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African Women Awards set for this Saturday

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African Women Awards set for this Saturday

The inaugural African Women Awards takes place this Saturday at the prestigious Meikles Hotel in Harare.

Honouring women from different parts of the content, the event also has a number of powerful Zimbabwean women on their nominees’ list.

The awards are a brainchild of Carol Nyazika and Lisa Chiriseri who seek to honour women who have made great and positive strides in their different fields of work.

Zimbabwean women who have been nominated include Jackie Mgido founder of Vault Cosmetics ,Karen Mutasa of  CADCO (PVT) LTD, Ruth Makandiwa, Hon. Tabetha Kanengoni-Malinga and Rebecca Chisamba amongst others.

Below is the full lists of nominees:

 

Business and Enterprise Award

Young Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

Affiong Williams – Nigeria – Founder of Reel fruit which is an emerging fruit processing company.

RAKOTOVAOARISON Haingo Nadia – Madagascar – FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL “FRISQUETTE”.  She is also the President Director General of the TOP PRIME RADIO (FM 102.8).

Rapelang Rabana – South Africa – CEO and founder of Cape Town-based Yeigo Communications, which develops software for telecoms-related services including Voice over IP, Instant messaging, SMS messaging and push email services.

 

Business Achievement Award

Monica Musonda – Zambia – Founder & CEO – Java Foods Limited

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu – Ethiopia – CEO & Founder – Sole Rebels

Joy Ndunguste and Janet Nkubana – Rwanda – Founders of Gahaya Links

 

Industry Excellence Award

Captain Irene Koki Mutungi – Kenya – First female pilot at Kenya Airways

Ola Orekunrin – Nigeria – Founder and Managing Director of Flying Doctors

Natalie Jabangwe-Morris – Zimbabwe – Econet Head Business and Marketing Development

 

Dynamic Start-up Business Award

Yasmin Belo-Osagie and Afua Osei – Nigeria –  Founders of She Leads Africa

Jackie Mgido – Zimbabwe  –  Founder Vault Cosmetics

Ngozi Opara –  Nigeria/USA –  Founder of Heat Free Hair

 

Living Legacy Award

Mrs Folorunsho Alakija – Nigeria – Second richest women in Africa

Isabel Dos Santos –  Angola –  Richest woman in Africa. Investor

Karen Mutasa – Zimbabwe –  PARTNER AND DIRECTOR / CADCO (PVT) LTD

 

Community and Politics

Chiedza Mpofu – Zimbabwe –  Philanthropist (NGO owner)

Esther Kalenzi – Uganda – Founder of a nonprofit organization called 40 days over 40 smiles Foundation

Aisha Ojone Abu – Nigeria – She conducts free medical services for rural communities in Nigeria and for Internally displaced persons, moving with her medical experts from one community to the other.

 

Young Activist Award

Sarah Toumi – Tunisia – In December 2013, “Acacias for All” was chosen by the French government as one of the 100 innovations that would shape the future of sustainable development in Africa.

Adepeju Mabadeje Jaiyeoba – Nigeria – Founder – Brown Button Foundation

Juliana Kanyomozi – Uganda –  School Owner- Terpu School aimed at Promoting Girl child Education

 

Social Humanitarian Award

Zeinab Blandia – Sudan – Peacemaker and community leader from the Nuba Mountains in Sudan

Ruth Makandiwa – Zimbabwe –  Philanthropist

Bosibori Nyambane Wairimu – Nigeria – Worked as a Volunteer with AIESEC Nigeria where she travelled despite Boko Haram and trained 1000 Nigerian youth on leadership.

 

Young Change Maker Award

RATOVOSON Tahina Juliana – Madagascar – Director of Partnership and Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sport in Madagascar.

Tabetha Kanengoni-Malinga – Zimbabwe – Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. Youngest minister in government.

Naisula Lesuuda –  Kenya –  Lesuuda, a journalist, Peace Ambassador and Girl Child champion, is the youngest female member of the Senate, the upper house of the Parliament of Kenya

 

Living Leader Award

Jennifer Riria –  Kenya –  Group CEO of Kenya Women Holding

Victoria Kisyombe – Tanzania –  Founder of SELFINA

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf –  Liberia – The world’s first elected black female President and Africa’s first elected female head of state

 

Entertainment and Arts

Creative Visionary Award

Farai Simoyo –  Zimbabwe/USA –  Farai has showcased at The New York Fashion week and seen herself escalate and recently becoming Senior designer for Singer/Rapper Nicki Minaj’s New clothing line.

