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FATHER ZIMBABWE
Amakhosi Theatres best known and ground breaking play
79 DAYS TO GO
STITSHA.
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CONTENTS
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FATHER ZIMBABWE
Dr. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was born on the 7th of June 1917. A National Hero who we remember in the month of July.
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SPOTLIGHT
TUMBUKA TO BLOOM AT INTWASA 2012
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CONTENT
5 7 7 8 9 10 13 14 16 18 20 21 22 23 Arts in Photos Events calendar Bulawayos Most Amazing Talents Books Music Review Interview Talking Videos with Andy Cutta Spotlight Tumbuka to bloom at Intwasa Feature Father Zimbabwe Spotlight The Lion & The Jewel at Intwasa SpotlightMokoomba makes a madien appearance at intwasa Spotlight Stitsha The comeback Workshop Ministry of Education, Sports, Arts and Culture. Festival Workshops and Venues Pro le Brian Kumira Visual artist
The Celebration
The July issue is celebration of our local artists and Father Zimbabwe one of the founding fathers of our nation. We celebrate the launch of a museum to celebrate his life and times and his contributions to all of Zimbabweans lives. This issue is packed with new and interesting initiatives and events that have been taking place within the country, from Bulawayos most amazing talents, nothing less than real mixtape and an interview with Andy cutta. We also celebrate the comeback of Stitsha and the maiden performance by Mokoomba at Intwasa Arts Festival 2012, also see the venues and festival workshops so as to plan which ones to attend.
On the cover: Mokoomba, Courtesy of Strange Milena & Mokoomba Editor: R. Baya Production Coordinator: A. Z. Sobhuza Copywrite: Runyararo Mutandi Creative Director: Littchel N. Mathuthu, DSI Information is correct at press time. Check www.intwasa.org for updates. Kwantuthu Arts is published monthly by Intwasa Arts Festival at LAPF House, Suite 403, 8th Avenue & J. Moyo Avenue, Bulawayo Zimbabwe. Signed articles do not necessarily re ect the o cial policy. 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without permission is prohibited. Editorial, publishing and advertising o ces: LAPF House, Suite 403, 8th Avenue & J. Moyo Avenue, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
ARTS IN PHOTOS
ARTS IN PHOTOS
EVENTS
THE INTWASA SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Write a short story and have the chance of winning $500. The Intwasa Short Story Competition is an annual literary event seeking to promote original creative writing talent in English. The winning story will be awarded the Yvonne Vera Award which carries a $500 cash prize. Rules: * * * * * * * * * * * There is no particular theme Entries must be written in English Entries should be previously unpublished Only one entry per person All work must be original Entries must be typed. Maximum words are 3000 words. The competition is open to all Zimbabwe citizens and residents Entries must be submitted by July31,2012 Late entries will not be accepted. Only the short-listed candidates
Great Stars, Hip Hop Honeys, and Powerhouse. The talent show is annual event run by Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo.
Please Note The Emphasis is on photography, video and sound media. We are not looking at whether an artist deals precisely with sound, video and photography full time. Artists who wish to present installations or assemblage work are also urged to present their work or make proposals. Proposals/pictures of the work to be sent via email to info@intwasa. org or info.intwasa@gmail.com
BOOKS
INTWASA POETRY
Intwasa Poetry, 2008
Intwasa Poetry is a book of memorable poems by fteen poets who have read from their work at the Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo.The Zimbabwean poets in the book are Julius Chingono, Chirikure Chirikure, John Eppel, Ignatius Mabasa, Shepherd Mandhlazi, Judy Maposa, Deon Marcus, Albert Nyathi, Pathisa Nyathi, Mthabisi Phili and John S. Read.From outside Zimbabwe, the poets are Owen Sheers and Lloyd Robson from Wales, Vronique Tadjo from Cte dIvoire/South Africa and Joelle Taylor from London. There are poems of love, of sensuality, of humour, of compassion, of yearning, of sadness, of loss and of outrage. They range from the intensely personal to re ections of life at this pivotal time in Zimbabwes history.
This little book contains some of the most captivating poetry published in Zimbabwe. The message of social justice is present throughout and the poets are voicing concerns about the ills of society, even where the work may seem introspective. Emmanuel Sigauke, Galatea Resurrects.
