The Standard 22 June 2014

30 THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS
JUNE 22 TO 28, 2014
Tia comes home
Winstone Antonio
After starving the local scene of her performances
for over three years, RnB
musician Tia has promised to return
to the country in October for several
shows.
Real name Portia Njazi, the musician said
she will be bringing home her new music.
Now based in neighbouring South Africa,
Tia burst onto the scene in 2003 with her video
Boy You Got to Know that was produced by
the late Fortune McDaddy Mparutsa.
The video, which featured renowned actor
Arnold Tongai Chirisa, who is now based in
Hollywood, at the advent of urban grooves
music made waves on continental music
channel, Channel O, making Tia recognisable
beyond Zimbabwean borders.
The musician said she has continued to
pursue her musical passion and recently
released a new single, Gimme Love, which
is receiving fair attention on different radio
stations in South Africa.
The song, which is a fusion of hip-hop and
house, was originally done in 2011 but has
been remixed and re-mastered by a top South
African producer Neil Thurston.
Speaking to Standardlife&style from her
South Africa base, Tia said she is back on the
showbiz scene with big plans for the future.
“I was quiet for a while focussing on my
studies at Monash University in South Africa
and I am now back with my new single
Gimme Love as I am working on an album to
be released before the end of the year,” Tia
said.
“I have already started working on an accompanying
video as my aim is to penetrate
much on the regional market and then strive
to get onto the international platform.”
Tia said she was overwhelmed by the response
to her single which is being played on
over 20 radio stations in South Africa.
“For this single, Gimme Love I was inspired
by personal experiences and interpretation
of daily events both in the Zimbabwean and
South African communities to which I have
been exposed,” Tia said.
Tia’s music and videos have managed to
capture the attention of many music enthusiasts
locally and regionally.
The musician was introduced to the world
with the album Spice It Up which she recorded
in 2007 and later earned her a string
of accolades including the Zimbabwe Music
Awards (Zima) for the best female urban
groover.
Tia’s second project was the 10-track album
Euphoria recorded in 2011 at Crossline
Music.
She has done collaboration with Jamaican
dancehall star Sizzla Kalonji on a single titled
Harare which they co-wrote.
She recently performed at the Soweto
Fashion Week where designers were launching
their winter designs.
M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
Friends With Better Lives (Premiere): A romantic
comedy about six friends at different stages in their lives
– married, divorced, newly engaged and single – who
are outwardly happy, but are finding it a challenge to
look at each other without wondering... who really has
the better life? From Wednesday 4 June at 18:00 CAT.
The Mentalist: Patrick Jane, an independent consultant
with the California Bureau of Investigation has a
remarkable track record for solving serious crimes
by using his razor sharp skills of observation and
psychological manipulation. Within the Bureau, Jane
is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his
semi-celebrity past as a former psychic medium, whose
paranormal abilities he now admits he feigned. His
final act in playing a psychic was to challenge the serial
killer Red John on television -- resulting in the murder
of Jane’s wife and daughter. From Wednesday 11 June
at 20:30 CAT.
COMEDY CENTRAL (DStv Channel 122)
Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied: Queen of comedy, Wanda
Sykes has become a household name and comedy icon
in her own right. Sykes has graced cinema screens,
stages, award shows and red carpets the world-over,
even garnering 3 prime Emmy nominations, one Emmy
win and a Comedy Award. Wanda Sykes has earned
herself a reputation for telling it like it is with that
sassy mouth of hers. In this one-hour Comedy Central
Original, she enlightens us with her many wisdoms
on relationships, politics, and strip clubs. Watch it on
Monday 2 June at 20:55 CAT
Martin Marathon: Comedy Central will indulge viewers
in a full day of Martin, the comedy sitcom starring
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence. What better way to spend
a Sunday than with Martin, Gina, Shanene and friends.
Martin ran from 1992 to 1997 and was an enormous
success and still garners amazing TV ratings. The show
has been the flagship of numerous networks prime time
line-ups, drawing millions of viewers. It air on Sunday 15
June from 08:55 – 16:50 CAT.
E! ENTERTAINMENT (DStv Channel 124)
Giuliana and Bill: This month, Giuliana and Bill have
their fingers crossed as they wait anxiously to see if they
can move forward and have another baby with their
previous surrogate. Meanwhile, party planning isn’t as
fun at appears when they find themselves disagreeing
over everything from the budget to the organizers
as they prepare for Duke’s first birthday. Later, and
the couple scramble to spend time together on their
anniversary while on a work trip to New York City and
things heat up when they host a reading in celebration
of Colet’s new book. Watch it from on Sundays at
20:00 CAT.
