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Sthandwa Ncube Tigere recently released her The internet is a powerful tool that connects
first solo album, we caught up with her to talk everyone from everywhere. It has made us all
about it. live in a global village and made it easier to
minister to people across the globe.
-
- Who is Sthandwa Ncube? “Make God the foundation of everything in your
life then everything will align properly. Well I
Sthandwa Ncube Tigere is a gospel musician, guess this has always been in me since my
song writer childhood. Matthew 6:33 Seek ye first the
And from former journalist, I was a vocal singer kingdom of God and all these things will be
at Zimpraise in 2011 to 2012. added unto you”.
I grew up in Bulawayo at Nketa 8 and hold a
degree in Journalism from NUST. - If you could change anything about the
Grew up in a family that love the Lord, My industry what would it be?
uncles and brothers who are Pastors are also
musicians. Increase the support for Zimbabwean local
gospel music
Recently launched my first solo album SEATED
ON THE THRONE that’s now available on all -
digital outlets.
Mine is divinely set to help people worship and
. When I was grade 1 I could see myself singing praise God.
to a large audience and my cousins always
made me sing whenever we got around each My inspirations are Martha Longwe, Sinach,
other. No matter how much I denied the gift Miranda Curtis, Hlengiwe Mhlaba and Lebo
each time I heard gospel songs they did Sekgobela, Ntokozo Mbambo, Zaza, Bheka
something to me and that was a confirmation Mthethwa, Takesure Zamar Ncube
that singing was my purpose.
With the encouragement of my music gift from Yes I have always loved singing, I sang in school
my cousin who is also my music manager, choir at Montrose Girls High, in the church
Preacher Dlamini, I decided it was time I go solo choir. I have also been serving in the church as a
.More so with the help of my music project worship leader until now. I sang UThando
director Tendekai Mano we recorded the album lukababa with Zimpraise 2011 and I sang
.I believe the gospel ministry is a calling for me Izithembiso Zimile and Ingunaphakade with
as I have received many confirmations on that Closer a US-based group last year in Dallas
since childhood. Texas.

I create music that helps people to worship and -
praise God, also to give people hope in Christ What God has or is doing for me encouraged
and assurance of God’s love. me to sing praises to Him .He is God He created

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us for His own glory so we must worship Him Buddie Beats, spotify, amazon prime, apple
that’s our purpose. store iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, Deezer, TikTok,
Napster, iHeartRadio. Due to covid CDz May
My musical plans are to share my music and take a while to be in stores but they will be
ensure that it touches the whole world and distributed in South Africa, Bulawayo and
helps people worship and praise God. Harare.

Being new in the industry and that I have to put
more effort to learn.

Yes I’d love a collaboration with Takesure Zamar
Ncube.

Never stop and keep pressing, when you are For Bulawayo: CDs they can contact my music
waiting to make your dream come true keep manager Preacher Dlamini
preparing yourself, the Lord will align [email protected]
everything together for you. For all things work Whatsapp @ +263773462330
together for good to them that love the Lord. Call on 0773462330

…...it would be great if those who are able to South Africa: Sbonelo Ncube CDs
give others opportunities to do so. @[email protected]
Call
Covid19 helped us realize that life is indeed not +27815603090
our own. Our plans as man can fail us but only Harare:
God’s plans for us never changes.
[email protected].
- What have you learnt in this covid 19
era? Facebook pages - Sthandwa Ncube
Sthandwa Ncube Music
I have learnt to depend on Jesus through prayer Instagram @sthandwa_sikayeso
and His word . Twitter @SthandwaNcube

- Where can people buy your music
from?

People can access my music by searching for
Sthandwa Ncube Tigere through an app called

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BYO TRENDS Jesimine Moyo is making moves in
the entertainment industry and in
her community she grew up in.

Choreographer Martha Graham
once said ‘I feel that the essence of
dance is the expression of man-the
landscape of his soul. I hope that
every dance that I do reveals
something of myself or some
wonderful thing a human can be’
.This could not resonate more with
Jesimine Moyo, a singer, dancer,
drummer, and actor. Since her
tender age she has been expressing
herself through movement, not
only has it helped her define her
own path but it has also allowed
her to influence others.

