At a ZimPro Trust event, a lady demonstrates to attendees how she made traditional beer, Utshwala/Umqombothi, using the two major grains Amabele/Mapfunde (sorghum) and Uphoko/Zviyo (Finger Millet). The utilization of the many gourds used to serve the alcohol is another…
The Amagugu Food Expo was held on the 6th of May 2022 at Amagugu International Heritage Centre in Matobo Hills. We had a chance to explore various types of foods presented at the expo and we got a chance to…
Working with you was always a fulfilling experience. Thank you for the memories and your contribution towards the development of the Zimbabwean creative sector. Ye Ye, we are grateful and your memory will never fade. Rest in Peace Mr Chigubu.…
A plate of $1 (USD) in Kaya’s Gogo (real name Sibongile Ushe) is a content creator and retired nurse. Her channel on YouTube seeks to change the narrative about the continent, bringing the world to Afrika through living on the…
A plate of $1 (USD) in Pumula Old Beer Garden will get you the following served with Isitshwala/Sadza/Buhobe – Inhloko (Ox Head), Ezangaphakathi (Offals), Inhlansi (Fish), Idelele (Okra) or at times Umfushwa mixed with peanut butter (dried vegetables taken from…
We come from a place of songs and rhythm, and music plays an important role in our lives. Creation of Kwesami was based on combining food and music and the show was conceptualised/motivated through a dish known as Isikhupha (this…
We come from a place of songs and rhythm, and music plays an important role in our lives. Creation of Kwesami was based on combining food and music and the show was conceptualised/motivated through a dish known as Isikhupha (this…
Tobacco, particularly in the form of snuff, is important in interactions with ancestral spirits, who are believed to be responsible for their living kin’s well-being or tragedy. At cultural ceremonies like Ukuthethela/Bira (to ask for intercession and guidance), the ancestors…
In most African languages, proverbs are commonly used as a means of communication. Inability to grasp the intricacies and wisdom of African knowledge is sometimes linked with failure to grasp an African proverb. A proverb is a treasure mine of…
Sisi Ncube, popularly known as Missdivalicious, is a content producer based in the United Kingdom who is also a vegan bodybuilder, fitness enthusiast, and self-described ‘avocadologist.’ Missdivalicious uses her social media presence to provide knowledge on fashion, food, fitness, and…