Secret Societies of Hollywood: Discover a darker side
of Hollywood this month, with an exclusive look into
the secret and forbidden world of underground clubs
and ultra-exclusive celebrity parties frequented by
the rich and the powerful. Hidden all over Tinseltown,
these members-only organisations cater to a range of
obsessions, ranging from prostitution to bondage. Join
E! for a shocking, no-holds-barred glimpse at what really
goes on when the lights go out. Tune in on Thursday 5
June at 21:00 CAT.
Worst thing I Ever Posted: In a world where social media
brings fans closer to their favourite stars and allows
them to take a peek into their everyday lives, discover
a handful of celebrities who have taken things too far.
With a panel of comedians and pop culture experts, this
hilarious countdown brings to light the most sensational
online rants and questionable Instagram pictures that
celebrities have ever posted. From naked selfies to a
star who accidentally confessed to a crime on Twitter,
this entertaining special is sure to make you think before
you post! Watch it on Thursday 12 June at 21:00 CAT.
Worst thing I Ever Bought: If you were lucky enough
to have an endless amount of cash at your disposal,
would you spend it on a big house, an expensive new
car or a dream vacation? A lot of Hollywood’s biggest
stars would spend it all on something incredibly bizarre!
Join a hilarious panel including model Amber Rose
and reality star Snooki, as they count down the best
of the worst things that money can buy. From stuffed
horses to ghost hunting gear, discover some of the
most outrageous and ridiculous items that the young,
rich and famous have spent their money on! Tune in on
Thursday, 19 June at 21:00 CAT.
The Escape Club: This brand-new series follows a
group of twenty something looking to leave behind the
humdrum of everyday life and escape to an exotic resort
to experience the ultimate tropical bliss. However,
they soon discover that it has its price, and twists and
surprises along the way force everyone to stay on their
toes and do whatever it takes to keep their place in
paradise. It premieres on Sunday 22 June at 21:00 CAT.
Worst Thing I Ever Wore: With unlimited access to the
best designers, top stylists and fashion advisors, you
would expect celebrities to always look their very best.
Join a comical countdown of the top ten worst outfits
DStv May 2014 Schedules
This Week’s Highlights
worn by A-list stars, with hilarious comments from our
expert panel of experts and clothing connoisseurs,
including model Amber Rose and The Fabulist’s Orly
Shani. From unitards to oversized trousers to the
walking style statement that is Lady Gaga, discover
some of the terrible fashion choices made by some of
today’s most popular celebrities. Watch it on Thursday
26 June at 21:00 CAT.
SONY MAX (DStv Channel 128)
Real Husbands of Hollywood: Time for the hubbies
of Tinseltown to step up and claim their place in the
spotlight! This spoof of The Real Housewives of…
follows comedian Kevin Hart and other married stars
such as Nick Cannon, Nelly and Robin Thicke as they
navigate their surreal celebrity lives in Hollywood. This
semi-scripted series is part reality, part improvised
comedy, part satire as the celebs play fictionalised
versions of themselves, with uproariously funny
results. Diva alert! It starts on Tuesday 3 June at
21:30 CAT.
Impractical Jokers (Premiere): Move over, Candid
Camera– here comes a whole new breed of hiddencamera
gags in Impractical Jokers! This reality TV show
follows the four members of the Tenderloins comedy
troupe – Q, Sal, Joe and Murr – as they challenge
each other to carry out outrageous dares and perform
uproarious pranks in public. Of course, hidden cameras
are filming their antics – and the responses of passing
strangers are generally even more entertaining than
the stunts themselves! The series premieres on
Thursday 12 June at 21:00 CAT.
Most Shocking (Premiere): Are you someone who
reckons that you’ve seen it all? Well, you haven’t
seen Most Shocking. Every week, this reality TV show
assembles a selection of video clips designed to have
even the most hardened cynics picking their jaws up off
the floor. From pulse-racing high-speed police chases
and outrageous criminal antics to freak accidents and
acts of stupendous stupidity, these caught-on-camera
gaffes will have you shouting at your TV screen. Tune in
from Thursday 19 June at 20:00 CAT.
