In this story, we look at the impact Zimbabwean music legend Lovemore Majaivana has had on the ability to tell meaningful stories that will last for generations to come. This is what we term the ‘Lovemore Majaivana Effect of Storytelling’…
Chef Sindi is a Chef and Culinary artist whose cuisine specialty span from African, Italian, Portuguese, British, and Canadian. Chef Sindi is the owner of Sage & Thyme Restaurant which was established in 1997 is all about a daughter, turned…
Umembeso is a Southern Africa traditional ceremony whereby families of two people getting married, converge in song and dance, to officially welcome the bride and groom into their marital home. It is customary for both families to come bearing gifts…
A small group of friends and family residing in the United States of America decide to make a trip to Uganda and Zimbabwe. What better way to host them than to prepare our motherland traditional mouth watering buffet complimented by…
Umkumbi also known as Ubuganu, Mokhophe, or Marula beer is a fermented beverage that is produced from the marula fruit (Amaganu). The making of Umkumbi is predominantly done under a marula tree and the beverage is used in communal activities…
Culture is defined as the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people. Alternatively, culture is a manifestation of a people’s worldview that is encompassed in their language, marriage, music, their food, or how they wear their clothes. Culture…
The Ndau people are very rich in cultural heritage which cuts across several aspects of their way of life- including their attires, their language, their songs and also their food. The Ndau people have very healthy and delicious recipes that…
The first recipe my grandma taught us as children was how to make the ideal Ilambazi (Porridge). The cook had to put all of his or her effort and time into making sure that this dish didn’t lead to an…
Located on the western-side of Zimbabwe, Zhilo (the name is derived from a Nyubi word termed Ziwilo, which refers to something that is sacred) is one of the towns with a rainmaking shrine that is highly valued. Arriving at this…
The beauty of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe is legendary. It’s the kind of scenery that makes you consider the meaning of perfection, our country’s magnificence, and life in general. One thing about travelling to Chimanimani across the Eastern Highlands – is that…