#NAMA Legends @40: Jasen Mphepo citation

Jasen Mphepo Actor Belonging to what can be termed as a class of enterprising, versatile and youngish thespians; Jasen Mphepo is an actor, filmmaker, writer and businessperson. He has worked…

#NAMA Legends @40: Irene Chigamba citation

Irene Chigamba Dancer Irene Chigamba is an immensely talented traditional dance practitioner. Growing up in a musical family, she performed traditional ceremonies with her parents from an early age.  She…

#NAMA Legends @40: Helen Lieros citation

Helen Lieros Visual Artist Helen Lieros is one of Zimbabwe’s finest painters belonging to a special group of the most enthusiastic teachers of art the nation boasts of. Born in…

#NAMA Legends @40: Fradreck Mujuru citation

Fradreck Mujuru Mbira Musician/Manufacturer Fradreck Mujuru, was born 31 October 1955, in Dewedzo, Rusape. He is the second child in a family of three boys and one girl. He grew…

#NAMA legends @40: Felix Fandroy Moyo citation

Felix Fandroy Moyo Playwright/Actor Felix Moyo, popularly known as “Silandulo” after his role in the television drama, Kukhulwa Kokupela, has been involved in the arts industry since the 1960s when he…

#NAMA Legends @40: Ellen Mlangeni citation

Ellen Mlangeni Dancer Born in 1952 Ellen started practising dance in 1986. The year 1991 witnessed the formation of the extremely popular Bulawayo-based all-female dance group Thandanani Women’s Ensemble Cultural…

#NAMA Legends @40: Daves Guzha citation

Daves Guzha Theatre Producer/Director The 23rd of January 1967 saw the birth of an artistic director, producer, actor and administrator par excellence in the form of Daves Guzha of Rooftop…

#NAMA legends @40: Dominic Benhura citation

Dominic Benhura Visual Artist Hailing from Murehwa and considered a revered member of the second generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors, Dominic Benhura was born in 1968. Before his birth, his…

#NAMA Legends @40: Cont Mhlanga citation

Cont Mhlanga Writer/Director Cont Mdladla Mhlanga is a playwright, actor and theatre director. His career in the cultural and creative industries began in 1982 when formed Amakhosi which started as…

#NAMA Legends @40: Chirikure Chirikure citation

Chirikure Chirikure Poet Born in 1962 in Gutu, Chirikure Chirikure is a prolific poet, songwriter, and author. A graduate of the University of Zimbabwe and an Honorary Fellow of the…