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As seen on Mashable.com I live and breathe Twitter. However, sometimes we see a tweet containing an acronym or an abbreviation with which we’re not very familiar. If you find yourself in the same situation, then take a look through our handy list for a complete glossary of terms you may come across in tweets. While … Continue reading
Zimbablog has always been one of my favorite sites. At one time it was the first site l opened whenever l got online. But over the years it had gone quiet and no new posts where published but its back with a bang with a Pinterest like WordPress theme, it looks fresh and exciting. The … Continue reading
“Tell it on the Mountain” Early morning climb in Zimbabwe Today my friends and l went mountain climbing in the Domboshawa valley’s. What a rush. First time scaling dizzy heights and getting a rush out of being at the top of the highest peak in Harare.
Exuberant youthful energy bursting with natural talent and contagious rhythm, the six young men of Mokoomba are Zimbabwe’s next generation of hope. Mokoomba’s story is one of diversity and perseverance. The group hails from the Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe, popular for its natural beauty, the Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) and the world’s largest bungee jump … Continue reading
Dhi, the debut single by singer/songwriter Chashe, is a catchy feel-good song that remembers young love. In her own words, “Dhi takes you back to that first, the love that you were so “into”, it consumed everything about you, so much that you didn’t care what rules you broke along the way!” The song has … Continue reading
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The photo being used for this blog’s title picture was taken in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup in a small township outside Johannesburg called Mohklakeng. Football Federation Australia was, at the time, bidding to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup and thought it would create great…
Originally posted on World Music – the Music Journey:
Tanga wekwaSando is a zimbabwean jazz master. Listen to his song “Paidamoyo”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ashJCpsQmW4
My friends and l want to create a digital archive of African Art online! We underestimated the challenges that we would face in our endeavor. Society’s heritage has been presented on many different materials, including stone, vellum, bamboo, silk, and paper. Now a large quantity of information exists in digital forms, including emails, blogs, social networks … Continue reading
Coca-Cola is everywhere…. …..Coke makes so many different beverages that if you drank one per day, it would take you over 9 years to try them all…. ….If every drop of Coke ever produced were put in 8-ounce bottles and laid end-to-end, they would reach the moon and back over 2,000 times…. And Zimbabwean artist love … Continue reading
There is a bench in my park, it’s a bench like no other. People don’t seem to like to sit on it because, truth be told it does not look like a bench at all. It’s a tribute to a city that celebrate’s nature, in a park that is renowned for its arts. This is more than … Continue reading
This is my favorite sculpture at the Harare National Arts Gallery
Born in Harare 1983. Began exhibiting 2000 with Gallery Delta and, presently, has two paintings in the permanent collection of the Zimbabwe National Gallery. He also undertakes commission work and has work on display as far away as Spain. For an artist so young these impressive credentials and his deep apocalyptic symbolism resonate with contemporary … Continue reading
Infront of the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe is a larger than life Rhino made entirely out of scrap metal by an annonymous artist. When l saw this metalwork today, l realized that there hasn’t been a lot that has gone into promoting African art on the internet. I think that’s a task l will … Continue reading
I’m not a car fanatic, but l know a good thing when l see one. I spotted this rusty Jeep in downtown Harare, Zimbabwe. It stood out, begging to be noticed, to be highlighted in the chapters of history, to be mentioned in the corridors of Jeep headquarters, to be-known for having conquered the plains of Africa….and … Continue reading
Joina City is Harare‘s latest shopping mall. Nestled in the heart of a buzzing business district, this shopping mall has become a beacon of hope for an economy on the recovery path. The story behind the building is nothing short of inspirational. I was in my first year at High School when construction began. Over … Continue reading
I live in Harare, Zimbabwe. Recently l was working on a project and needed images of the city. The internet didn’t provide any meaningful pictures, so l decided to embark on a journey through my favorite town. The result of which l hope will help someone else, who may not be able to go out … Continue reading
Most of my friends agree that, of all the African people….Ethiopians are the most attractive. There is something about their complexion, hair and eyes that make them stand out. But the most fascinating thing about Ethiopia is its rich heritage with the oldest written language Amharic. Ralph Bennett Crignola capture some fascinating scenes of a country emerging … Continue reading
My friend Tinashe Njagu captured the images below on a trip to his rural home (we call it Kumusha). It’s sunset in rural Zimbabwe, the best time to work on your field (munda) it’s not too hot, not too cold. Armed with a hoe, a peasant mother and child go through the field slowly and steadily. The … Continue reading
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