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Introduction to Nehanda Re-magined

The Nehanda Re-Imagined initiative is a project to revive and re-imagine depictions and the legacy of Mbuya Nehanda in their plurality and diversity, bringing her to a contemporary setting. There has been much discussion on social media...

The Nehanda Statue

The stature done by David Mutasa of Mbuya Nehanda original commissioned by the government was initially released to the public after the President had gone to view it. When it was shared on social media there was...

Nehanda Riddim

The Nehanda Riddim is a Zimbabwe dancehall compilation produced in December 2021. A riddim is an iunstrumental whereby various artists produce their songs using the same instrumental adding their unique touch to it. The Nehanda riddim featured...

The Story of Nehanda – A film

An original Zimbabwean film on the lost story of Charwe the spirit medium of Nehanda. Below are stills from The Story of Nehanda trailer. Watch Trailer

#16WomenVoices – Black Afro

Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Sharleen Eunice Jirongo, also known as Black Afro.  I was born on the 19th of October 1995 in Masvingo, grew up in Harare with my...

#16WomenVoices – Mary Anibal

Who are you and Where are you from I'm Mary Anibal born and Bread in Harare, Zimbabwe on the 30th of January 2000. I am a student at Music Crossroads Academy Zimbabwe studying music,...

African Women African Bodies

The 21st century has seen the increase of organisations, activists and individuals rising up against the society that has down looked women as incapable and inferior especially in the political, economic sphere of most nations with women...

2016 Great Year For David Alford Harare

2016 has been an incredible year for rising Fashion House, David Alford Harare. The award winning brand dedicated most of the year penetrating the international market showcasing in Ghana, France and Kenya. Their well...

Africa, The universe is not fair – Deal with it and move on!

During the Rio Olympics, there was an interesting theory regarding the Russian doping scandal which saw most of it’s athletes being banned from the games. The theory was that the Russian Federation “state-sponsored” doping in a bid...

Players talk about Never Lundu, the bat doctor

International and local players talk about Never Lundu and how he has helped with their bats. Read Full Article Chamunorwa Chibhabha I have known Lundu for a while now....

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Introduction to Nehanda Re-magined

The Nehanda Re-Imagined initiative is a project to revive and re-imagine depictions and the legacy of Mbuya Nehanda in their plurality and...