HIFA 2026 will be held under the theme "Up", symbolising renewal, growth, and a fresh chapter for one of Africa's most celebrated arts platforms.

HIFA 2026: Zimbabwe’s flagship arts festival set for full-scale return

HIFA 2026 For eight years, the lush grounds of Harare Gardens fell quiet each May. No mbira drifting across outdoor stages. No packed tents buzzing...

Living outside Zimbabwe doesn't mean losing your connection to its music. Here's exactly how you can support Zimbabwean music from abroad.

How to Support Zimbabwean Music From Abroad

Living outside Zimbabwe doesn't mean losing your connection to its music. Here's exactly how the diaspora can support Zimbabwean artists — from streaming to buying...
The Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA), one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events, has announced key dates for its comeback.

HIFA Announces Return With New Dates for 2026, 2027 and 2028

After years of uncertainty, Zimbabwe’s biggest arts festival appears to be making a return. The Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA), one of Africa’s...

The sudden collapse of Wireless Festival 2026 has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with Kanye West at the center of the controversy.

Kanye West Wireless Festival fiasco: £15m deal, UK ban and event cancellation

The sudden collapse of Wireless Festival 2026 has sent shockwaves through the global music industry, with American rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, at...

A new youth-driven festival is set to take center stage in Harare, as Ama2K Fest promising a high-energy celebration debuts on 4 April 2026.

Ama2K Fest: Ruger, Scotts Maphuma and Naledi Aphiwe invade Harare this weekend

A new youth-driven festival is set to take centre stage in Harare this Easter Holiday, with Ama2K Fest promising a high-energy celebration of music, fashion...
Bryan K Teams Up with Hillview Christian College as they release a fresh rendition of the beloved gospel song “Vane Hanya (Jesu Wedu)”.

Bryan K Teams Up with Hillview Christian College for Vane Hanya

Zimbabwean music producer and recording artist Bryan K has released a fresh rendition of the beloved gospel song “Vane Hanya (Jesu Wedu)”, bringing together his...
Harare is set for one of its biggest live music experiences as Unplugged Zimbabwe returns this Saturday, 28 March, bringing together regional stars.

Unplugged Zimbabwe: Ami Faku headlines Harare’s must-attend music festival

Harare is set for one of its biggest live music experiences of the year as Unplugged Zimbabwe returns this Saturday, 28 March, bringing together regional...

DJ Spunj, born Panashe Mbanje, a rising figure credited with helping to ignite the Amapiano movement locally while building a solid reputation.

DJ Spunj: The Zimbabwean talent shaping the country’s Amapiano sound

DJ Spunj, born Panashe Mbanje, a rising figure credited with helping to ignite the Amapiano movement locally while building a reputation that is beginning to...
Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an anti-trust case.

Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case

Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an anti-trust case targeting its dominance...

Alick Macheso’s camp has broken its silence amid growing outrage over the controversial decision to drop sungura from the NAMAs.

Macheso camp angry as NAMA sidelines sungura

Alick Macheso’s camp has broken its silence amid growing outrage over the controversial decision to drop sungura from the 24th edition of the National Arts...