Growing up in Nguboyenja
Jesimine was first introduced to
arts in 2016 when she was part of a
group called Ingwenyama which is
now based in Victoria falls, she had
to move to Harare a year later to
pursue her career as her family was
against her doing arts. She joined
Mambokadzi and one of her
directors had to talk to her family
for them to fully give her the
blessings to do her craft.

Later on she moved to the United
Kingdom.

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It was her determination that led her
to receive one of the most prestigious
awards for strictly come dance for
Africa in 2016, which led to her t0
perform a set in Mama Africa and also
Afro beats and many different events
where she usually performs with South
African Zulu dancers and Bulawayo
dancers and also Busi Mhlanga .
Being on stage is her home as she
enjoys it and it’s her happy place
singing and dancing comes natural to
her.

During her busy schedule she has time to teach kids at Nguboyenja called Inkayezi ‘The shining
star ‘ and it’s mostly made up of primary school kids
The project is being run by her brother Mangoma.

“MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE GOOD IN PEOPLE “

Jesimine inspiration comes from her sister Rea Moyo and her brother Othnell Mangoma Moyo. She is a
big dreamer and go getter who believes that you can be anything you want in life as long as you keep
learning and being wiser .One of her dream is to do some work with Sean Paul and Angelique Kidjo.

One of the saddest part of being a parent is to live far from you child , as many people face such
situations , she is lucky that her mother is there to take care of her son and they always talk throughout
the day on the phone.

The world came to a standstill and every sector was affected all the shows were cancelled, most artist
are resorting to online performances in order for them to survive.

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Facebook ; Jesimine Moyo
Instagram ; @moyojesimine
Email; [email protected]
Twitter: Jesimine Moyo
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*MODEL
* POET
* TEACHER
* ACTRESS
* CINEMATOGRAPHER
* PRODUCER
* DIRECTOR
*SCRIPT WRITER

* Currently studying Film and television studies at the College of
creative Arts Africa.

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Poets and POETRY
Writers’
Den is an corner
initiative founded by
for individuals who are keen to grow, learn and
Mthulisi Ndlovu also with a strong desire to develop their God given
penning skills.
known as KingKG, a
THE PLATFORM IS PROUDLY POWERED BY A
multi-talented record ZIMBABWE REGISTERED THEE ROOTS
VOLUNTARY CHARITY TRUST(TROVOCO)
holding Poet and Writer. under its Sport and Arts Department.

He is the leader and

founder of THEE

ROOTS VOLUNTARY

CHARITY TRUST

(TROVOCO) a non-

profit organization

devoted in alleviating

the plight of the less

privileged. He is the

author of the longest

IsiNdebele poem in the

History of Zimbabwean

publications.

The aim of the group is

solely aimed at giving

upcoming POETS and

WRITERS the

opportunity to tell the

world their stories

through pen and paper.

The platform is strictly

Poets and writers’ den Every year, during this month on this day, I grieve for
have a WhatsApp group the Youth that was brutally killed for voicing up.
and a Facebook page In 1976, the bright future was sold with no receipt.
where you get to learn The AmaBunu kicked our butts like we had joined
more about poetry in fingers to play Come'Dunu.
general. To top it off, Soweto streets turned red, as Hector Peterson tried to
here are some of the stand the injustice of the apartheid regime to stop the
poets showcasing their Afrikaans from running the schools with their rhythm.
penning skills. This The people that were supposed to protect us, killed sum
collaboration was made of plus.
to represent the group, Gun shots fired at the dreams of today, waking up
the poem is all about the futureless Africa.
youths and its titled They dragged us like cars in a race course,
African child. Our parents cried until they kept quiet.
Watching us 3D as we were getting kicked like a
AFRICAN CHILD puppet.

[Ruthless_inc] [Blackrose]
Like any other race, red is African child,
what we bleed, Melanin smeared.
We do have bigger Don't let the night keep you cold,
dreams, For your land you've cleared.
We are blessed with wider
streams, Your land they stained,
So, the rest of the world, Making it theirs, they claimed.
see us as equal please! Our forefathers took back, they fought.
Black child,
We still young, let’s You whose land is pure,
celebrate, Rich in minerals and beauty.
Our aim is to elevate,
Pride and better destiny [Lynn]
are what we crave, You were born with nothing in your name and mouth.
Show us the path and we Not even a wooden spoon for the very least.
shall pave. Poverty, your godmother awaits you by the door.
A generation of lost and stolen kingships is your native
[TyceanthePoet] lullaby,
Oh, poor child,
Intandane enhle ngumakhothwa ngunina,
And mother Africa cries for you child.

