The Byo Story an online magazine (September Edition)

September 2020 Edition BE INSPIRED

COVER STORY AMANDA NGCONO

DJEMBE MONKS

ARTIST OF THE MONTH SPORTS

OTHNELL MOYO HIGHLANDERS FC HISTORY

CONTENTS

ARTS HUB
-Dj of the month
Dj MAUH
-Artist of the month
Othnell Moyo
-Musician
Martin Mhlanga

INSPIRATION
Be inspired
Amanda Ngcono
On the lighter side
Roselyn Sibanda

COVER STORY
Djembe Monks

SPORTS
Soccer

FOOD
Nambitha African Cuisine

MAKEUP
Princess Anne

EDITOR’S NOTE

Ever wondered how life would be like if Eve
and Adam didn’t partake of that fruit. Imagine
not stressing about what to wear, colour co-
ordination, fashion trends and joining a gym.
Imagine walking around naked and it looked
normal.

Anyway let me state a few things that I believe
would be happening if they decided to ONLY
eat what they were supposed to eat. There
won’t be death, no pain of any kind including
child birth pain, everyone will be a vegetarian
including
animals, animals will be talking and mostly
walking, there will be unbreakable union be-
tween husband and wife, no gossip and back
stabbing , no
skolodo, no hunger, no cancer, no political
feuds, no witches and the list is endless. Kod-
wa ke
asisekho lapho. Akusancedi. Moving on.

What do I think about technological advance-
ment? Would there have been the need for
phones, planes, cars, boats and computers.
The answer is “ABSOLUTELY YES”. We would be
living in unity and in total trust and with that
we would achieve more and faster. Human
beings would still have the earth as its abode
so there would have been the need for travel
across land and seas!

What about the devil? I have two theories.
Firstly, I think Satan would have been sent out
of the garden and secondly I think if Adam
and Eve said no to the devil, he would have
continued to try his luck, over and over again.
There would have to resist not eating the fruit
In forever.

I Have one last crazy question that I’m not
going to answer. What if Eve ate the fruit and
Adam refused to eat ?

BE

INSPIRED
My name is Amanda Ngcono Nkomo 22 years old the young boys, hopefully next year. I am also
born in Bulawayo. I grew up around my family with working on a project dedicated to young mod-
lots of love and my childhood was full of joy and hap- els back home in Zimbabwe. I want to be able
piness. I grew up in Bulawayo before moving to the to use my platform to inspire and help others. I
UK when I was 3 years old. have so much I want to give to the world and I
I am currently a full time student, model, host/pre- think this is the best platform for me to do this.
senter, radio host on Friday with ATM a radio show My biggest inspiration I would say is my family
based in the UK, advocate of women empowerment, as they are hardworking, driven, God fearing
women’s rights and the support of the girl child. Am people who love and live life to the fullest. I
also a seventh day Adventist and Miss Zimbabwe UK. want to leave a powerful legacy. I want to be able
I have hosted quite a number of events including Zim- to have a positive impact and influence in the
babwe 39th Independence, spoken at the She Festival, world.
I Am empowered event hosted my very own women’s
networking dinner early this year. Last year I won the “women and girls
Zimbabwean young Achievers Awards 2018. To add can do whatever
to my success list I won Zimbabwean International they want, there is
women’s Awards “Rising star” 2018. I have been nomi- no limit to what we
nated for Zimbabwe model awards 2018 too. Last year as women can ac-
March 2019 I got a scholarship to spend a couple of complish “
days at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
City as a delegate discussing many different issues. I
have also been chosen to represent Zimbabwe at the
Miss Global international in Jamaica next month.
I have an international community charity founda-
tion I founded called “Ngcono Mbowane Foundation”
which aims to help and support communities within
Zimbabwe and Africa. We have done projects such
as girl empowerment days were we provided sanitary
pads for girls and workshops, donated to children’s
homes, food hampers for local communities due to
COVID 19 and also donating PPE equipment to local
clinics and hospitals. We work closely with local com-
munities.
There are so many projects that I am planning to do
which include having a boys day aimed to empower

Twitter – amanda_ngcono
Instagram – amanda_ngcono
Instagram – ngconombowanefoundation
Facebook – Amanda Nkomo

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ON THE

LIGHTER SIDE

I’m Roselyn Sibanda populary known as Roxie. I
was born in Filabusi Hospital koGodlwayo. I lost
my dad when I was 8 years old. Growing up had its
own ups and downs. Growing up in Bulawayo was
and is still amazing. My mum was the breadwin-
ner since she is the surviving parent. Through her
sweat and the help of other family members they
made sure I was well taken care of and I am who I
am today because of her support and the support
of my family.
I am a Beauty therapist by profession. I do mas-
sages and nails. Entrepreneurship all day everyday.
The goal is to make a lot of money and be my own
boss because at the end of the day being in control
of your own destiny is great and rewarding. The
challenges that I have faced are deciding on what
to sell, the marketing strategy as well as capital
And I do modeling part time and I love being in
front of the camera and the camera loves me. In
order to make it in this modeling industry you just
have to develop thick skin and pursue your dream.
The work environment can be very stressful ac-
companied by long unpredictable working hours
In Bulawayo there is so much talent. We need to
raise each other up and support each other. There
is room for everyone.

Those who want to work with can find me on
my
Facebook Roxie TheVixen
Instagram Roxiethevixen

Goal is to become a
known business woman

globally

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Mpiliso Dake Nyathi

To get in touch with me via my email with is
[email protected]
For business related calls +27 (0)659015954
And they can follow me on my social media
handles which are
Instagram daikeofficial and daikenyathi_
show
Facebook Mpiliso Daike Nyathi
Twitter daike_official
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UP CLOSE Most people are surprised by my
age.
AND My mom inspires me every single
day not only to become a better
PERSONAL person but to live to the fullest
knowing very well that God has
My name is Mpiliso Dake Secondly it would be the time my back.
Nyathi well known as Daike. when I got selected for Zimba- I am currently working on my talk
I was born at Mpilo Hospital in bwe under 21 rugby team Mate- show which is the Daike Nyathi
the city of Kings on the 10th of beleland selection and when Show and I have been blessed
May 1998. my pictures were showcased in enough to get the opportunity to
I am a professional fashion Toronto Canada. I also did the link up with people like Tinashe
model, rugby player and an summer fashion driver sponsor Dupwa, an SA based artist and
entrepreneur. by Suzuki. founder of an events company
I believe I am someone who I was given a chance and op- by the name of Cable Live and
is well focused, goal drive and portunity to be a judge at Miss we are also working with Mofaya
very ambitious. Cosmo and i also got a chance owned by DJ Sbu, Moringa Gin
I am a lover of things that are to work with Author Evans. owned by Mashabela Galane and
good for the spirit. There is a fashion week we did lastly Evolution Graphics Works.
I grew up in Nketa 9, studied at at The Smoke House where I I also do catering at events and
Mgiqika Primary School then was the face and the chore- the mentioned brands above, we
later on moved to Sunning- ographer and more recently work hand in hand.
hill and studied at Milton High I modeled at the SA Men’s With this I then bring in a caravan
school until 2017. Fashion Week. The designer to supply the food at the events
I was raised by amazing wom- was Quitera Alteria a first ever we do.
en and I am very grateful. virtual fashion show in SA In 5 years’ time I will be running
I was born in a Christian home. The Daike Nyathi Show is a my own business and Modeling
Back in High school we were platform that mainly seeks to for big brands around the world.
taught how to be a gentleman connect young and upcoming My talk show will be broadcast
at an early age and dying my entrepreneurs with people who all over Africa. For a start I will be
2 years of A level I maintained are already in the industry. interviewing prominent people like
that and I slowly fell in love with Its main objective is to market the presidents and other influential
being clean and people around brands, services, products and people around the world, living
me including my teachers so on. in my house driving my own car
would often say I should try out I have always wanted be a TV and hopefully planning on settling
Modeling. and Radio personality and I down
Shortly after High school while never seemed to get the chance
waiting for the results, I took to I decided to start my own
my first step and I have never show.
looked back ever since. In the different fields that I am
My major breakthrough came in I get to interact with different
when I was selected to be part people from different back-
of Africa project 2 by John C grounds. One thing I like about
Ablaza, an amazing designer doing this is that I get to learn
from the Philippines based in by just observing.
the States in collaboration with I love it
Open Eye studios owned by I regret not believing in myself
former Miss Zimbabwe Saman- a bit earlier. I could be very far
tha Tshuma. by now.

