NAMA ducks awards nepotism criticism with lame excuse
The overall calibre of the work submitted for the 21st NAMA edition, according to the chairperson of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) adjudicators committee Hope Masike, was subpar.
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Holy Ten likens Winky D to a snake, regrets album feature
Zim Hip Hop singer Holy Ten has continued his attack at Dancehall chanter Winky D likening him to a snake in apparent fallout since the pair worked on a recent song titled "Ibotso" off Eureka album.
NAMA Awards 2023 nominees, surprises and new faces
National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) announced Tuesday the nominees for the NAMA 21st edition awards with controversy shrouding the inclusion and omission of some players once again.
Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88 years
Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne, who founded one of the most well-known fragrance companies in the world and was recognised for his unusual apparel creations, passed away on Friday at the age of 88.
South African rapper AKA dies aged 35, all you need to know
South African rapper AKA real name, Kiernan Forbes was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, according to police sources in Durban.
Award winner Mbuya Stella Chiweshe dies at 76
Award-winning Mbira musician Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, real name, Stella Rambisai Nekati Chiweshe has died aged 76 after a short illness.
Mixed feelings for Sulumani Chimbetu’s trilogy Chipfuti Pfuti
Dendera music star Sulumani Chimbetu recently released a trilogy titled Chipfuti Pfuti which has received with mixed feeling by streamers online.
Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion, offered her $1M for silence
Megan Thee Stallion testified in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday that Canadian rapper Tory Lanez promised her $1 million in exchange for her silence regarding his shooting of her feet.
Chillspot Records producer DJ Levels arrested on rape charges
Chillspot Records producer DJ Levels has been detained on rape charges and is currently waiting for his court date at Borrowdale Police Station in Harare.
Balenciaga, Kim Kardashian ties hang in balance after disturbing children ads
Reality show star Kim Kardashian said she is "re-evaluating" her relationship with luxury fashion label Balenciaga for advertising kids holding teddy bears while wearing what some criticised as "bondage gear".