Your being and your Nanku phel' akula lomsebenzanyana wokungiphilisa
future, Bamane bangigaxe ngamagam' athukayo
Your creativity storming Akekh' olwaziy' usizi lwami
down your veins and Akekh' ozimisel' ukungephula kulawo malahle
soothed by love. Sengize ngibukhwabith' ubunzima bempilo
All that you dream comes Ngakwamukel' ukuthi ngiyinzal' ethukiweyo
through hard work. Angisoke ngabuthol' ubutofotofo.

Nothing is for free this [BestGraciEver]
part of the world, child.
Hard work is your middle June 16 a date written blood.
name. On that day the sunset with so many young souls.
Know your time will Freedom of speech as long as they recited what they
come. were taught,
For now, be rooted to your Freedom of speech as long as they spoke only when
ground, spoken to.
Wear humility like it's On that day the bloodbaths cleansed brainwashed
your birthday suit. minds,
You will need it African A sacrifice paid by young blood.
Child. The deaths that gave birth to awareness,
Young but not stupid,
[Nobuhle] Brains fed valueless knowledge,
Educational systems were flawed.
Sambane ban' Made to bend the knee in front of the master,
Until the master’s feet they cut out.
esangibhekayo? June 16 the mother of bantu educational act.
The day educational oppression was sent to the
Mina nzal' entsha morgue,
Today we are because of what was done on that fateful
Izithukuthuku zami day.

zaphelel' eboyeni [The Wordsmith]

njengezenja. From this dust we were born.
With a final touch of this melanin,
Bangibon' ubuzenzisi nxa In this dust we grew,
Oppressed by both black and white.
ngivuka ngilothamel' One wanting to own our minds.
The other our bodies.
okombankwa In this dust we were Born,
Shackled to poverty.
Pho bathi ngiyephi pho?

We knew freedom not. [Ouzy]
Who’s to blame? Sisanuk' uchag' emakhaleni?
Our kin? Or our white Sisafinyel' ezihlathini?
brothers? Yeyeni bo!
Bon' abaziyo sebenzen' okubambekayo?
It matters not because Intsh' itshiselwa ngentshukuntshu yaqungwa
ngaqandayo
from the dust we grew. Icece yacaca ngamaceb' acazimulayo_
Nans' icacadw' icobodiswa
Becoming the Icicima ngemfundo yacitshwa_
Koze kubenin' intsh' ininwa zwekazi leAfrica?
embodiment of tomorrow. Sikhal' isililo sentandane mihla yonke_
Sizweni!
The legacy to be fulfilled. Sizweleni!

We march and never tire. [M.P.C]
Cheers! "To success" I can image a toast.
This dust raised us. Those ghouls celebrating their evil goals.
Drinking blood feasting on flesh roast.
Beaten never bruised. While above them grey clouds gathered from the
curses of the forgotten souls.
We will claw, They stole the future the remaining youths could only
but pray for a rapture,
We will dig, But we refuse to fall for an eternal capture.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
We will fight, We may eventually fall like the others but our ditties
are immortal.
Write, sing and dance in Like a phoenix rise African child!
To those gone so long lives this verse it gives life to thee.
this dust.
Compiled by: Dumisani Albert Matewe
We are diversity. [email protected]
00263 77 9 966 606
We are Africana city.

À force of nature, we move

Africa forward.

This dust mothered us,

We the youth- warriors of

The Dust.

Our scars a badge of

honor.

In this covid 19 era Nceku shared a song
NAMI/NENIWO .In this video the Bulawayo born
spreads a message of wanting to live , breathe
and succeed .The depiction resonates with
many people an emotional piece it is .

Nceku is one of the people that are flying the
proudly from Bulawayo brand. In the interview
below he opens up on growing up and his
future plans.

Who is Nceku?

NC : Nceku is Thubelihle Sibanda born in
Bulawayo and grew up in the suburb of Pumula
emadonkini, I’m an artist who does comedy
,singer , director of ceremonies and also a host
for shows.