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AUTHOR OF THE MONTH

My name is Langa Ncube. I am a Biotechnologist, Comedian, Nail technician and Author. I was
born at Mpilo hospital in Bulawayo. I completed my High school at Manama high and then pro-
ceeded to Midlands state University were I did my Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology Hon-
ors degree. I was attached at Delta beverages as a laboratory technician in the Sparkling Bever-
ages department. During my last year at Varsity, I did a project on watermelon juice production.
It was the most challenging project I had ever done but I managed to get a 2.1. There was no
doubt I was ready to face the world’s challenges. I was fully equipped. I graduated in December
2017 with a second upper class honors degree.
In January 2018 I started working at Lobels Biscuits and sweets as a quality controller cum produc-
tion supervisor. In October 2018 economic problems in the country started to worsen and my future
at work looked hazy so I thought of something to land on once dying and selling products wasn’t an
option. I have a male best friend of which people were always questioning our friendship. One day
during my lunch time at work, an ex-schoolmate also questioned our friendship and that got me
thinking and an idea was birthed in my heart. I thought of giving people something to read about. I
held my Samsung J1 and started jotting down ideas of what I was going to talk about and how the
book would look like. I wanted to create a story around the rumor that everyone believed was true.

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End of March 2019 I met Marshal Chiza who I found a distribution company at Sandton in
has a publishing company. I told him that I had a Johannesburg South Africa. The company is
book that I had written in my phone. He told me called Afrokulcha. They are an online shop that
to send him. I sent him the book and he started distribute products all over the world. I signed
working on it. End of June my book was out and a contract with them. I supply them with cop-
ready for sell. Hidden Obsession is available on ies of my book and they pay me monthly.
Amazon, on YouTube as an audio and I also dis- I have converted my book into a Movie script
tribute hard copies. I am a successful Author. Hid- so that I can produce a Movie. That has been
den Obsession is about two best friends who were my dream ever since the book was published in
living in denial, kept their feelings for each other a July 2019. I just needed to penetrate the mar-
secret and maintained a healthy friendship. How- ket with the book before I release the Movie.
ever life kept on throwing stones at both of them Since I have sold over 300 copies it’s high time I
until they collected enough to build an empire. produce the Movie.
My photographer Trust Maguta (UBREX) invited You can find me on
me to do comedy with him. So I took the chal- *YouTube* - Langa ncube
lenge and played a character called Scotch. We *Instagram* : Langa Ncube - Señorita
loaded the episodes on YouTube and to my sur- *Twitter* : Langa Ncube - Señorita
prise the channel got a huge following. *Facebook* : Langa Ncube - Señorita
In November 2019 I moved to South Africa and *Whatsapp* : +27681662929
immediately started a Nail technician course. In *Voice Calls* : +263776741693
two weeks’ time I became an expert. I have been +263718166413
doing pedicure and manicure since then. Un-
fortunately in March 2020 I got locked down at
home due to Covid19 outbreak. I couldn’t just sit
so I thought of an idea to keep me busy. I started
working on a project which I named StickyScribe-
sHub. It deals with business solutions, Books and
Documents production as well as Distribution. As
StickyScribesHub we are motivated by the fear of
poverty. Our vision is to make people understand
that books and entrepreneurship are a great part
of a good life.

We are currently working on the first season of
our talk show where we are inviting entrepreneurs
from all fields and those who need financial, emo-
tional, spiritual and any other kinds of support
that people can offer. We have managed to do a
few shows. They will be posted on our YouTube
Channel soon.

The main aim of the Show is to provide a public
platform for people to express themselves fully
and get support from the audience. The guests
have a chance to tell the world about their work
on their own.

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Arts Hub

JESIMINE MOYO

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OF THE

AR TIST MONTH
Can you tell us about yourself, where you were Which projects are you currently in-
born, your childhood and schooling days? volved in and tell us a bit about them?
I am a creative born and bred in Nguboyenja, Bu- I lead a musical outfit called Music Ac-
lawayo. I spent the first 22years in Bulawayo then cording to Percussion. I work with Meet
later on moved to Harare. I come from a family My Ancestors which is a project based in
of four musicians and I grew up playing music London. I am doing a collaboration with
and dancing as a form of entertainment since we the Kinsmen South Africa and I am doing
didn’t have a television set, or radio or any enter- a folk Ngoma/Ingungu, Mbira, Bows,
tainment gadget. I went to Losikeyi Primary and Dance and Songs research. I am writing
Mzilikazi High school. I studied music at Music a Mbira book and Zimbabwe Ngoma
Crossroads Academy and have a diploma in Mu- Rhythms and Songs Book 2. I am also
sic. I have played in over 30 countries and in over building Ngoma Drums from all provinc-
400 festivals and venues worldwide. es for heritage purposes.

What do you do? Othnell Moyo
I am Performing Artist, An Instrument Builder,
an Author and a Tutor.

When and how did you discover your talent?
In 1994 when I was in Grade one back at Losikeyi
Primary School. I joined the Marimba team and i
was either the lead or second lead Marimba Player
for the school Marimba club.

When did you get your first big break and how
was the experience like?
My first break was joining Amakhosi in 2001. As a
creative that was used to playing and practicing at
home and at school, I was anxious about joining
Amakhosi and when I went to ask to be part of
them they agreed and that meant a lot to me.

Can you tell us about your major career high-
lights? I have 2 musical albums. I am a nominee
of the ILO green prize Awards 2019. I recorded
Mukombe Wemvura with Oliver Mtukudzi.
I was amongst the 1beat 2016 fellows and I also
penned down a book about Zimbabwean folk
drumming called “Zimbabwean Ngoma Rhythms
and Songs Book 1.

