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

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What is the Harare International CarnivalWhat is the Harare International CarnivalCitizens as well as foreigners from all over the world march down the streets of Harare partying. The event, according to Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, is aimed at celebrating diversity, getting communi...Culture & People7 September 2017ZNA Can DanceZimbabwe National Army officers have a goon the dance floor.Theatre7 September 2017Jibilika CypherJibilika Cypher3 on 3 Finals featuring B Boy B-trix B Boy Omatic B Boy Jayz vs Kudzi Silver B Boy MarinoVisual Art6 September 2017Zimbabwe CultureZimbabwe CultureThe vast majority of Zimbabwe's people stem from the great family of Bantu speaking migrants who first ventured east and south across Africa some 2000 years ago. Iron makers and agriculturists they se...Culture & People4 September 2017Unique Blend #RVC -PoetryKeep Quiet… And all they do is bring your name to shame Act sane… And your legacy they lay to waste Be civilized And uncivilized is what they claim to bear Their eyes seeing only what their minds cann...Arts31 August 2017Zimbabwean People and CultureZimbabwean People and CultureAround one in five Zimbabweans (the Ndebele and Kalanga groups) speak Northern Ndebele, commonly known as Sindebele. Both Shona and Sindebele are Bantu languages originating from the time when Bantu-s...Culture & People29 August 2017BROKEN PAVEMENT 2 - 4go10 TribeBROKEN PAVEMENT 2 - 4go10 TribeBroken Pavement, an emotionally compelling show performed by differently abled members of the 4GO10 Tribe is a play is based on the real-life story of the lead dancer Blessing Fire born with a disabil...Theatre28 August 2017NhimbeDuring harvest times a community comes and works together to help each in a Shona traditional custom called Nhimbe. The custom is accompanied by the sharing of the traditional seven day brew.Culture & People22 August 2017Muchongoyo:Muchongoyo:The traditional dance identifies especially with the Ndau people but to a lesser extent the Tsonga (Shangani) people. In Tsonga it is called Muchongolo. Although scholars say the Ndau borrowed the tra...Culture & People18 August 2017Jibilika introduces French dance contestJibilika introduces French dance contestJIBILIKA Dance Festival organisers have introduced a French hip-hop dance competition dubbed Battle Rivalskool as the highlight for this year’s edition in Harare in a bid to maintain the fiesta’s spar...Arts11 August 2017Religion in ZimbabweReligion in ZimbabweAfrican Traditional Religions In Shona and Ndebele religion, God, or the Supreme Being, is seen as the creator and sustainer of the universe in much the same manner as within Christianity. Shona Mwari...Culture & People3 August 2017Things fall apart at WeneraThings fall apart at WeneraTHE centre can no longer hold for the local high-definition soap opera, Wenera, as two more actors have ditched the production over the producers’ alleged unprofessionalism and payment disputes. The c...Arts19 July 2017BAAZ Awards liveChronicle brings you the inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards LIVE from the City of KingsArts30 June 2017Zimbabwe's breakdance king who uses a wheelchair - BBC NewsZimbabwe's breakdance king who uses a wheelchair - BBC NewsWhen Zimbabwean Blessing Fire was born, he was told by doctors he would never be able to walk like a "normal child", but no-one said anything about breakdancing. He uses crutches or a wheelchair to mo...Arts28 June 2017ZIBF registration opens in HarareZIMBABWE International Book Fair Association chairperson, Blazio Tafireyi, yesterday invited exhibitors and interested participants to this year’s edition of Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) sc...Arts21 June 2017Highlights from Zimbabwe Comic Book Day by ComexposedHighlights from Zimbabwe Comic Book Day by ComexposedComexposed, the source of all things comics in Zimbabwe, held a Comic Book Day in Harare over the weekend. Called Comic Day 5 the event is sort of a mini version of their Comexposed Convention, and on...Visual Art25 April 2017National Gallery to host 'Zimbabwe in Design' exhibitionNational Gallery to host 'Zimbabwe in Design' exhibitionThe National Gallery of Zimbabwe is set to host the Zimbabwe -In design exhibition for the fourth time in a row. The exhibition which will officially open on the fourth of May focuses on six types of....Arts24 April 2017Drawing the World Into BeingDrawing the World Into BeingSocial Innovation Fellow Gwendolene Mugodi is launching a venture that brings together artists to create children's stories in her native Zimbabwe. Her vision is to create a physical and digital space...Visual Art7 April 2017Francisca Nyarie Nhongonhema FST AuditionFrancisca Nyarie Nhongonhema FST AuditionNyarie F Nhongonhema auditioning for the Florida Studio Theater's apprenticeship program for 2016Theatre29 March 2017Nhongonhema Spells Out Vision for JibilikaNhongonhema Spells Out Vision for JibilikaJibilika Dance Trust’s new boss Nyaradzo Francisca Nhongonhema has said she is eager to grow the organisation’s brand so that it transcends African borders. Nhongonhema, who took over the creative dir...Visual Art28 March 2017Culture & PeopleThe people of Zimbabwe are rich in culture.Culture & People10 February 2017Doc Vikela (Mai Chisamba)Doc Vikela (Mai Chisamba)Comedian Doc Vikela mimics the famous Mai Chisamba.Theatre23 January 2017Carl Teaches South Africans About ZimbabweCarl Teaches South Africans About ZimbabweCarl Joshua Ncube performs live at Parkers Comedy and Jive (Montecasino) Johannesburg. Carl goes through his guide of Zimbabwean Accents.Theatre23 January 2017Jah Prayzah Mudhara Vachauya Official Video Dance by Ghetto KidsJah Prayzah Mudhara Vachauya Official Video Dance by Ghetto KidsDance group, Ghetto Kids, show off their dance moves on the Mdara Vachauya track.Visual Art23 January 2017