DISCOVERY ID (DStv Channel 171)
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones (Premiere): Crime
reporter and bestselling author Aphrodite Jones
investigates the truth behind the most notorious
crimes in recent memory. In each episode, she uses
her unique instincts to expose the facts about cases
that true-crime fans may have been too quick to judge
during the media firestorm. Featuring interviews with
people connected to the crime – including, whenever
possible, those convicted – Jones attempts to get inside
the minds of the killers in an effort to understand what
drove them to perform such despicable acts. It airs
from Monday 9 June at 19:00 CAT.
Diabolical (Premiere): Dr Michelle Ward is ready to
expand her brand on ID and do what she does best –
get inside the minds of killers. Traditional ID programs
tend to unravel the mystery of who committed a crime
and how, yet the real puzzle that haunts us is: why?
From her early doctorate research interviewing serial
murderers, to her ongoing study of criminal behaviour,
Michelle Ward interviews killers in order to find out
what drove them to cross that deadly line to commit
the ultimate crime. Tune in from Tuesday 24 June at
19:00 CAT.
Ask Oprah’s All Stars (Premiere): In this brand new
series the experts from the Oprah Network, Dr Phil,
Suze Orman and Dr Mehmet Oz will appear on one
stage to answer viewers’ pressing questions about
health, wealth and mental well-being. No matter what
your problem is, America’s top experts are ready to
help, and nothing is off-limits or too embarrassing.
Shot before a live studio audience, this four-part special
offers unprecedented access to Oprah Winfrey’s go-to
group of masters as they share their wisdom and help
viewers jumpstart their best year ever. From Thursday
12 June at 20:00 CAT.
Cyber Stalker (Premiere): A timely documentary
about the dangers of online relationships. Told from
the perspective of the victims and sometimes the
perpetrators themselves, this series will delve into the
stories of love, loss and betrayal caused by the ever
growing social network. How has social networking
changed the dating landscape and why does it send
certain character types into dark and desperate
behaviour? With interviews and cinematic recreations,
Cyber Stalkers will introduce its audience to the tragic
side of social media and questions how society can
ensure a safer virtual experience. Tuesday 10 June at
20:55 CAT.
FOOD NETWORK (DStv Channel 175)
Food Network Star: Enthusiastic chefs compete
for the title of Food Network’s Next Star. The new
finalists prepare three dishes that show individual
culinary points-of-view and a melding of two views in
30 minutes. The series is hosted by the ever popular
Bobby Flay. Tune in from Monday 2 June at 13:05 and
20:10 CAT.
Fast Food Gone Global (Premiere): Fast foods have gone global. But
the big American chains are exporting more than just their classic
burgers, fries, subs, chicken, and pizza; they’re exporting American
ingenuity by adapting to local tastes and taboos. McDonalds, Subway,
Pizza Hut and KFC are changing their menus to make sure they hold
the beef in India, add the shrimp in Japan, go Kosher in Israel and add
the rice and spice in Hong Kong. Coca Cola gets in on the act with
flavours and fizzes that appeal to local palates. So when Americans
stop at their favourite fast food chains around the world, they’re
bound to be surprised by the menu. Tune in from Saturday 28 June
at 12:15 and 21:00 CAT.
ANIMAL PLANET (DStv Channel 183)
World’s Wildest Cities (Premiere): As the world’s eyes focus on Brazil,
take a look at the surprising dramas of humans and nature in one
of the world’s wildest cities in the heart of the Amazon - the jungle
city of Manaus. A booming hub of business and development, the
city is growing rapidly but it’s surrounded by the fragile but gloriously
diverse Amazon, the largest rainforest on the planet. It grows and
creeps from every angle, always threatening to penetrate every
nook and cranny. The World’s Wildest Cities follows the stories
of both animals and people brought together in a small pocket of
overpopulated pristine jungle territory. From Wednesday 18 June
at 18:15 CAT.
Deadly Islands (Premiere): In brand new, six-part series ‘Deadly
Islands’, biologist and predator expert Dave Salmoni journeys to some
of the deadliest islands known to man. Locations include an island
in the South Pacific which is notorious for having an unusually large
concentration of sharks, a South Atlantic island that is home to a pod
of hunting killer whales, and an island in the Galapagos Archipelago
where the weirdest and toughest animals on the planet can be found.
As he explores these remote atolls, Dave attempts to unravel the
mysteries behind each island’s unique ecosystems. But what will he
uncover? From Thursday 26 June at 19:10 CAT.