Danielle Allen – Nigeria/UK/Zimbabwe –  Fashion Designer, ran franchise for The Body Shop, opened TIR Fashion House.

Shirley Frimpong Manso – Ghana – Filmmaker and CEO of Sparrow Productions Ltd

 

Media Excellence Award

ANDRIANTSOA Hantaniaina –  Madagascar –  Director of Communication in  AlaotraMangoro region. Manages TV and local radios,  leads 35 journalists.

Farai –  Zimbabwe –  Co-Founder Farai Media, 2015 Young Global Leader – WEF, speaker, host, Forbes Contributor

NoViolet Bulawayo – Zimbabwe –  NoViolet Bulawayo is the first Black African female and the first Zimbabwean to be shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker prize for her debut novel “We Need New Names.”

 

Star Power Award

Tinashe –  Zimbabwe/USA –  Musician

Bonang Matheba – South Africa –  Talk show host, brand ambassador, designer, radio host

Vimbai Mutinhiri –  Zimbabwe/Nigeria/South Africa – TV host, exec producer, content creator, model

 

Promising Personality Award

Dillish Matthews –  Namibia –  BBA season 8 winner, entertainer, brand ambassador, entrepreneur

Mary Kasoko – Zambia –  TV producer and presenter of a life changing talk show (let’s talk with Mary) positively affecting Zambian women

Hilda Mauya –  Kenya/USA – Up and coming designer.Founder of Dahil Republic of Couture brand and Vision for Africa Foundation in Kenya

 

Living Legend Award

Mo Abudu –  Nigeria – Founder – Ebony Life TV. Talk show host, TV producer, media personality, human resources management consultant, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Biola Alabi – Nigeria –  African media expert

Rebecca Chisamba –  Zimbabwe –  Founder of  Chisamba Productions and Media Consultancy.Most celebrated and pioneer of Talk shows in Zimbabwe, radio host

 

 

When the Streets meet Fashion

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When the Streets meet Fashion

Breaking into the fashion world is a huge task and very few can achieve this feat.

The street ,My Runway is a fashion show to be held on Saturday at the Longcheng Plaza aimed at helping out the budding designers especially the students.

One of the organisers who spoke to Zimbuzz had this to say about the event:

Our fashion show aims to showcase and give a platform to talented young designers most of whom are students and upcoming, therefore we are trying to give them a foundation to gain exposure as it a bit difficult to break out in the fashion industry in Zimbabwe.

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Although its astreets fashion-inspired show, on showcase will be a variety of ready to wear clothes.

The show starts at 5pm.

Misred celebrates 2 yrs on radio and she has a message for you..

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Misred celebrates 2 yrs on radio and she has a message for you..

Misred celebrates 2 years on radio today and she has taken time to thank those who have helped her through the journey.

Here is a message posted on her Facebook page:

Today is a very special day. 2 years ago on 4 November I began my career in Broadcasting at ZiFM Stereo on The Ignition on ZiFM .

I was a complete unknown at the time but thank you to Supa Mandiwanzira Susan Makore Peggy Mvududu Tony Friday and Tonderai Katsande who took a chance on me.

Being a part of ZiFM has opened my mind immensely & even doors that previously were hard to get to.

I have travelled doing what I love, met international figures because the Station believes in us that much! I am nowhere near where I want to be but I want to take a moment to appreciate the milestones and the people that have impacted on my journey small or big.

Thank you to each and every one who has supported me by liking my pages, commenting(mostly on my ridiculous rants lol), those who have attended functions I’ve been a part of just to support a sister, given words of encouragement, corrected me where I made mistakes, put me back in line when I strayed.

My career has been blessed with interactions with great individuals who have wished me nothing but progress.

Thank you to the corporates who believed in me before i ever believed in myself (Sapatos,Black Opal, Chic Street, Coca-Cola, Delta, Mhara Holdings)

Thank you to my mentors Rabison & Makho. I pray for God to continue to let his will be done without question.

May he hold my tongue so I may not speak foolishly but speak to add value in the lives of those who hear me. I have so much to still to learn but it’s important to reflect and take stock.

THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE THROUGH THIS JOURNEY….. to my family at ZiFM I LOVE YOU GUYS! I could never ask for a more talented, loving, committed and awesome group of family than I have in you!‪

 

Shake it Off Afro fusion Night

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Shake it Off Afro fusion Night

Shake it Off Afro fusion Night is an exciting dance party that will give everyone in attendance the opportunity to learn how to dance, or if they have the moves already, to polish their skills!

Dance is a form of exercise, so as you shake the night away you are also keeping your body in shape.

So make a date to Shake It Off this & every Wednesday at  Centurion at 7pm for the fun filled Afro Fusion Nights !

The party will be led by one of Zim’s finest dancers and choreographer, Tyro( real name Alma Manyika).

Tyro is a licensed Zumba instructor, a professional gymnast, and has represented Zimbabwe in B Boy battles in SA, Zambia and USA  for the World Hip Hop  Competition through Jibilika Dance Trust.IMG-20151104-WA0003

Uptown Wednesdays Dancehall Night @ Pabloz

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Uptown Wednesdays Dancehall Night @ Pabloz

Pabloz VIP hosts the Uptown Wednesdays Dancehall Night with music by Legendary Sound DJ Smylie, Zai One, Simmz and Mad Vancho.

$5 ladies free befor 11pm

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Russo’s Wedding: Our thoughts on what the couple wore

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Russo’s Wedding: Our thoughts on what the couple wore

Top music producer Russo Chiradza married his bae Sithokozile Gumede over the weekend at a ceremony held at the Crown Plaza Hotel.

We take a look at what the couple wore at their wedding day and what it meant.

 

 The gorgeous Sithokozile

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The bride’s dress was in intricate chiffon bedazzled in lace. The mermaid silhouette brought about the fairy tale feel as it body hugs all the curves giving a well rounded figure perfect for holy matrimonial seduction.

The tonal jewels complement the dress adding on to the full figure.

This is Russo

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As of the grooms affair the slate gray cravat added in detail to the monochromatic suit bringing about masculinity and strength.

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As a whole this makes them become a power couple. Congratulations!!!!

 

#WCW: Our pick is Vimbai Mtinhiri

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#WCW: Our pick is Vimbai Mtinhiri

Our this week’s pick for Woman Crush Wednesday is Vimbai Mtinhiri aka Miss Vimbai.

Vimbai Mutinhiri (born 18 February 1987) is a Zimbabwean actress, model and television personality. She was born in Harare, Zimbabwe but raised in different countries.

Prior to participating in Big Brother Africa Amplified in 2011, she studied in South Africa graduating from the University of Cape Town with an honours degree in politics, philosophy and economics.

Vimbai is the youngest of four children of Ambrose Mutinhiri and Tracy Mutinhiri.

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In 2011, Vimbai took part in Big Brother Africa season 6 (Amplified) and was the 16th housemate to be evicted, on Day 84

In 2012, Vimbai was selected to co-host Star Gist a daily showbiz entertainment programme, which premièred on Africa Magic Entertainment Channel on MultiChoice’s DStv on 11 June 2012

She has gone on to host major African events, notably the first ever Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards brocast live to 54 countries from Lagos, Nigeria.

Currently the Face of Castle Milk Stout (Cameroon), she has also been on the runway at the SA Fashion Week and the Zimbabwe Fashion Week.

Tonight with Zororo debuts tomorrow on DSTV

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Tonight with Zororo debuts tomorrow on DSTV

Zimbabwe’s vibrant current affairs talk show Tonight with Zororro makes its debut tomorrow on DSTV’s Zambezi Magic at 2030hrs CAT.

A late night talk show, Tonight with Zororo aims to bring you the best possible insights into youth orientated, socio economical issues in Zimbabwe.

The #TWZ Show is the voice of a new generation. It touches on key issues that affect Zimbabweans and ultimately young Africans at large. Hosted by one of Zimbabwe’s most promising media personalities, Zororo Makamba, #TWZ aims to provide a fresh perspective on topics as well as show a different side to personalities Zororo interviews

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Zororo Makamba is a Zimbabwean radio personality, television host, and producer. On radio, Makamba started his career at ZiFM Stereo and now he hosts Tonight with Zororo.

 

 

 

Video: Tinashe gets up close and personal with Chris Brown

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Video: Tinashe gets up close and personal with Chris Brown

We waited for it and it finally happened. Two of the hottest performers in showbiz finally hooked up and gosh is it hotter!!

The video which premiered in New York City’s Times Square takes place at a penthouse in downtown L.A.

