Category: News
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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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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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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…
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A new opportunity arises for creatives to boost their financial wellness
By Fadzai Mathabire Exciting news came in on Friday as Connected Sahara, a network of hubs for creative industries in Southern Africa, issued a press release on their partnership with BancABC which will see funding opportunities for creatives. This comes at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the volatility of the creative sector…
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Yeukai Chandiposha: Paving the way for the next generation of Zimbabwean dancers
by Fadzai Mathabire “Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people,” they say, so when one strives to leave both, we ought to be grateful. It’s not so long ago when I tried to pursue a career in dance myself but didn’t find enough examples to argue a case that something…
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Bboy Omatic makes it into the KEEP ON BREAKING International finals 2020
INTERNATIONAL FINALS_ Bboy OMATIC 🇿🇼 goes head to head with BBOY MAURO 🇨🇴 [ KEEP ON BREAKING ] LoudBase #2020 _ BreakDanceBattle