This is a wonderful book that deserves to be in any serious readers collection. Walter Dube, The Zimbabwean
Mlalazi is an important author whose work should be found in all serious collections of contemporary African literature. In addition, here is a title to be added to collections designed to inform readers of contemporary life in Africa through ction writing. Paul H. Thomas, The African Book Publishing Record
Dancing with Life is a collection of short stories by Christopher Mlalazi. He has had stories published in anthologies inside and outside Zimbabwe, but this is his rst collection. Mlalazi himself dwells in one of the townships he so convincingly brings to vibrant life in his writing. Dancing with Life was featured book of the month for August 2008 on the African Books Collective Website, and the cover of the book is that of the cover of the African Books Collective catalogue for 2008. Dancing with Life kept me awake half the night. Funny, sad, energetic - take's you into the heart of the townships. I'd not advise anyone to read Chris novels without rst reading these short stories, otherwise they'll completely miss the point. Tendai Huchu, Writer
Christopher Mlalazi is the rising voice of the ghetto, with all its violence, sharp anger, bitter protestations and tangible promise of a better tomorrow. Raisedon Baya, Writer and Columnist
MUSIC
NOTHING LESS THAN REAL
Dope Donnz Cartel and Yung Tyran titled Nothing Less Than Real and yes, our local rappers can bring that American heat in the BYO
I just bumped into a mixtape by Dope Donnz Cartel and Yung Tyran titled Nothing Less Than Real and yes, our local rappers can bring that American heat in the BYO. You would be forgiven for thinking its an American mixtape but then again we cant use that against them as it is fresh though. The mixtape is 12tracks deep with 2 interludes. Fresh concepts and ideas on tracks and great potential from Yung Tyran. I am looking forward for more heat from him because with rhymes like, with all these rocks on my neck they got me feeling stoned homeboy got me Still On The Grind. Unfortunately the tape has a slow start as the rst track Famous is a nice idea but is let down but poor vocal mixing. The taps then picks up from track 2 Get Cash featuring Navy Seal as it has more clear vocals and is more listener worthy as Yung Tyran and Navy Seal ride the beat like its a rodeo. Its songs like this with a nice production and dope bars that make you wonder why you have never had of such talented guys. Third track featuring Treva S Fresh is a mellow content lled track for the ladies titled The World Is Ours which adds the much needed variety to the mixtape. Track 4 titled The Realest is de nitely a sing along with a dope catchy hook and bouncy beat. Otherwise Still On The Grind and Get Cash are BYO classics in my eyes. Yes, I said it! Homeboy got a lot of potential and a worthwhile tape out so go out and get yourself a copy of Nothing Less Than Real it has something for the ladies, hustlers and general hip hop lovers. BYO Stand UP!
INTERVIEW
TALKING VIDEOS WITH ANDY CUTTA
A lot of people have been asking us who does music videos in Bulawayo so, by popular demand we are featuring a lm expert known as Andy Cutta to let you in on how he operates
Its been noted that theres a lack of visual representation in Bulawayo. D-G-V! then decided to look for a lm expert to highlight for everyone to familiarize with. So, before we put him on the hot seat we decided to rst of all let the public know who he is and what work he has done and also how you can get hold of him if youre looking for that very important visual presence. To all those that thought videos are not necessarily important well, we have news for you. Keep watching this space and learn more on how you can use your visual content to work for you but for now check out Bulawayos own Video expert, Andy Cutta
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SPOTLIGHT
Their coming to Intwasa, particularly in the year of blooming, is no coincidence. The company will be showcasing two of the latest pieces; Between the Lines and Breath of Origins. Betweens the lines was premiered at HIFA. It is a contemporary piece Harold George, a choreographer from Sierra Leone /Belgium.
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Father Zimbabwe
Dr. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was born on the 7th of June 1917. He attended primary school at London Missionary Societys Tjimali School after which he went to Tsholotsho native Government industrial School. From Tsholotsho he proceeded to Adams College in South Africa.