Tinashe shows off her dancing prowess where she battles different dancers in different genres and defeating them.

Enter Chris Brown and the battle got tougher, the talented entertainer who goes shirtless in the video then gets up close and personal with Tinashe as the two dance together.

In this video Tinashe is at her all time beautiful best. And her dance moves are so on point.

Watch video below

How Government let the musicians down on piracy

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How Government let the musicians down on piracy

Article written by Mono Mukundu

 

The reason why the majority of music recorded before the piracy era was of good quality was because of the contract system that was used by record companies that time.
Artists were recorded free of charge by record companies, the record company would cover all costs from audio recording, album sleeve design, duplication of cds, video production. All these costs mean a lot of money.

 
In developed countries the minimum cost of a good video can cost from $20 000.
So the record company will recover all these costs from the sales of the album and share percentages with the artist.

 
So since the company covered all these costs, it meant that the company, through its music producers, made sure that the musicians performed to their standard, all substandard music was turned down.

 
These days artists pay for the studio time, so the producers don’t have much of a say because anemari ndiye mukuru.

 

The contract system has advantages to both artist and record company…to the artist it’s an advantage pakuti you do not pay anything to have your album recorded, so any broke or poor musician was able to record his music as long as he had good material.

 

To the record company the advantage is that it’s more profitable to record artists under contract, sell the music and get your percentage than use the cash system.

 

DISADVANTAGES OF THE CASH SYSTEM
Now when a country has such ruthless level of piracy like in Zimbabwe if the record company covers all costs for the recording there is no way they can get their money back because all revenue will be harvested by the music pirates.

 
As a result all record companies and producers have adopted the cash system, this means everybody who wants to record music has to foot his own bill, from music recording, paying session musicians, transport and food, photo shoots, album sleeve artwork, cd  and sleeve duplication, video shoot and production.

 
As a result all the talented musicians in the ghetto and rural areas cannot afford to foot these bills, the recording studios have bills to pay, they also need to survive too so they cannot give their services for free, end result it’s the music that suffers on a national level.

 
This means there is a lot of untapped talent lying idle because the artists cannot afford to pay.
Right now the next Oliver Mtukudzi, the next Bhundu boys, the next Mukanya is stuck somewhere in the rural areas or ghetto, with a song book full of hits that can put Zimbabwe on the map, but has no money to record the music.

 

DOES PIRACY HAVE ADVANTAGES?

To say that piracy has advantages because pane ma artists akaita popular nayo is the same as telling a rape victim kuti “Thank God at least you now have a baby as a result of the rape..”

 

You can’t say crime has an advantage, after all before piracy artists used to get popular still…but they would be rich and popular, the likes of vana Dembo,Chibadura etc….unlike nowadays where you get to be poor and famous.
Zahara released an album that sold 20 000 copies on one day, this used to happen in Zimbabwe, it can’t happen when pirated discs are sold openly like tomatoes kudaro.

 

I hate to hear people ask us “what have you as musicians done about piracy?”….what do you expect us to do besides raise alarm? Every crime victim’s duty is simply to raise alarm, then the law makers do their part, then the law enforcement agents do their part…period…don’t give us tips on how to beat “piracy competition”…sungai mbavha..period!

 

SO WHO DO I BLAME FOR PIRACY
Of course the economy contributed but the number one institution that has let us down in this case is the government.

 
Instead of seeing music pirates as criminals, they see them as competition, as a result we as artists are given tips on how to “beat the competition”,hanzi lower your prices and match the pirates….come on, don’t give us tips, sungai mbavha idzo!

 
When rural farmers complained about cattle rustlers, the farmers were not given tips on how to “beat the competition”, stiffer penalties were put in place and the situation was controlled, the same happened with carjacking and rape crimes.

 
If the government has the willingness to have all the pirates removed from the streets we all know they have the efficiency, it’s just a matter yekuti they are not willing to help, period….maybe they still see music as for marombe.

 

 

There is need for stiffer laws against piracy just like what they do in other countries, try to sell a pirated disc in USA and see what will happen to you, the FBI will hunt you down.

I just hope no politician will see this as something else that it’s not, this is simply a cry for help, matiregerera kumagitare, stop giving us those“piracy is a cancer” speeches at album launches, sungai mbavha!

 

(Please note: Do not contribute any inflammatory political statements, this is simply about music)

Mono Mukundu is a music producer and guitarist

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