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Beauty is passion
Makeup is my art
and passion

Precious-Anne The Makeup Artist
@preciousanne_the_makeupartist
@panne_the_mua
+263 77 754 4765

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IYASA Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts
The Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts, a combina- appeared on New York Billboards.
tion of Ndebele and English phrase which means In 2013 IYASA was nominated for the Belgian
Freedom of the Youth, officially known as IYASA, is a Young Audiences Musical Awards (YAMA) for
Zimbabwean dance group which is based in Bula- their play, “Sleep well, Sweet Moon .”
wayo, the second capital city of Zimbabwe. IYASA IYASA has won five NAMA Awards. These
was established in 2001 by Nkululeko Innocent awards include Best Dance Group (3 times),
Dube. It started as a drama creative group at Mpo- Video of the Year Award and People’s Choice
poma High School in Bulwayo. It then advanced into Dance Group Award. They also won the Inter-
a professional platform for young people who have national Ambassadors Award (Czech Republic).
interest in Arts and Culture in 2001. Furthermore, they won Best Dance Group and
Video of the Year Award, conferred by the
Awards and Recognition Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA)

IYASA has toured many countries including Czech The group has become a household name in
Republic , France, Spain, Australia and Austria. In Zimbabwe and also established themselves
2013, three of the group members, Noma Mkhwa- into an internationally recognized organization
nanzi, Silethemba Magonya, and Pespise Magonya and ambassadors of African performing arts
through projects and performances locally,
regionally and internationally. These include
U.S.A, Austria, Germany, Serbia, Czech Repub-
lic, South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Zam-
bia, Malawi, Slovakia, and U.K, Japan, Taiwan
Mexico, Montenegro, Italy, Lichtenstein and
Croatia among others.

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Pachanza Darren Delvin

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OF THE

ModelMONTH

Occupation: Student at NUST
pursuing a degree in
environmental science and
health and currently an intern
at the Radiation Protection
Authority of Zimbabwe
Achievements:
modelled for the label SANZ
and half shadow, part of the
FMG group of models
An intern at the Radiation Pro-
tection Authority of Zimbabwe
Pioneer and co- Founder of the
Science club
Hobbies:
deejaying, gardening, sports
(soccer)
Social media handles
Instagram: darren_star_09
Facebook: Darren Delvin
Age 22

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MUSICCORNER

Martin Sibanda is a dynamic musician who hails from Tjidiwe, Ndolwane in Plumtree. He is one of the
pioneers of Rhumba music. Rhumba music has a distinct sound and it is a part of our heritage and identity
as a people from the Southern region of Zimbabwe. Rhumba is known for having a fast beat, a good blend of
instruments, story -telling lyrics and entertaining dance moves. The genre has helped restore cultural identity
and reminded a lot of people of their roots.
The church and school choir played a vital role in his career as that is where he discovered his love and pas-
sion for music. In the year 1995 “The Big Boss” became the lead singer of renowned Rhumba group Ndol-

wane Super Sounds. In 2012 he released an album entitled “Bakhuzeni”
that was later followed by “Konke Sizok,lungisa” in 2017. The title
track encouraged communities and the society to work together in
fixing problems. Martin uses music to convey messages and take a
stand against social ills. Fans can look forward to a third album that
is dropping soon.
Even though Covid-19 put a dent in the entertainment industry,
“The Big Boss” took this as an opportunity to interact with
fans on social media platforms. On Women’s Day, he is
one of the musicians that took time to address Women’s
Rights issues and GBV on Ezakithi TV. “As Martin
and Ndolwane Super Sounds, we are helping under
privileged children and ensuring they finish their
education. Currently we have four in our books.”
In a bid to open the industry and create jobs,
Martin has launched a clothing label and com-
pany called DELS that supplies t-shirts, shirts,
jackets and lots more. On the 10th of October
2020, a birthday celebration will take place
at Hillbrow Theatre and this celebration will
showcase upcoming artists as well.
Martin and Ndolwane Super Sounds have
set their sights on the international market
as their music has had a good reception
on the international stage. He aims to tour
Africa at large and overseas.
Since we are aiming to go international, we
have decided to incorporate people from
other nationalities like South Africans to
our management team. In the same vein,
we are also going to be expanding beyond
Rhumba music.
Social Media Links
Website www.martinndolwane.co.za
Facebook Martin Sibanda & Ndolwane
Super Sounds
IG Martin Sibanda “The Big
Boss”

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Dj Mphoe

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Dj of theWho is Dj Mauzah?
Dj Mauzah is an artist, producer and a Dj
whose real name is Unity Moyo.
When did you discover your love and passion

Month formusic?
Around 1988 when I was in break dancing
competitions. At that very moment I knew
the entertainment industry was my calling.

What challenges have you faced on your jour-
ney?
There have been so many challenges ranging
from members of Achuzi migrating in search for greener pastures yet I had to keep the group
going. Then as a solo act breaking into the South African entertainment industry was one the
biggest hurdles.

Take us back to Bulawayo. What is your fondest memory?
My fondest memory is when we performed on Teen Scene. It was first time on National TV in
1998 and it felt good to put Bulawayo on the map. Playing soccer at Gifford High School is also
one of my fondest memories.

In an ever changing industry, how have you managed to remain consistent?
Always believing and staying true to myself and coping other people’s style of production.

A little bird tells me you have a clothing label!
The clothing label came after I released a track entitled “Phezu KweGqom” and printed branded
t-shirts to promote the track and for brand identity. From that demand, I decided to launch a
clothing label.

What can people expect from you
this year?
l will be releasing a new single
and expect more mixes. We are
still promoting the track enti-
tled “Intwe Mnandi” and I urge
people to take part in the dance
challenge. You will see me at wed-
dings and year end functions.

Social Media handles
Twitter @mauzahreloaded
Facebook Mauzah Achuzi
IG mauzah_achuzi
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NATIONAL ART GALLERY OF ZIMBABWE (BULAWAYO

