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Stories, interviews and film about art, design and photography in Zimbabwe.

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A duet by Taku.zee and Debra Moyo Harare, ZimbabweA duet by Taku.zee and Debra Moyo Harare, ZimbabweWithout you my mind is at unease Without you life’s transition tends to cease Without you my weaknesses are prone to manipulation Without you my sanity is restless, always living The soul to this mode...Arts8 January 2018Paivepo Zim Heritage ColumnPaivepo Zim Heritage ColumnShona Proverbs and their meanings The debut proverb is quite a common one. Shona Proverb – Kuzivambuya huudzwa Literal Translation – Knowing your grandmother comes from being told. Meaning – You learn...Culture & People18 October 2017The Secret Sauce To being a Master BloggerThe Secret Sauce To being a Master BloggerWritten by Thembie Terry [Contributer] When I started blogging, it didn’t seem like something that I would have stuck to this far. It’s been a constant learning process and I still learn every day. I....Arts3 October 2017Process of Shona Roora/Lobola negotiationsProcess of Shona Roora/Lobola negotiationsStage One – Introduction This stage involves the ‘munyayi’ who is a go-between when a man goes to pay the bride price at his future wife’s family stating to the family his intentions and purpose of vi...Culture & People3 October 2017Tongayi Chirisa on Top Billing | FULL INSERTTongayi Chirisa on Top Billing | FULL INSERTActor Tongayi Chirisa may be re-defining what it means to be African American. Born in Zimbabwe, trained in South Africa and having just filmed a sitcom in New York, he’s now shooting a feature here b...Visual Art2 October 2017Languages of ZimbabweLanguages of ZimbabweEnglish is the main language used in the education and judiciary systems. Shona and isiNdebele are the principal indigenous languages of Zimbabwe. Shona is spoken by 70% of the population, isiNdebele....Culture & People30 September 2017When the Song is LIT!!!When the Song is LIT!!!This is how I react to music these days!!!!! Song was by Zimbabwean songstress Tamy Moyo! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkT58Wropu83slvvh-DKTwVisual Art28 September 2017Mix of old & new at IntwasaMix of old & new at IntwasaApart from the Bulawayo Street Carnival that saw hundreds parading in the city, there are concepts of interest that have been introduced and brought back by the Intwasa team this year. The Urban Music...Arts28 September 2017Korea Festival opens on high noteKorea Festival opens on high noteThe festival, which is meant to celebrate Korean arts and culture focusing on traditional music, dance and food, will end on October 3. Afro-fusion singer and mbira player Hope Masike who was part of....Arts27 September 2017Street carnival heralds IntwasaStreet carnival heralds IntwasaThe Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo roars to life today with a street carnival where up to 2 000 thousand people are expected to parade showcasing their various acts and artistic costumes. The proces...Arts27 September 2017Long John the ComedianLong John the ComedianLong John in South AfricaVisual Art25 September 2017What Triggered This?What Triggered This?Tiri bares all...Visual Art22 September 2017Mutare Tales - Telling our own storyMutare Tales - Telling our own storyMutare tales takes place every 6 o 8 weeks, with the highlight of the final show of approximately an hour and a half. artists are given a chance to perform their art in front of a live audience, with....Culture & People21 September 2017The Use of Slang: ZimbabweThe Use of Slang: ZimbabweThey are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people. So if a person was a tech savvy guy, then he would call a Hard Disk Drive a HDD, so would be like “pass me the HDD”. Typically...Culture & People18 September 2017Living Legends: ChibhodhoroLiving Legends: ChibhodhoroAn interview with the esteemed drummer/comedianVisual Art16 September 2017Photofundi PhotographyA promotional video by Photofundi Photography.Photography16 September 2017Waste No Waste! Zimbabwean Artist Creates Amazing Sculptures Out of JunkWaste No Waste! Zimbabwean Artist Creates Amazing Sculptures Out of JunkOne man's junk is another's sculpture! Zimbabwean artist Johnson Zuze creates art out of waste. Take a look!Sculpture15 September 2017ZimSculptZimSculptStone Sculpture from Zimbabwe shown at Dallas ArboretumSculpture14 September 2017Ideas to Rival Kwese ContentSeems Kwese's arrival is causing a stir in some quarters.Theatre13 September 2017Best Zimbabwean Adverts of all Time | Featuring Timmy and TukuBest Zimbabwean Adverts of all Time | Featuring Timmy and TukuTwo of Zimbabwe's arguably most remembered television advertisements.Visual Art13 September 2017Zim Celebs Before and After FameZim Celebs Before and After FameA few pictures of Zimbabwe's spotlight hoggers in their heydays featuring Philip Chiyangwa, Jah Prayzah and many morePhotography13 September 2017In Memory of Tawanda Moyo (Siyaya)In Memory of Tawanda Moyo (Siyaya)In memory of Tawanda "MaPecca" Moyo who died Tuesday 29th August 2017. Tawanda is known for his acting, dance and singing skills as he spent most of his artistic life working and travelling with Siyay...Theatre11 September 2017Zim Carnival Opening 2017 Last NightZim Carnival Opening 2017 Last NightA glimpse at the Samba Dancers performing at the Harare International Carnival 2017.Theatre10 September 2017Letter to my Daughter - BlaqsLetter to my Daughter - BlaqsA beautiful piece of video production with special words for a daughter from her father.Photography8 September 2017