He then went to Hofmeyr School of Social Science where he obtained a diploma in Social Science after which he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Africa. Dr. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo dedicated his entire adult life to ghting for the liberation of Zimbabwe from the yoke of colonialism. He started his career as president of the Rhodesian Railways African Employees Association in 1948 after which he became the president of the federation of African Workers Union in 1954, a National o ce that launched him into his political career. Between 1948 and 1987 he spearheaded and led a number of political parties namely the African National Congress (ANC) in 1948; the National Democratic Party (NDP) in 1960; after NDP was banned he formed ZAPU in1961. When ZAPU was banned in 1962 he became president of the Peoples Caretaker Council (PCC).
On the 6th of August, 1990 Dr. Joshua Nkomo was sworn in as the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, a post which he held until his death on the 1st of July, 1999 after which he was conferred with the national hero status and buried at the National Heroes Ace in Harare.
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SPOTLIGHT
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Mokoomba is a six member band born in the resort town of Victoria Falls and now based in Harare. The group was formed by the late legendary guitarist Alfred Mujimba in 2008.
That same year, the groupwent on to win the Music Crossroads Inter-regional Competitions in Lilongwe, Malawi.The internationally traveled Mokoomba are scheduled to be part of Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo 2012 program in September.The group has performed in big European Festivals in countries like Italy, Spain, Belgium, Norway and Austria.Regionally the group has toured Mozambique, Zambia, and Malawi. Mokoomba has also featured at HIFA. Mokoomba are well known for their electrifying blend of Afro-fusion and tantalizing traditional Tonga rhythms. This exciting Tonga group from Binga certainly has a unique sound rooted in Tonga tradition and promises to take the world of music by storm. The band mixes a number of indigenous languages such as Luvale, Nyanja, Mbunda, and Chokwe which are part of the Tonga dialect. The group fuses modern instruments and Tonga traditional instruments like Jemba and the bell to create tantalizing and danceable traditional rhythms.
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SPOTLIGHT
STITSHA!
THE COMEBACK
Sihlangu Dlodlo, one of Bulawayos prominent playwrights and producers, has resuscitated Cont Mhlanga and Amakhosi Theatres best known and ground breaking play STITSHA.
According to Dlodlo, who is actually producing the play for the second time, STITSHA is a timeless plays to discuss the land issue and gender equity way back in the late 80s. Both issues are still pertinent even today. The play is credited with introducing Amakhosi Theatre to the international stage. Stitsha is several issues and arts genres are seamlessly stitched together. The new play has a new cast of talented and vibrant artists including the versatile and NAMA award winning actor Zenzo Nyathi, the well- travelled and vocally gifted Nomathamsanqa Mkwananzi and seasoned artists like Memory Kumbota and Thulani Mbambo.
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THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS, ARTS AND CULTURE, THROUGH ITS ARTS AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT,
has embarked on a massive orientation program for schoolsArts and Culture Heads of Departments within Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. The Department held district by district workshops whose main thrust was to unpack the Ministry expectations when it comes to Arts and Cultural activities within schools.
What seems to be coming out is that the Department is keen to formalize art and cultural activities within schools by making sure that arts and culture is taken with the seriousness it deserves. Israel Ndlovu, E.O Arts and Culture, observed that the current trend within schools is that Arts and Cultural activities are taken as pass time events or place holder activities and the department was working on bringing that to an end.
rts and Cultural activities are given a second priority if not third after academic subjects and sports. However, from the workshops it seems that era and its errors is coming to an end. Schools are already implementing the Ministrys circular 28 of 2010 recommendations which demand that a committee be set in each school that will oversee the running and implementation of Arts and Culture teaching.
One interesting element within the Ministrys quest is its hunger for statistics. Each school is required to send a statistical report after each cultural activity. The statistics have to cover the number of all players as these will be usedin shaping the future of the sector. The Ministry is not embarking on this dream journey alone but has taken on board other stakeholders. Artists and Institutions with vast expertise were invited to come and share with educators their experiences. Intwasa Arts Festival Director Raisedon Baya shared his understanding of Arts and Culture and its importance in shaping the ethos of a nation.He made it clear that culture is the strongest tool an individual or a group of people can use to their advantage. He went on to extrapolate and expounded on the importance of Arts festivals in schools.
Bulawayo Theatre.
VISUAL ART
Visual Art by Brian Kumira the title of the art works shown here is landscapes. Brian is one of the resident artists at the Bulawayo National gallery and has eye catching and colorful arts works.
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