Housed in one of the country’s finest monuments sored by HIVOS, a Dutch organisation. Much
the Douslin House for more than 100 years till date. assistance is still being sought for the program
Its architectural splendour makes evident the gal- to fully succeed. The Outreach Programme is the
lery’s own goal of aesthetic appreciation and artistic first for Bulawayo and the first visual arts out-
aim. reach programme of its scale in the country. We
feel challenged and proud.
THE DOUSLIN HOUSE Through this programme the National Gallery in
- Formerly Willoughby’s Building 1901-1956 Bulawayo will spread the visual arts to the rural
- Then Asbestos House 1957 -1979 areas and bring exhibitions from those remote ar-
- Then Douslin House 1980 eas in Matabeleland to the gallery. We wish to be
accessible not esoteric. The visual arts provide a
As custodians of a growing Zimbabwean heritage language far more immediate and within it, issues
we are tasked with the creative and intellectual dis- of identity and conflict can be negotiated.
cipline to select, to nurture and commend outstand- Bulawayo and the Matabeleland region has been
ing works of visual art, to select and display pivotal generally been ignored or made secondary in is-
works, to generate and improve upon existing talent, sues of material and developmental support. This
to train and develop artistic skills, to empower, to is seen as challenging therefore the Gallery rea-
mediate and mostly to celebrate. lises the urgency for participation and immense
Its wooden frames, doors and floors, the fireplaces task required in the advancement of this region.
remaining in the smaller galleries upstairs, the laced We wish to build this gallery into a youthful and
balconies overlooking the cityscape, the enclosed welcoming centre for the exchange of perspec-
courtyard and sculpture garden, each develop an tives and the legitimate pursuit of truly embracing
atmosphere of sharing and closeness. Added to this Zimbabwean vision.
are the studios where the artist can be witnessed at
work and an intimate family style cafe .The gallery On November 14, 1997 the National Art Gallery
also houses a non-circulating library with an em- in Bulawayo held for the first time in the City,
phasis on texts covering African Art. the Zimbabwe Heritage Exhibition .This Exhibition
was launched in 1986 to coincide with the sum-
CULTURE, HERITAGE AND DEVELOPMENT mit of the non-Aligned states. This has become
Since March 1998 the National Gallery in Bulawayo an annual tradition with the best of aesthetics
has embarked on an Outreach Programme spon- from all regions of the country being chosen and

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displayed and the outstanding being singularly 9am to 5pm and 9am to 1pm on a Saturday to
recognised. accommodate those that are committed during the
Among other forth coming objectives is for the week.
gallery to embrace children, the handicapped,
women artist in a much more interactive and COFFEE SHOP
committed fashion within the gallery space. We Studio Nosh restaurant provides ideal hideout from
already involve ourselves in hosting theatre mu- the chaos and associated stress that is having a
sic productions and appreciate the combination huge impact on the lives of most Zimbabweans, re-
of visual and performance art. Our effort then gardless of colour ,age and social standing. Wheth-
is to establish local and international profile that er be it an informal business meetings, a family
will allow our belief in the potential of visual outing or just a cup of tea and a chat with some
arts to achieve and inter disciplinary focus and friends this sought after food and beverage menu
to aid the role of visual arts in recreating our with an atmosphere created by artists who have
national image and assisting cultural develop- plunged their trade within the walls of this national
ment. monument that has become affectionately known
as “The Gallery “.
ARTIST STUDIOS
A walk across the court yard leads to artist SALES SHOP
studios, walls, red bricked, quite vintage and The Sabona Sales shop offers a range of unique
inviting. The ground floor houses several studios Zimbabwean art and crafts by local artists and
and a spiral staircase leads to more studios up- craft people including work from as far as the
stairs where more resident artists find their way Democratic of Congo. From sculpture, painting,
into the studios through the outreach program decorated wooden pens, exquisite postcards, skil-
run by the Gallery. They mix and mingle. The fully created balancing birds, and adorned Tsonga
programme favours exposure to the young and Drums to lovely Ndebele baskets. The space inside
talented. the Gallery has beautiful floors designed by Voti
Patrons and art lovers have a rare opportunity Thebe, created in fine artistic metal furniture by a
of watching the artists bring out the inner child local artist Danisile Ncube. The shop is open Mon-
on the blank canvas. The artist can explain how day to Saturday from 0900hrs to 1700hrs.
each art piece came about. Interestingly each
studio is filled with individual work, style and
technique .One would most probably be smiling
with satisfaction from studio to studio, it’s truly
memorable .There is a way of purchasing a
piece from the artist work. You can apply for a
studio as a local or visiting artist in residency.

LIBRARY
A unique information centre situated within the
National Gallery in Bulawayo which is flour-
ishing with a vast variety of reading material
on art, making it the only special library of its
kind in the region, offering art lovers a rare but
worthwhile opportunity to explore, read, pros-
per and soar high into the greater and unimag-
inable heights in their chosen profession or pass
time.
Great opportunities for artists, funding for artists,
the history of art, artist biographies through the
ages, painting, photography, textile batik, tap-
estry, interior decorations, architecture, African
art, books and periodicals all at your disposal.
The library is open from Tuesday to Friday from

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COVER STORY Djembe

Monks

They called us Children, but we were born long

before them. We were sent by History.

We are a collective of Zimbabwean musicians

who produce and perform tribal house music, a

blend of traditional drums with electronics, house/

techno/afro fusion. We’ve been around since circa

2010. Slimzar Wa Afrika is our DJ, the groove

operator! Khotso Seromola is our producer and

drummer. He is the meat and potatoes of our grant (2018).
sound. Emmanuel takes care of our percussions, We find common ground with musicians
pots, pans and animal skin drums. This brew are like Skaiva, Black Coffee, Fela Kuti, Kususa,
a blend of brothers who go by the name Djembe Mokoomba, Nduduzo Makhathini, Shane Peel’s
Monks. alter-ego So Kindly, The Flying Bantu, Amy and

We derive our name from the Bambara saying the Calamities, Carolin Masa Hove, Thandeka
‘’Anke dje, anke be!’’ which translates to ‘’Everyone Masayi and Thandy Dhlana who voiced for our
gather together in peace!” Our sessions gather most recent offering ‘Rainmaker.’

people together in a musical ritual of pure, un- Life has given us the opportunity to explore
adulterated foot-stomping, graceless dancing, music with a sense of joy at creating sounds,
if you will, maybe without art or skill but most cer- mixing voices, instruments, the elements and
tainly with some enjoyment! a sadness, anger at the disrespect we have
We love travelling and dancing. Dancing is one of to endure at the hands of rulers, the system,
our favourite, favourite things. When on the dance norms, isms and toxic traditions that force the
floor we are free. It’s our way of motion medita- individual to live, speak and think in rigid way.
tion. The dance-floor is our church, really. It makes That’s why we always want our sound and
us happy. So there you have it, Djembe Monks! performance to have its way and not be stuck

The process of making music and performing is labyrinths!

thrilling and equally rewarding as we are able to For us, performing for the first time at a venue
mix local ingredients with current technology to or new festival is like pouring water on a dying
weave sounds. We identify with Afrotech/Tribal plant… like something we wanted so badly but
house but really we just want to make music and it was off limits, that’s what makes these flir-
let it be. tations with the music fulfilling. It’s scary and
Our first project was Deep Love Drums (2012). A sensational.
couple of singles in between saw us release Bang Our music is birthed and coloured by a mix of
the Drums (2015) and more recently Bantu Mi-

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brilliant and terrible ideas, we laugh at
each other, and also have some really
tense moments, but all in the process of
fighting for something really special.
Life, growth and resilience are the soul
of what we do. In its truest sense water
is life. This is how our recent offering
‘Rainmaker’ came about. Our compatri-
ots Kalai Barlow and Richard Watson of
Obscura Films are two completely beau-
tiful filmmakers who came into our lives
to emancipate this narrative. Rainmaker
is a visual manifestation of our combi-
nation of ethnic and electronic sound,
motivated by our passion for dance and
indigenous knowledge. We are faced with
a global water crisis and draw inspiration
from a traditional rain-dance performed
by the BaKalanga people from Botswa-
na and Western Zimbabwe, rooted in
traditional Zimbabwean Mythology and
folklore.

