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Next Level Hip Hop Academy 2024: A Transformative Journey for Zimbabwean Artists
Harare, Zimbabwe — The Next Level Hip Hop Exchange Program, a dynamic initiative by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy of Zimbabwe, Meridian International Center and the local implementing partner Jibilika Dance Trust wrapped up its 10-day intensive academy with a spectacular showcase at the 7 Arts Theatre in Harare on July 19, 2024. This groundbreaking program, dedicated to leveraging the…
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Next Level Hip Hop Exchange Program Draws Over 300 Applicants in Zimbabwe
The Next Level Hip Hop exchange program has announced an overwhelming response to its open call for participants, with more than 300 Zimbabwean Hip Hop dancers, MCs, beat-makers, and DJs applying for the upcoming Next Level Academy. This eagerly anticipated event will take place from July 8 to July 18, 2024, at the Zimbabwe College…
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Next Level US Hip Hop Exchange Returns to Zimbabwe : Join the 2024 Academy
Next Level US Hip Hop Exchange Returns to Zimbabwe : Join the 2024 Academy
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Tanaka Machikicho; the girl who danced her way to FRANCE!
A year ago, the media was awash with the exciting news of a young girl who defied the odds in a tough dance competition largely dominated by males as she won a trip to France from the Zimbabwe Edition of the annual Rival Skool Battle. Tanaka Machikicho indeed went on to represent Zimbabwe so well,…
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6 take home lessons from the Women Create Worlds Summit at Shoko Festival 2020
by Fadzai Mathabire Almost a month since the 2nd Edition of the Women Create Worlds Summit was streamed live on Facebook during the Shoko Festival and we are still digesting the knowledge from the out pour of gracious women. Shoko Festival was held online this year and the event was as colorful as a phoenix.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Skateboarding advocate Vaughan Neville shares his optimism for the sub-culture in a country where traditional sports and culture are dominant.
#SPoTLIGHT by Tafadzwa Gambiza GET YOUR POPCORN READY FOR THIS ONE! – We are so “stocked” to give you an exclusive with Canadian skateboarding veteran, Vaughan Neville (A), who sought out to transform the skateboarding scene in his home country and abroad through advocacy and lobbying. The following is a transcript of the conversation he…
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B-girl Ida geared up to explore and exchange with the Zimbabwean dance fraternity.
#SPoTLIGHT By Tafadzwa Gambiza The great Albert Einstein said ” Only a life lived for others is worth living”, and we can’t agree any less as no one has ever made it through in life without someone’s help. In case you did not know, we run a Volunteer Program at Jibilika Dance Trust, which has…
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Zimbabwe mourns the loss of young talented “Scara the Drummer”
by Fadzai Mathabire He was here, he lived and he left a mark! Sad news of the passing on of multi talented artist Delroy “Scara” Maripakwenda shocked many Zimbabweans this morning. Tributes have been flooding social media as the creatives sector mourns a young star whose potential most feel was not exhausted. His death came…