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In the township of Pelandaba West in Bulawayo, a powerful Maskandi voice is steadily capturing the attention of music lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Known professionally as UMAQHUZU Omakoya, Ishmael Sbusiso Sibanda is part of a new generation of Zimbabwean artists committed to preserving culture, inspiring communities and keeping the spirit of Maskandi music alive. With …

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I am proud to share a deeply significant milestone in my journey as an arts journalist, artist manager, arts researcher and founder of Creatives Magazine, a platform dedicated to promoting and documenting African creative excellence. My work has always been rooted in one core belief that African artists deserve not only to be celebrated locally, …

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Keith Anesu Zulu, popularly known in the arts and entertainment industry as Rixx Kaz Keithavo, is a Zimbabwean music producer, DJ and a recording artist whose life story reflects courage, creativity and determination. Born on 14 September 1996 in Kadoma, Zimbabwe, Keith is one of the young African creatives who are redefining the meaning of …

The Inspiring Musical Journey of Rixx Kaz Keithavo, Zimbabwe’s Super-Abled DJ and Producer Read More »

To encounter the work and worldview of Jerry Lusiku Mwikisa, known to the creative music world as Emzee Mayor, is to witness a singular, compelling phenomenon, a human symphony where every note from the deepest bass of social activism to the soaring treble of artistic innovation is played in resonant harmony. He is not a …

Jerry Lusiku Namibia’s Creative Entrepreneur, Pan-African, Youth & Community Activist Building a New African Narrative Through Film and Community Empowerment. Read More »

Favour Ojieh is a Nigerian chemical scientist and social entrepreneur whose works bring together scientific research, environmental responsibility and everyday practicality in a way that is both rigorous and accessible. She is the founder of Voice of Climate Action, VOCA Shoe Polish, an eco-innovative brand that transforms recovered plastic waste into high-quality shoe care products, …

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Thandiwe Kumwenda, the creative mind and founder of Candy’s Gifts, began her journey into the world of floral and gift design with a simple rose bouquet wrapped in plain paper. That first creation, modest in appearance, carried the most essential ingredient of all, which is the heart. From that humble beginning, Thandiwe has nurtured her …

Thandiwe Kumwenda’s Candy’s Gifts in Lusaka Brings the Art of Meaningful Giving to Life Read More »

Attending the Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI) Global Connect Workshop in Seoul, South Korea, has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career in the creative sector. Organized by the CPI Global Connect Secretariat, the Cultural Partnership Initiative Office and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), the workshop brought together 40 participants …

Bridging Cultures Through Creativity: My Journey at the Cultural Partnership Initiative Global Connect Workshop in Seoul, SOUTH KOREA Read More »

I had the priviledge of attending the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate of the African Union Commission’s Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI 2030) Initiative’s Creative Sector Cohort AfriTalent Southern Africa Bootcamp at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa. The experience was nothing short of transformative, offering invaluable insights into leadership, …

Empowered, Inspired, Unstoppable: My Journey Through the AfriTalent Creative Bootcamp in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. Read More »

Behind the brand Visionry is Keith Musingarabwi, known online as @munash3, a bold Zimbabwean creative whose journey into digital art is as authentic as it is inspiring. His mantra, “Believe it. See it,” perfectly encapsulates his philosophy: that imagination is the seed of every reality. Keith’s artistic journey began long before pixels and screens. As …

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Sapientia H.W Siqhoza is a rare and brilliant creative force whose imagination knows no limits. Operating under the brand name Game Life Entertainment, this self-taught animator, motion graphics artist, musician and storyteller from Chipinge, Zimbabwe, is fast emerging as one of the most exciting voices in Africa’s digital art space. His journey began in the …

Game Life Entertainment: Redefining Music Through UnOrthodox 2D Animation Read More »