Language and heritage are an integral anteed. So we embrace the process, own our story and
part of our identity. So you’ll find that live in the moment. It’s terrifying and exciting! But lots
we’re all for resilience, sustainability and of questions and doubts are crowded out by an all-con-
self-love. You hear this in our special suming desire to do something special, to achieve some-
friend Hudson Simbarashe’s immortal thing. One night last year we were losing our minds
guitar lines and reefs on our joint record performing in a small majestic local restaurant, next
‘Umgandani Dhlodhlo (Chief of Inxa)’. day we were on a huge stage at the Victoria Falls Car-
nival before people from all over the world. That’s just
Just like life, nothing in music is guar- how our life is, every day is full of surprises.

Music keeps moving, as one of the most prominent
forms of expression. Sometimes our records are wordless
melodies, chants, sighs, gasps and sound effects in this
enormous theatre of drums.
We grew up in time when our elders would just break
into song, almost as if from nowhere. Which makes us
believe that we all have imaginary friends who send
us messages from the wind and the undergrounds, this
is how we make our music. We just break into song,
drums and dancing. It feels like we have been alive for-
ever. Like were sent here by history!

Photo Cred: Niell Kropman

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Health
talk

GUMEDE LUBA

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BEING HIV POSITIVE IS NOT A
DEATH SENTENCE

I have been living positive for 12years now and support of my partner and my mother and I

on HIV antiretroviral treatment. was happy. Few weeks later I started my HIV

I am a 35year old women, tested HIV positive treatment. The first 2weeks of treatment was

when I was 23years. It has not been an easy not easy and the medication was a bit harsh

journey but with God and my supporting family I on me. I had diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, loss

have made it this far. of appetite but I did not give up because I

I had just found new love and knew I wanted to had support from my partner, my mom and

spend the rest of my life with this new person. the kind nurse from the clinic that checked

My partner suggested that we should go for HIV up on me almost daily. Eventually the effects

testing and I wasn’t hesitant because I was so were gone and my body adjusted to the med-

sure nothing could go wrong. ication.

The next day we went for our tests and the re- My life became normal again and I was less

sults came out different, mine were positive and stressed. Four years later I got pregnant and

his were negative. I was shuttered and in disbe- had a HIV negative baby boy. Yes it is possible

lief. For a moment it felt like my mind had left to have negative babies as long as you take

me. I couldn’t tell what I was feeling on the in- your treatment well and have undetectable

side. The counselor gave me water and she gave viral load.

us some more counseling. My partner seemed to There are people who are still judgmental

understand everything and he comforted me. We about HIV and the stigma is still there but I

were taught about discordant partners and what am no longer bothered about it. I have learnt

the results meant for us from that moment and that being HIV positive does not mean it’s a

going forward. The first few days that followed, I death sentence. I am living a normal life just

was not well. I had all sorts of horrible thoughts. like any other negative person and maybe

I was scared my partner will leave me. I won- even better because i know my status. I am

dered how I will tell my mother and how she will living my life without any limitations.

take the news. I thought that was the end of my To anyone out there who has just tested pos-

future, I was so much stressed. itive, please know that it is not a death sen-

Days went by and I had digested everything. To tence. It’s not easy at first but with time you

my surprise my partner did not leave me and that learn to accept and also learn how to live with

gave me some bit of comfort. I told my mother HIV.
and she accepted the news well. Now I had the Based on a true story with
Author : Anonymous
fictional characters

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Health

Do I have a hearing problem? – 5 tell-tall signs of a Mkhonzeni Sibanda
Hearing Loss
”Blindness separates us from things, but deafness about the volume of your TV being too loud: the
separates us from people” ~Helen Keller speech from TV may be hard to follow, especially
Hearing loss is a silent pandemic. It affects a large when there’s background music. If you find your-
number of people worldwide, being the third most self turning the volume up a lot of the times and
common health problem worldwide. The World people around you complaining, it’s time to get
Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 420 your hearing checked.
million people worldwide have a disabling hearing 3. You struggle to follow conversation in
loss currently. From this total estimate, about 91% groups: getting lost in conversation some of the
(382 million) of these are adults and the 9% (38 times isn’t a problem, but should you find this
million) are children, a great part of these children happening frequently, then you may have a hearing
come from Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Asia problem.
Pacific. Africa is reported, through research, to have 4. You have trouble hearing women or chil-
a very high prevalence of hearing loss of between dren: as we get older we lose the high pitched
31 to 36% of the population and most of these are sounds first and women and children’s voices are
preventable or treatable. However, in Zimbabwe the generally high pitched. If you find it easier to un-
exact statistics are unknown as there are inadequate derstand a male voice than a woman or child’s, you
research articles but an estimated 5-6% of school-age may have a hearing loss.
children have a hearing loss. 5. Do people around you mumble a lot: very
Hearing loss or deafness separates us from people often people with a hearing loss may not be aware
as we are social beings and therefore we need to of the loss and start to blame those around them
communicate with others as to function optimally for not speaking clearly enough when they in actu-
in society. Once communication is cut off, a person’s al fact cannot hear.
quality of life can quickly depreciate. Recent studies Mkhonzeni Sibanda is a clinical audiologist who
have shown that a hearing loss can lead to depres- obtained a BSc Honours in Audiology and an MSc
sion, low self-esteem, anxiety and even dementia in Audiology from the University of Cape Town
and Alzheimer’s disease. It can also lead to poor job (UCT) in South Africa. He specialises in com-
performance and/or failure to keep a job. Further, the munication science and disorders, working with
consequences of hearing loss are worse in children as patients who have problems with hearing, balance
it impacts on speech and language development, so- or other ear-related problems. He is a lecturer at
cio-emotional achievements and academic achieve- the University of Zimbabwe and also works at The
ments. Ear Centre in Bulawayo.
Like any other medical problem, it is good to know
if one does indeed have a hearing problem or not and
act quickly. So, let’s take a look at five tell-tale signs of
a hearing loss.
1. Do you have trouble hearing in noisy envi-
ronments: you are at a church service or in a restau-
rant enjoying a nice meal but struggle to hear the
conversation around you? Most people with a hear-
ing loss struggle to focus on speech in noisy back-
grounds
2. Do family members or friends complain

