The Kingdoms Of Southern Africa
Zeinab Badawi travels sub-Saharan Africa to find out about the powerful kingdoms of southern Africa and their rulers from 10th to 19th century.
Cattle, Crops and Iron
Zeinab Badawi continues her journey through the history of Africa by exploring
The Bhundu Boys – Live At The Mean Fiddler in Harlesden, London (ca. 1989)
Watch The Bhundu Boys' live performance at the Mean Fiddler in Harlesden,
Nyaminyami’s Revenge (ca. 1950)
Whether you believe legend or not, this is a chronology of the
Black People Don’t Scuba Dive
Would you go scuba diving in the Chinoyi Caves?
Lifting the Trade Ban on Rhodesia (1979)
Both guests want, "a democratic government which would not be racist in its composition and which would be achieved with the least
Who wants to be a trillionaire? (ca. 2009)
Imagine paying $417.00 per sheet of toilet paper. Sound crazy? It’s not as crazy as you may think...
Mapungubwe (ca. 1705)
The ancient city of Mapungubwe (meaning ‘hill of the jackal’) is an Iron Age archaeological site in the Limpopo Province on the
Houz Of Gruv #5
Something for the women that inspire and challenge us — our mothers, sisters, and daughters.
The New Face Of Louis Vuitton (ca. 2011)
Today in history, sixteen-year-old Nayasha Matonhodze replaces veteran supermodels to become the face of Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign.
Ti Gonzi – Mufaro Kwamuri
Ti Gonzi is a renowned Zimbabwean Hip Hop artist with over ten years in the music industry. He recently released his much-awaited album ,“Hip Hop Yeku Ghetto 2”. This two-sided album features a balance of Vernacular Shona and English Rap, with tracks such as
Love Shouldn’t Hurt – Winky D, Freeman, Amara Brown, Holy Ten, Sandra Ndebele & Hwabarant
Six of Zimbabwe’s biggest stars have combined their talents to create a
Enzo Ishall – Ndanzvenga
There’s no end in sight for Enzo Ishall’s hot streak. After five
Trevor Dongo – Love Story Part 2 (feat. Hillzy)
With the combined magical powers of Trevor Dongo and Hillzy, the much-anticipated
Soul Jah Love – Pamamonya Ipapo
‘Pamamonya Ipapo’ loosely describes someone triumphing against larger and more physically imposing
Editor's Picks
Black Umfolosi at Shrewsbury Folk Festival (ca. 2022)
Get ready to see a truly magical and extraordinary show when catching a performance by the Zimbabwean music and dance group, Black Umfolosi.
Gold Mafia (ca. 2023)
March 23, 2023, marks a significant day in the history of exposing corruption in the gold industry. The highly anticipated “Gold Mafia” documentary was released, uncovering the dark underbelly of the global gold trade and its links to organised crime
Malcom Mufunde – Economy
With hard-hitting rhymes, mesmerising beats, and soulful lyrics, Malcom Mufunde and YaadUniverse recently dropped their sophomore album, Economy. Displaying true craftsmanship, the album is made up of both punchlines and intricate wordplay. It seamlessly highlights the social and political issues
Black Umfolosi at Shrewsbury Folk Festival (ca. 2022)
Get ready to see a truly magical and extraordinary show when catching a performance by the Zimbabwean music and dance group, Black Umfolosi.
Gold Mafia (ca. 2023)
March 23, 2023, marks a significant day in the history of exposing
Malcom Mufunde – Economy
With hard-hitting rhymes, mesmerising beats, and soulful lyrics, Malcom Mufunde and YaadUniverse
Ti Gonzi – Mufaro Kwamuri
Ti Gonzi is a renowned Zimbabwean Hip Hop artist with over ten
Love Shouldn’t Hurt – Winky D, Freeman, Amara Brown, Holy Ten, Sandra Ndebele & Hwabarant
Six of Zimbabwe’s biggest stars have combined their talents to create a
The Rhodesia Colony
Pfumo re Vanhu (ca. 1978)
How to Africanise the war, yet keep the political situation stable and unchanged? The Rhodesians found an answer with Pfumo Re Vanhu.
Cecil Rhodes: King of Diamonds
Cecil John Rhodes (5 July 1853 – 26 March 1902) was a British mining magnate, and politician in southern Africa. He was prime minister of Cape Colony (1890 – 1896) and organiser of the giant diamond-mining company De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd.
The Selous Scouts (ca. 1977)
The Selous Scouts was a special forces regiment of the Rhodesian Army that operated from 1973 until 1980.
Mugabe’s Gamble (ca. 1981)
Julian Manyon and the team from Thames Television's 'TV Eye' travel to Zimbabwe to Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe,and some of his key revolutionary allies.
How free, how fair? (ca. 1980)
With elections looming in Southern Rhodesia, a small monitoring force work to ensure free and fair elections.
Music Videos
Saintfloew – Silas Mavende
Saintfloew, the Chitungwiza based Samanyanga Sounds rapper, has been stepping up his game since he stepped onto the rap scene back in 2021. His past collaborations with Holy Ten on Gundamwenda and Under Pressure have been veritable hits, and allowed him to show off
Asaph – Asipheli Moya (feat. Msiz’kay)
Listen how can I stay sane / When the only choice for
Jah Prayzah – Nhoroondo
Nhoroondo is a four-part visual series from the tenth studio album by
Tocky Vibes – Binga
Why clothes are so expensive, when they cost very little to make?
Soul Jah Love – Pamamonya Ipapo
‘Pamamonya Ipapo’ loosely describes someone triumphing against larger and more physically imposing