When you were younger who was your role
model and do you take inspiration from other
comedians?

NC: I was inspired by a lot of people especially
from television personnel, I can’t really pick one
and say they inspired me. I grew up from taping
inspiration from different role models. There
are great comedians out there and personally
my favorite is Trevor Noah.

What has been your major highlights so far in
the entertainment industry?

NC: The beginning of my career early 2016
seeing my comedy skits flooding the social
media, My December annual shows that have
been successfully conducted and well attended
from 2016 upto 2019.My first international
show in the UK alongside South African gospel
musician Doctor Tumi.

So how is it like being on stage watched by
many, how is the feeling like?

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NC: In primary school I was a prefect and went If you had to change a few things about the arts
on to be the head boy at high school, I have in Bulawayo what would they be?
stood in front of people since I was young and NC : There is a lot of hard work in the industry
at church I was part of the worship team. Now so I will push for a television channel for
the difference is that am standing in front of Bulawayo that can also be watched from DSTV
people who loves and appreciates what you are so that the great work happening in Bulawayo is
doing, it motivates and gives me courage to do seen out there .
more. What are your plans for the next 12 months or
so?
With so many things to juggle in a day, what’s NC: I can really outline already the covid 19 has
your daily ritual to make sure everything is already interrupted everyone.
balanced? Are there any projects you are working on to
groom the youth?
NC: It’s all about learning to work under NC: There are many which am doing with my
pressure, I don’t have a scheduled time table partners that are willing to work for free in the
because things/events pops up anytime, some quest of giving a productive life to the youth,
events change dates, times so I have learnt to these include life skills and talent grooming.
work under such circumstances to face anything How can people get in touch with you?
that comes my way and get the job done. NC : I have a team behind me , the
management and also my PR whom you can
What do you do when you not working? get in touch with , also by using social media
pages .
NC: I like to chill around with friends and go to
social places such as the stadium if there is June 2020 issue
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play music and be creative discovering new
things.

My secret passion is...

NC: Praying without seizing, I believe seeking
for guidance before the almighty its critical in
my career .Divine intervention is always
needed.

A phrase I use more often is….

NC: Sisebenza ngokukhona ……. In life you have
to work with what you have and get things
going.

I’m terrible when it comes to……

NC: Sporting activities. At school I never did
sports let alone playing street soccer in my
hood , I began watching soccer as I grew old
that when I began to understand that sports
brings people together .

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Winter is here and to make sure that you the
absolute best care of yourself and be warm
Unique styles is there to guide you in terms of
winter clothing being run by Queen Mel.

Mel is a 32 year old single female from
Bulawayo currently based in South Africa and a
mother of two children .She is a smart business
lady who is very passionate, working her way to
philanthropy and an entrepreneur. A Christian
who fears and loves God above everything.

Founder of @uniquestyles an online boutique
that was launched in September 2018 and what
made her to be driven into opening this brand is
the love of fashion and fashion consulting .The
thought of working for someone else basically
making them rich while paying you while look
up to them and paying you something that will
make you and not survive without them, it also
doesn’t give you the time to pursue your own
dreams or your own purpose.

She is looking forward to expanding her brand
into manufacturing and opening shops globally.
The brand is classy glam that focuses mostly on
female wear and gives out a unique outstanding
style in the market as we know it is big and
there is a lot of competition but with her brand
you will always stand out.

Currently she is operating from three platforms
whatsapp, Facebook and instagram
.@uniquestyles clients are served in a warmly
respective manner.

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MUST LOVE
CAKES

RECIPES AND STYLING: CHEF THEMBY_C

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MARBLED CAKE – CREAMING

INGREDIENTS

Cake flour 250g

Margarine 150g

Castor sugar 150g

Eggs 4

Cocoa butter 5g

Vanilla essence 5mls

METHOD

- In a bowl mix
creamy margarine
and castor sugar
until its creamy
white ,light and fluffy

- Add eggs gradually
bit by bit until
finished to avoid
cuddling.

- Add vanilla
essence/paste

- Share the cake bake,
1/2 fold in the flour
with 5g cocoa
powder.

- Then the other ½
fold in the remaining
flour.

- Onto a 6 inch tin
pour both mixtures,
then slightly combine
with folk.

- Bake at 180 degrees
for 30-35minutes.

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