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LETS TaLK to be husbands or leaders in the house. You can
show respect through many ways such as, not
3 most things men like in a marriage. shouting at your husband in public or in front
of children, friends and relatives. Disrespecting
Well there are many things that men would like in a them or even running them down in front of
marriage but let me base on only three which accord- their friends destroys their ego and ability to be
ing to my research and understanding are on the top. ‘man’ and they might hate you for that. Men are
They are not in any order of priority but most men ego creatures and it takes a loving and respectful
would agree with me, that these matter the most. The woman to make good use of that ego. Respect is
Bible in Proverbs 24:3-4 says, ‘Through wisdom a key in this and in building your man. What do I
house is built, and by understanding it is established; mean by respecting your husband? I do not mean
by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious worshiping them and all that but, I mean being
and pleasant riches.’ In other words, it is important polite, kind and alert to their needs and role
for those building their houses (marriages/families) in the house. They are your lover but also they
to do everything to get wisdom, understanding and play a priestly role in the house which you must
knowledge. I my articles for the past 2 years I have respect and acknowledge. Wise women will help
been freely giving these and am hopeful many have their husbands to be the best by giving them due
benefited and will continue to benefit as long as they respect and support they deserve.
read the paper. We also share such profound wisdom Food.
and knowledge through our seminars that we hold This might sound ridiculous but it’s a fact. Most
over weekends and everyone is free to attend or invite men love their food and they want it the way they
us. This week, tomorrow on Friday we have an out- want it. It is prudent for a wife to understand
standing one in Bulawayo where we will be teaching the food ‘likes’ of the husband and try to make
things you have not heard about concerning your this available where necessary. Food will keep
marriage. the man home or send them out for unnecessary
food errands with friends. Off course there has to
be variety but in bringing this variety there has
to be agreement and polite and kind teaching so
the man can be comfortable. Some of us grew up
on sadza and so it is like a religion and must be
served therefore. You will be surprised how sim-
ple things like food can destabilize your marriage
and betray the necessary unity in the home. There
is need therefore to be prudent and open on the
food issue. Make no mistake about this. I speak
to many couples every evening and these things
keep coming up. Balance the style and keep the
family happy.

Sex.
Men love sex in marriage. Many think or rather
want to have it daily even if they know it’s not
possible. This is one thing that unites or de-
With knowledge of some things, you are able to stroys couples. I have listened to many stories of
balance things at home and fill your ‘rooms’ with fights over sex. It is always men complaining of
love, peace, joy and all other pleasant riches you can not having enough. Sex is the soul of marriage.
imagine. Here are the three things that men love. You It gives marriage the sparkle and the drive to
can add yours according to your experiences but for continue. Couples will have to be very careful
now you can consider these. on how they handle each other concerning sex.
Respect. I would suggest that we both be reasonable and
considerate. In our love and passion for sex as
Men generally love to be respected. They prefer men, we need to understand the biological make
woman who can show respect and give them space
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up of our women. I am told from a study on sex here. So, let me try and help you with only 3 things
that an average or normal man thinks of sex every that I believe women desire so much in a marriage.
20 minutes while an average woman would think It is my hope that we will try our best to improve on
of sex after every 2 hours. Men are thinking sex but this as husbands. Attending our seminars and invit-
in their thinking it they do not help their wives to ing us to your group meetings will sharpen you more
think it too and they expect them just to be avail- on these things. We holding seminars almost every
able. I think we need to help each other there. But weekend and we hope to meet you there.
for today I wanted my sisters out there to know and
understand that men love sex and they must get Honor
adequately. I am now against the notion that men
would run after small houses because they are not Even in the scripture we used above, the Bible en-
getting enough at home. While this might be true, courages husbands to ‘give honor to the wife’ and not
it is an act of irresponsibility and must be stopped. the other way round. Women love to be honored by
A wise wife will make sure the man in the house is their husbands. They can easily connect to any man
well nourished sexually too. Remember sex is the who honors them and treats them with care, dignity
prime duty of each spouse towards the other. Deny- and ‘honor’. Remember this is a Queen. Honor from
ing your spouse is not a wise thing and yet some of the husband means you care and you value them.
our women can be cruel to their spouses. Honor builds their confidence and their self-worth.
To build your house well, remember to get wisdom, Praise them. Affirm them. Listen to me my brothers,
understanding and knowledge. Invest in these. women love attention from their men. Honor them
Kilton Moyo is creator of Fruitful Marriages, a by talking well about them amongst your friends, at
renewal and enrichment program and is pastor, your functions, among colleagues and whenever you
counselor and author of The Sex Trap. have an opportunity to talk to any group of people.
Acknowledge her whether she is present or not. You
3 most things women do not understand what that means to her being. It
builds her up. When they are blushing like that, they
are actually falling in more love with you. My broth-
desire in a marriage ers, let us give honor to our wives. Give your wife

1 Peter 3: 7 says, “Husbands, likewise, dwell with her space to be your wife and see the results.

them (wives) with understanding, giving honor to Gifts.
the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs Women love gifts. Gifts inspire them and open them
together of the grace of life, that your prayers may up for your love. One of the biggest keys to the heart
not be hindered.” Please note that ‘weaker vessel’ of a woman is a gift. It’s not about the size, quality
in this scripture is not talking about moral stami- and label of the gift, it’s about the thought. You are
na, strength of character or mental capacity but its thinking of them when you bring them a gift and
talking about sheer physical strength. Women are that alone inspires them so much. It shows you care.
as moral and mentally strong as men. However the It shows you think of them. It shows you love them
soul of this scripture is in that spiritual fellowship and that is what they love the most. It can be a sweet,
with God and one another, as husband and wife, a banana, a rose or a chocolate, a spray or anything
may be hindered by disregarding God’s instruction affordable. It does not have to be very expensive
concerning the couple’s relationship. That is why we considering that it must not be a once of thing. My
should seek to get understanding in order to dwell encouragement is that you never come home empty
with our wives within the desires of God who cre- handed. Get anything as a gift and see your home
ated marriage and us all. In other words, there is a light up but know what they like.
greater need for husbands to understand their wives
and relate with them in a manner that flourishes
their fellowship and that with God too. I mean the Sweet words.
husband –wife relationship should be very import- Sweet words make the heart merry. Sweet words kill
ant to God if He would respond with hindering strife and inspire intimacy. Women are word driven
fellowship with Him if it was not done accordingly. and motivated. They love words and sweet words are
I think we need to take this seriously, particularly more pleasant to their spirits. Remember the words
men in the Church. I have seen a lot of pretense you used while proposing. They got you her heart
and to keep nourishing that, you must continue with

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sweet words. I know that some of us once we marry nations. Beloved, some things must be learnt
them we become rough and hurt their being with while others must be caught just like that. But
cruel words and deeds. This is unfortunate but if you how willing are you? I hope to meet you in one of
want to build love and your relationship, love sweet the seminars soon and will be glad to keep shar-
words with your wife. I do not have to give you exam- ing with most couples some awesome thoughts
ples but you know exactly what to do and say. Words and insights. Love your wife as Christ Loved the
are builders of things brethren. Words can also destroy Church.
people and things. In Genesis 2:23 Adam, on seeing Kilton Moyo is creator of Fruitful Marriages, a
Even, spoke some of the sweetest words to her. “the renewal and enrichment program and is pastor,
bone of my bones, the flesh of my flesh.’ These words counselor and author of The Sex Trap.
accepted her and assured her of everything. A woman Call or whatsap on +263 775 337 207, +263 772
cannot resist such assurance, admiration and love. 610 103 or +263 712 384 841.
Words make it work more than we think. [email protected]
Well, it’s always not as easy as I have put it. It is work
and demands choice and determination. Are you a
builder or destroyer? If you are building, these things
and many more can help you. I think most of us
husbands, need to learn to be lovers and speak in love
and like lovers. I have always said it that we need to
invest our time, lives and resources in building love
in our marriages and families. This will transform

