Farai M.

Guarding empty shells: Imprisoning national consciousness in relics of the past

Article discussing how the post-colonial state in Zimbabwe has not changed power relations between the state and the people, but has coopted the colonial symbols of state power.

• Reporter / Journalist

Who Will Sing For Zimbabwe

Article on the role of songwriters/songs/musicians in political action and rousing the population to political consciousness, in Zimbabwe. Thomas Mapfumo, Sam Mangwana and Junior Brown featured in a span from the 1970s to 016 when civilian-driven anti-government protests rocked Zimbabwe.

• Reporter / Journalist

The Harare Festival of the Arts in Pictures

A photo essay on performances and wares by local and international artists in various spheres – music, theatre, film, digital, craft, dance and literature. Captured during the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA), April 2017.