Arts & Culture

The Dondo Collection

By Rufaro Kaviya Not enough praise could be sung as men and women alike gathered, trying to stay as close as possible to the beautifully crafted pieces, and the men behind the Dondo Collection. Consisting of two distinct pieces with Shona names; Dendere: the reading chair, and Mapazi: the coffee table, this collection by industrial […]

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Fully Loaded Book Club

By Sarah Nyengerai Motivated by the need to create a space in Harare for women to engage socially and intellectually, Fully Booked Book Club was formed in 2014 by six friends.   Five years later, Fully Booked is still going strong with a membership of twelve women who meet once a month and take turns

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Mokoomba – The Band that Crossed the River

By Lucy Kirkman Have you heard of Mokoomba? Many Zimbabweans don’t know of this vibrant Victoria Falls band, currently on tour in the United States. They are known for their original afro-fusion sound, infusing traditional Zimbabwean music with rock beats that get people moving. I interviewed their manager, Marcus Gora, about where they started and where they are going.

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