Ingenuity and elegance in ancient African alphabets
From simple alphabets to secret symbolic languages, graphic designer Saki Mafundikwa celebrates the many forms of written communication across the continent of Africa.
Herbert Chitepo at the National Press Club (ca. 1973)
Herbert Chitepo addresses the National Press Club of Australia on July 17,
Thomas Mapfumo – Field Day Festival (ca. 2013)
Enjoy Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited performing at the Feild Day
Love in Lockdown
A short story about two love birds who are stuck in the
Mbira: Spirit Of The People (ca. 1990)
From traditional rituals of music and dance, through the stirring choruses of
Air Zimbabwe TV Advert (ca. 1988)
Some TV ads are made to last. Some not. One that has stayed in our mind - and yours, we’re sure -
The Ariel School Incident (ca. 1994)
On September 16, 1994, children at Ariel school in Ruwa, Zimbabwe said they'd seen a 'UFO' and 'aliens with big eyes' in
She’s Not a Boy
“She’s Not a Boy” is the story of intersex woman who fled Zimbabwe with the hope that she would finally find a
The First British Flag At Bulawayo (ca. 1893)
Today in the history of Zimbabwe the British South Africa Company raises it's flag over Zimbabwe.
Royco Usavi Mix Chicken and Pepper Stir Fry Recipe
Bring out the flavour with Royco Flavour Family Favourites.
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
Asaph – Asipheli Moya (feat. Msiz’kay)
Listen how can I stay sane / When the only choice for a hustler is corona or hunger / And ain’t nobody looking out for our welfare Asaph Song Asipheli Moya Artist Asipheli Moya featuring Msiz’kay Album Single Label MGIZ Ltd t/a MGIZ Publishing
Saintfloew – Silas Mavende
Saintfloew, the Chitungwiza based Samanyanga Sounds rapper, has been stepping up his
Trevor Dongo – Love Story Part 2 (feat. Hillzy)
With the combined magical powers of Trevor Dongo and Hillzy, the much-anticipated
Poptain – Munhu Wenyama
Lord Forgive me if I ever use mi voice / Ina wrong
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