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  Zimbabwe is going to have its own version of the show “ Yes I have HIV” launch on the DSTV, Honey channel in June. The show will FOCUS on people living with HIV, providing insight into the challenges and success faced by these people on a daily basis. “This will be a fascinating and inspiring series and it will help remind us all that there are many people living with HIV who need our support and encouragement,”said Liz Dziva, MultiChoice Zimbabwe spokespersons as she made the announcement. The show’s host is going to be Phyllis Mavushe, who was born with HIV and who believes the show will make a difference in the community. “Phyllis is the perfect fit for a show which helps people share their HIV-positive status with their loved ones for the first time. She meets with each person to find out about their individual journeys and learn how they contracted the virus. Then she brings in an expert to help families face the truth and find ways of living positively with the dise...

  Standing with the 11 500 striking writers in America, the Writer Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) on Wednesday joined writer and other workers in the media sector for a day of “ Screenwriters Everywhere.” “Screenwriters everywhere” was a global day of solidarity with striking Hollywood writers. The protest which took place in central London was to support the 11 500, members of Writers Guild America West and Writer Guild of America East (WGA), who have been on strike since May 2. The WGGB president Sandi Toksvig, ( author and former host of The Big Bake Off) chairperson Lisa Holdsworth ( A Discovery Of witches, Call the Midwife) were there along with writers like Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, Enola Holmes) Russell T Davis ( Doctor Who, Queer as Folk) among others, in raising awareness for the writer’s strike.   Also present were members of fellow Federation of Entertainment Unions, including Equity, Bectu the Musicians’ Union and the NUJ were also present. “I’m proud...

  The 2023 Zimbabwean diamond rush film, co-directed by long time collaborators Joe Njangu and Edie Sandifolo is receiving positive reviews from critics. The movie which is based on the 2008 diamond rush had a Harare exclusive premier in March then Bulawayo. It has been received warmly by critics and the audience that managed to watch it. One site, the 3-mob.com described it as a “surprisingly inspired and gripping drama of incremental tragedy.” A comment that paid tribute to the movie’s handling of drama and the dark tones it. “It is driven by the sheer force of performances by a well put-together cast, seemingly cherry-picked for specific roles for which they exploited their varying skills,” They wrote. “As an ensemble, this is probably one of the best collective we have seen for a while,” they added. Some critics praised Eddie Sandifolo’s performance and gave much emphasis and appreciation on his directorial debut stating, “Sandifolo’s performance as Tindo is perennially o...

  The catchy Tsvakai opening soundtrack is familiar melody to many.   The Midlands State University produced show has slowly gained popularity on TV. Despite the now recognized faces of the students like Tafadzwa popularly known as Tsvakai, who play these, some likable and some unlikable characters, a few actually know the brains behind the series. Though his face is not seen on the screens at home, his impact is definitely seen through the course of the story. Given Mufori, a former student, who was a student himself at the time when Tsvakai film was made and eventually turned into a TV series. The series has continued to air after his graduation and even though he was leaving the school, he made sure to live with mark, as he left with The Best Innovative Student award. The Best Innovative students has continues to thrive as the early stages of his potentially long career in entertainment begin to unfold, as he finds himself being the sole producer of the “Midweek Express” ne...

                                                From his first hit song “Puma” getting him on the scene, to his recent sensations “That’s Why” , “ Today”   and his unique look that has distinguished him from other talents like Voltz JT and Holy Ten,   Tha Bees has proved that the modern wave of Zim hip hop artists is truly a force to be reckoned with. He has shown where determination and talent can get you as he keeps rising the ladder of popularity in the Zimbabwean music industry. Working closely with gifted visionary director Leovy and constantly collaborating with rapper Voltz, Tha Bees is truly out to make a name and leave an unforgettable mark in the industry. Born as Bhekimpilo Sibiya, we have caught with him in an exclusive interview to get to know more about him both as an individual and an artist. MJ: So this is Zimbabwe, and I think the most natu...

Up and coming rapper Kinglenny also known as the “Ndebele King” has confirmed that he is releasing his debut Extended Play (EP) “Down Up” on July 31. The EP will tell the story of how he got from nothing, decided to follow his dreams and his struggles in the strife for success and greatness. The EP will feature 6 tracks, all which will fall under a variety of hip-hop sub genres drill, kasi rap and afro trap. The new project will correspondingly be accompanied by a couple of new videos. “I’m excited for fans to finally be able to listen to the project soon. The EP will be done by the end of June as well as a couple of music videos.” said The Ndebele King. Fans are also going to be treated to collaborations with some favorite names in the underground rap world including Kholin Kay. “I wanted this one successful Zim artist to feature, but I could reach him. So I made it with some up-and-coming artists. To me every feature is special…If I think of ya when I’m making a song then it me...