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SPOR TS

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HIGHLANDERS FC
Highlanders FC is a football club
based in Bulawayo ,Zimbabwe. It was of his grandfather King Lobengula at Pupu
formed in 1926. The team is known by in Lupane along Tshangane river. Rhodes
its multitude of fans as “IBosso”. Found- took all the precious stones at the grave
ed in 1926 as Lions Football Club, and sold them to raise money to start the
composed mainly of boys from Mak- soccer club in 1926. This is because there
hokhoba (Bulawayo’s oldest town- was no sporting entertainment in local
ship). communities and as such they desired to
The team was founded by King Lo- bring in a new and exciting sport for fel-
bengula”s sons Albert and Rhodes low Africans.
,whose father was Prince Njube. In In 1937 the team adopted the black and
1936 the team decided to change the white colours and the slogan “Siyinqaba”
name to Matabeleland Highlanders meaning “We are a fortress”. The colours
Football Club. Albert and Rhodes had were inspired by the apparel of King Lo-
been exposed to football in South bengula”s finest regiments Amawaba
Africa where they had been sent to (black and white). The same slogan was
pursue their studies. Albert studied adopted by Mbabane Highlanders of
agriculture at Tsolo Agricultural School Swaziland. Orlando Pirates which was
and Rhodes completed studies in also formed in 1937 also adopted the
bookkeeping at Lovedale Institute. same colours. Other slogans are “IBosso”
It is said Rhodes used to visit the ,”IBosso ngenkani “ ,” Tshilamoya” , “Onga-
Southern Rhodesia and during his vis- funiyo kayekele” and “IBosso yi Bosso”. On
its he got to know about the precious its 90th anniversary the Bosso team visited
stones buried at the supposed grave Albert Njube Khumalo”s grave in Gwa-
temba, Filabusi to commemorate his great

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nization to become a commercial entity
that has a sellable brand. It boasts of
membership above two thousand who
are based all over the world.
● The club has an average atten-
dance of between 8 000 and 26 000
depending on the opposition.
● Among some of the greatest de-
velopments at the club was acquiring
properties which include a clubhouse,
a camping house and an office in Bul-
awayo’s Central Business District. It be-
came the first to buy a clubhouse in 1986.
● The club’s administrative structure is
governed by a constitution. The constitu-
tion spells out the objectives of the club as
well as the governance structure which is
composed of Members of the Club (Life
and Ordinary), Trustees, Board of Direc-
tors, Executive Committee, Chief Execu-
tive Officer and employees.

work of setting up the team. In 1975 at
the instigation of Joshua Nkomo the
prefix “Matabeleland” was dropped
and the team became known as High-
landers FC. The slogan” iteam yezwe
lonke” was then birthed.
The club has been associated with
several ‘firsts’ which include:
● first club to win the Chibuku Tro-
phy from the Southern Region
● First club from the Southern Re-
gion to win the league title
● First team to win the Chibuku
Trophy in independent Zimbabwe
● First club to win the first Heroes
Trophy (1980)
● First club to win the Indepen-
dence Trophy
● First club to win the new Castle
Cup in 1986
● Blue Ribbon League title in 1993
● First club to win the league title
four times in a row in the modern day
Premiership
● First Zimbabwean team to play
in Europe, Germany tour 1987
● Most successful club in the histo-
ry of the PSL with five titles in 12years.
● During the years the club has
transformed from just a social orga-

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Mthwakazi

Mthwakazi is a Nation of 13 Tribes that was He established a Nation in 3 classes:
formed in 1823. It was formed by a Zulu General
who was a right hand man of king Tshaka. During 1) Budlanondo/Holingubo this was the larg-
Mfecane era, Mzilikazi left Natal with about 500 est ethnicity which was under Lozwi/Rozwi
people mainly Ngunis. Once he arrived in Trans- state of Mambo who under Mzilikazi was as-
vaal he Conquered many Tribes and incorporat- signed to become a senior Chief of this group
ed them into his already first group of 500. The and that’s where most of 13 Tribes comes
people incorporated in the Transvaal doubled the from.
number to about 3000 people. That is when he 2)Zansi this was the smallest group which
established his capital called Umhlahlandlela in originally came from Natal with Mzilikazi. It
morden day Pretoria. During this time his nation had a special preference over other groups
was known as Amahlabezulu. Due to boer wars . 3)Enhla this was the second largest Ethnic-
Mzilikazi was forced to relocate from Transvaal, ity in Mthwakazi Kingdom. It constituted of
that is when they finally settled in a Territory those who were incoperated along the way
that was ruled by Mambo and San Queen called especially in Transvaal area.
Muthwa. Upon arrival Mzilikazi established a These 3 Groups formed a Nation which its
Regimental Kingdom as he was already a mili- founder Mzilikazi is believed to have called
tary stable man unlike the local people who were it uMthwakazi in honour of the San Queen or
found in this territory we call Matabeleland or in Recognising of Abathwa( SAN) as the first
Mthwakazi today. He assimilated the largest local inhabitants of the Territory
ethnicities into his Nation and thats when he
established a full Sovereign Kingdom of
Mthwakazi.

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POETRY

CORNER

AMBIVALENCE

You said you would catch me if I fall, Cupid and Athena are at war.
Now I have to choose between love and school. Both so tempting who should win this battle.
Who goes without love? Cupid so tender and sweet,
And in whose world does a student go without punish- How easily he can make me forget.
ment? But again, she always has a way of pulling me to
Is it all about you? her side.
Facing dilemma, By her side is where I belong.
You are probably good for nothing. Athena has her ways,
Just let me know what’s best, To grow I need her close.
Just give me the truth with facts. Toxic you both are,
You said you will always stand with me. But one will have to win.
Has your support changed routes due to my dreams? Having a happy ending is all I want.
School or you? I am sick and tired of devastation.
That’s the choice I can never make. I can’t control my emotions,
I promised you forever and always, My heart is just divided into many sections.
But now my love for you has turned into a battle. My body is craving to be loved,
My heart I gave to you, At the same time, I crave success.
Yet my education I put first. Alas, help!
But wait! I don’t want to end up a harlot,
To some extent will you matter? Neither do I want to be a spinster.
You just make my life fantabulous, My body and my soul want it all,
But you got no future, So, what’s the best option?
No dreams, Cupid and Athena,
No goals. Will this be eternal.
All you have is dirty love. Was this your intentions?
You give pleasure but along with it comes pain. My sanity is in question.
What’s your use? Love or school?
Back to you nut headed books. Two against one,
You make my life feel like hell. What a temptation.
Got me going crazy like a bunkum. Will you turn into an obsession?
Is it all about the work? Knowledge versus love.
Are you even worth being a choice? Which will be my selection?
Now it got to change, Racho
The headaches should stop, Blackrose
Cravings must become a thing of the past.
So, what’s left is a bag of you and love.
Who do I offer my sacrificial heart to?
Why?
Ambivalence, who do I contemplate about,
My thoughts go in corresponding circles.

