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In my visual creation, I imagined an alternate universe in which Nehanda picked up a gun and fought alongside other freedom fighters. This \u201cwarrior version\u201d of the spirit medium was inspired by many historical things including \u201csacred\u201d fabric patterns, and Chimurenga music. In order to bring out the pivotal role that was played by Chimurenga music in the Zimbabwean colonial war, I chose to include two mbira instruments in my visual creation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people tend to forget that grandmothers also play a huge role in motherhood in several African households. Likewise, my version \u201cMbuya\u201d is seen taking care of a child that\u2019s too young to be biological hers <em>(muzukuru)<\/em>. A child who in this particular image, represents Zimbabwe. 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