DISCOVERY WORLD (DStv Channel 187)
Welcome to Rio (Premiere): Officially the happiest city in the world,
Rio is best known as a tropical city of carnival queens and beautiful
beaches - but that’s just its marketing line. The real story is in the
illegally occupied favelas, best known as places besieged by drugs
and violence, without power, electricity, sewage or water, they
exist way off the social and economic grid. There is another side to
this enormous population, over 1.5 million people are building and
fuelling one of the fastest growing economies on Earth. In time for
the football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Welcome
to Rio explores the city through the eyes of the people that are on the
frontline of its development. Humorous, determined and inspiring,
this is a unique window on the people who are the heart and soul of
the city. From Wednesday 4 June at 21:00 CAT.
Curiosity: Stonehenge: Embarking on a fascinating voyage of
discovery, this unique and engaging series goes to extreme lengths to
seek surprising and exciting answers to life’s mysteries. Stonehenge
is one of the most iconic monuments in the world; older than the
pyramids, it has stood as a beacon of early civilisation for over four
and a half thousand years. One enduring mystery remains: how did
the builders move 90 multi-ton stones 200 miles across land and sea
to the ancient stone circle? Curiosity is poised to finally answer this
question. From Sunday 15 June at 21:00 CAT.
DISNEY CHANNEL (DStv Channel 303)
Cloud 9: Set in the adrenaline-fuelled world of competitive
snowboarding, this inspiring film tells the story of two snowboarders
who must overcome self-doubt to learn that achieving their dreams
is possible. Kayla Morgan is a prima donna snowboarder who has just
been dropped from her competition team. Kayla finds an unexpected
mentor in Will Cloud, a former snowboarding champion who is
struggling after a career-ending wipeout. As the two grow closer, Will
becomes convinced he has the power to regain his championship
status. Cloud 9 premieres on Friday 27 June at 17:00 CAT.
Byo’s
finest
female
club DJ
Our Correspondence
SHE is a courageous young
woman who had the guts to
venture into a field where
most of her female counterparts
don’t dare to set foot.
Mastering the complex turn table
techniques is a job that requires
dexterity and determination.But
one Bulawayo woman, Lindiwe
Ndoe Siziba, has defied the odds
to venture into the industry
which is predominantly male.
In interview DJ Ndoe, as Siziba
is affectionately known, said she
became a DJ last year. “I have
been in the club DJ industry
since last year and I have played
at several clubs in Bulawayo such
as Hawkers, Club 40, Sunset and
Stop over,” said DJ Ndoe who
plays under a group called Mega
Audio.
The soft spoken DJ said she
could play any music but preferred
deep house music. “I mostly
play deep house music because
there is no lady here in Bulawayo
who plays deep house. I also play
music like that of House Rebels,”
said the 24-year-old woman. She
said being DJ was not a stroll in
the park and one needed to be
creative and appeal to the tastes
of different people to avoid the
embarrassment of being booed
off the stage.
“When mixing, one has to be
very creative. You have to understand
the turntables. I am versatile.
When I am at a place where
I am supposed to play sungura I
just play that and when I am at
place where I am supposed to play
ragga, I just do so,” she said.
DJ Ndoe said many people, especially
women are appreciating
her job.
“I am also being hired to play
at weddings and other functions,”
she said. The down side about the
job is that it is not financially
rewarding as “most club owners
don’t take us seriously”
The Harare-born DJ said, normally,
they get paid according
to number of people who attend
their shows. She added that as a
female DJ, one challenge that she
faced was being mistaken for a
lady of the night by some revellers.
“Obviously when people see
you every day at a club some
won’t know what you will be up to
and so the first thing that comes
into their mind is that you are a
person of loose morals.
“It doesn’t really get me down
because people will always be
people, they always say something
whether you do a good or
bad thing,” she said.
DJ Ndoe said, unlike in Harare,
most people in Bulawayo go out
clubbing during the holidays or
the festive season. She said the
late musician Chiwoniso Maraire
inspired her to believethat what
man could do, females could do
as well.
“Chiwoniso was my role model.
She was a woman who played
her mbira instrument, which is
mostly done by men but she managed
to pull through,” she added.
She said due to challenges in
the industry there were less than
five female DJs in Bulawayo. She
said most of them just play for a
short period and disappear.
“The problem with us women
is that we want to play as individuals
but if we could have a unified
group probably there would
more of us,” she said.
She revealed that she had a
number of plans in the pipeline
one of which is to venture into
music production.