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WORDSMITH

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Q: Tell us who is the wordsmith? Told we are not good enough.
A: TheWordsmith, (Thabiso Thando Ndlovu) I am It’s sad, because we have believed.
a young man aged 24. I successfully completed my The belief has become a part of us.
Instrumentation and Control systems at the tertiary We are the exact thing we are told we are.
institution of higher education Bulawayo Polytechnic. Look at Africa today.
I am just a Poet & a singer. Nothing to show the world.
Q: Why arts industry? Nothing but rape,
A: I won’t say I’m fully engaged in the arts industry, Nothing but crime.
but my love for Poetry is my gateway to the arts indus- Nothing but abuse,
try. Arts allow me to take matters into my own hands. Nothing but poverty,
It allows me to tell things the way I see them, no filter. Nothing but corruption.
Q: When did you start writing poetry? Think of the blood of the fallen soldiers.
A: I first discovered my love for poetry in form 2 Is their sacrifice in vain?
(2011). But to me poetry meant love “poems” then I Ancestors look with shame.
stopped for some years, then started fully engaging in What of the future generations?
poetry in 2017 up to date. We shout “proudly African”,
Q: What motivates you? But what are we really proud of?
A: My Christian Faith motivates me, my family & A continent of heritage.
friends A heritage not fully embraced.
Q: Who is your inspiration? Africa seems to embrace the world,
A: Jesus Christ, my mother and grandma But does the world embrace Africa?
Q: Who do you look up to in arts industry? The world doesn’t care.
A: Clayton Jennings & Will Smith The world cares about its economies,
Q: Which other poets have you worked with? The world cares about its power,
A: Best Grace Ever The world cares about where it’s going.
Q: Have you published anything yet? Argh, wake up Africa!!!
A: No, I haven’t, Africa is dazed.
Q: Do you have anything lined up for your fans? Changing cultures every day.
A: In the near future yes! Africa eats like the Indians,
WITHOUT OUR OWN CULTURAL VALUES, TRA- Africa dresses like the Italians.
DITIONS WE BECOME WHAT THEY TELL US WE Africa lives like the British.
ARE. Africa talks like the Americans.
False Propaganda is depriving us! Africa is no longer like Africa.
Our cultural identity is forgotten! Africa an endangered race.
Being erode like a riverside. Our women keep having forced caramel faces.
It’s been washed away, forever. The men, hustlers of corruption.
We are being uprooted. And yet there are no results.
From our roots. Fifty years from now,
How can we stand? What are we going to be?
Our identity downtrodden is a “jewel “. A multi-cultured race,
What they “fear” they subdue? With black skin,
Asians and Caucasian guard their identities. Blackish with no identity.
To them, it’s everything Without our cultural traditions,
To them, it carries weight. We become whatever they tell us we are.
To them, it’s who you could never be.
Try telling them any different and see. TheWordsmith
Why can’t we emulate.
“Buph’ ubuntu bethu?”
Our originality.
See Africans being deadened by the negative opinions.
For so long we have been brainwashed.

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Makeup Tips

Precious-Anne Mazemo -24 year old makeup artist based in Bulawayo
Precious-Anne Mazemo is a 24 year old makeup artist based in Bulawayo. She started makeup
artistry in 2018. My passion is beauty and make up and putting a smile on someone’s face through
the work of my hands and also to continue building my brand, Precious-Anne The Makeup Artist
and to make it known nationwide.
Makeup current trends and tips
We have approached summer and the most frustrating questions that can run through your head
can be how do I ensure my foundation does not become cakey and muddy? How can i reduce get-
ting sweaty and ruining my makeup? How can I maintain a flawless look throughout the day?
Here are a few tips on some of the steps you can take to reduce oiliness and at the same time
maintain a flawless look throughout a hot day.
Eyebrows
Eyebrows are a very essential part when doing your makeup (and most definitely my favorite!)
We all love perfect natural looking brows even when you feel like not applying a lot of makeup.
The easiest way to achieve this is to firstly brush your brow hair up with clear eyebrow gel. If you
do not have eyebrow gel do not worry, simply brush your eyebrow sponge/brush on a wet bar of
soap and then use it to brush your brow hair up. This will help to keep your brow hair up through-
out the day even when you get sweaty. After filling in the sparce parts in between your brow hair
with brown liner and concealing your eyebrows, set your eyebrows with translucent powder to

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mattify your eyebrows and reduce oiliness the foundation does not crack and maintains
around the brows throughout the day. a flawless look throughout the day. Invest
in a good setting spray as well as it will help
Skin your makeup to stay in place and last longer
During the hot season, the most frustrat- throughout the day.
ing thing would be getting sweaty with your
makeup on. This is definitely the best time to Touch ups
believe ‘less is more’ when it comes to foun- It is inevitable to get oily during summer
dation. Be sure to firstly understand your skin whilst wearing makeup. It is therefore neces-
type before going for a foundation: sary to always touch up your face at regular
~if your skin feels tight it is most likely dry skin intervals (depending on your skin type and
type how oily it becomes). DO NOT reapply face
~if your skin is noticeably shiny on your nose powder on top of sweat. Simply blot out the
and forehead it is most likely normal/combina- oiliness with blotting paper or use a pow-
tion skin der brush that has no product on it on your
~if your skin is shiny on your nose, forehead T-zone area (forehead, nose) and your cheeks.
and cheeks it is most likely oily skin This will get rid of any creases and maintain a
Once you have identified your skin type you flawless matte look throughout the day.
can then choose your foundation according
to your skin type; normal to oily skin go for a Bonus tip
matte foundation and dry skin go for a hydrat- Make sure you always stay hydrated; drink a
ing foundation. lot of water and keep that skin healthy, glow-
Be sure to always set your foundation with ing, hydrated and flawless.
powder after blending it. This will ensure that

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NAMBITHA AFRICAN CUISINE

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RECIPES

Beef Offals (Ezangaphakathi/ Gutu &Matumbu
1kg Mixed Offals (Cleaned)
100mls cooking oil
1 onion
2 tomatoes
1 chilli for that kick (optional)
Salt to taste

Boil your offals until there are soft and tender.. Brisket (Hifridzi/ Inyama elombhida
Add you blended onion, 1kg Brisket
chilli and tomatoes, 100ml cooking oil
Add your oil 1 onion
Let it simmer until the soup is nice and thick.. 4 tomatoes
Serve hot with Sadza 1 bunch Covo or Rape

Cut your meat into nice pieces..
Season with salt
Add a little oil, Fry your meat till its brown but
not hard..
Add water and boil the meat until it’s nice and
tender..
If there is extra stock just put it on the side.
Fry your meat, add onion and tomato mixture..
Let the tomatoes cook through..
If the gravy is too thick and the stock and let it
simmer.

Just before serving add your nicely cut vegeta-
bles..
Cook them for a few minutes.
Dont over cook the vegetables.
Leave them green and crunchy.

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