell of a party night.

Distruction Boyz who have achieved their goal of becoming the first artists with a strictly gqom album to reach gold status will share the stage with various local artists.

Gqom is a genre of dance music popular in Durban‚ only made mainstream recently by the likes of Babes Wodumo and DJ Tira.

The show is another of the success stories from newly assembled promotions company DTL which is run by Dee Nosh of 2Kings Entertainment.

The duo is made up of 21-year-old Thobani ‘Que’ Mgobhozi and 22-year-old Zipho ‘Gold’ Mthembu who both hail from Kwa-Mashu.

Zimbabwe will experience the magic of Gqom dished out by its original founders come Friday night with their record-breaking summer song, Omunye.

DTL, the organisers have availed tickets at various selling points including Focal Point outlets at Joina City, Sam Levy, Avondale and Westgate.

The tickets are going for $7 and $15 for ordinary and VIP sections respectively.

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