From the quiet mining village of Winlock in Gwanda, known to locals as “Wilonki”, to the bustling creative energy of Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, Pardon Dube, widely known as Slayt, has built a reputation as one of Zimbabwe’s boldest self-taught visual storytellers. His journey from cellphone photography to highly conceptual, aesthetically distinct work is a story …
Zibusiso Tshuma is a full-time contemporary visual artist whose work captivates audiences with its technical brilliance, emotive depth and powerful environmental message. Born in Mapisa and now based in Gwanda, Zimbabwe, Zibusiso discovered his passion for art as a young child, drawing from creche days to exploring illustrations at his father’s workplace. Early recognition of …
The Material Scientist of Contemporary Art: Zibusiso Tshuma Read More »
In the vibrant heart of Mzilikazi where life is stitched together with laughter, music and the endless hum of community, Mhondiwa “SaDee” Mhepo grew up surrounded by the rhythm of a massive, tightly-knit family. The fourth of seven children and part of an even wider clan that ensured that family gatherings were grand productions in …
Frames of Truth – The Soulful Realism of SaDee LensWorks Read More »
Sengezo Dlodlo, professionally known in music as Jed Psalms, is a bold, multidisciplinary storyteller and founder of the creative brand Black Is Black. Born in Magaya Village under Chief Marupi in Ward 17, Zimbabwe and partly raised in South Africa, his journey from “village boy” to creative powerhouse is a testament to the power of …
Sengezo Dlodlo : A Visionary Storyteller Shaping Africa’s Creative Future Read More »
In the heart of Matabeleland South, nestled among the quiet hills of Sihayi Village in Matobo District, a young girl once sat beneath moonlit skies, listening closely to the rhythmic voices of elders as they told stories, sang traditional songs and shared proverbs around fires. That girl, Brenda Vundla, grew up with a deep reverence …
In the heart of Matopo Ntunjambili, where the hills whisper stories of ancestors and the wind carries songs of resilience, a young poetic voice is rising, bold, spiritual and deeply rooted in culture. Her name is Ruth Dube, but to audiences, she is known as Mbongikazi Yosiba Indodakazi Yenkosiyamakhosi, intokazi yaseMatojeni. She is not just …
On the 25th of June 2025, the district of Gwanda in Matabeleland South came alive with colour, creativity and celebration. In an extraordinary exhibition organised by Maggie’s Unique Designs, talented creatives with disabilities from across the province showcased their remarkable beadwork creations. The event was held under the uplifting theme: “Creativity Knows No Limits: Unveiling …
Lincoln Magabo, known in creative circles as Lincon Magabo, is a multi-talented Zimbabwean content creator, musician, and storyteller whose influence continues to grow far beyond the borders of his home district of Gwanda in Matabeleland South. With a career spanning five years, Lincoln has cemented himself as a leading figure in the digital creative landscape …
Lincoln Magabo – Where Humor Meets Purpose, and Stories Spark Change Read More »
In the dusty, vibrant streets of Tshabalala township in Bulawayo, where minibus horns form a daily chorus and children’s laughter blends with the clang of backyard metalwork, a quiet force of literary brilliance is at work. His name? Mthokozisi Ngubo, a creative writer, a mathematics and English tutor, and, dare we say it, Zimbabwe’s next …
Meet Mthokozisi Ngubo: Zimbabwe’s Untapped Literary Treasure Read More »
In a world brimming with musical talent, Amen Sibanda, better known by his stage name Scino, is carving out his own unique space in the Afropop genre. Hailing from Nkulumane 12, Scino is an artist whose work fuses his cultural roots with modern, contemporary influences, creating a sound that resonates not only with his local …
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