Another week of opportunities and good vibes just passed. If you missed anything, look no further we wrap it up for you here so we can all get into the new week informed. Here is what went down through the week.
In the news
Eight2Five Innovation Hub’s 2nd Value Creation challenge takes off… Read more
Misred’s launch for her first book set for the 18th of May 2021… Read more
Multitalented Ganze aka Emmanuel Makanza tackles local music with a redefining approach… Read more
Content creators stand a chance to get upto USD25 000 through the Value Creation Challenge (VCC) 2021… Read more
Zimbabwe to co host Africa’s Premier Youth Summit as it turns 5 years old… Read more
Jaden Smith to open restaurant that will give free meals to homeless people…check it out
Comedian Maforty initiates medical facilities for artists… Read more
Dave Chappelle plans to move to Ghana and open a comedy club in the country…Watch now
Chido Machanzi collaborates with Sudanese…Hmetro
Join the National Arts Council in commemorating culture Week from 15 to 22 May 2021…see poster
Voice2Rep Zimbabwe YEAR 2 CALL FOR DIGITAL AUDITIONS!!! Read more
Comic rapper Ay Pooyo from Ghana teams up with fellow comic rappers: Van Choga (Zimbabwe) Show Yoh (Cameroon) & Big Xhosa (South Africa) for the remix of his breakout song ‘GOAT’… Read more
ZIMBOs are flying the flag everywhere: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre casts John Pfumojena for their new play. Read more
Zimbabwe wasn’t on Google Street View until this man volunteered to map it himself l GMA… Watch
New voices Amplified
In this week’s top 5 we focus on the amazing talent of Solana who is making waves on the african charts, the emotional JTwist, Chae with a gender based violence advocacy track, South African based MINIEKHANYILA and the multi talented Libaraxe… Read more
Interviews
Makumbe speaks on Dhuterere and dj Marve… Watch now
Marble Nyathi _ International Model « Interview on earGROUND
Hip hop artist Metaphysics talks about the power of social influence (Kuda Musasiwa, Dj Tawaz, Passion Java et al).. Watch on earGROUND
earGROUND hosted Bulawayo based hip hop artist Luminous aka Tinashe Mtetwa Luminous… Watch interview
Tamy and Ishan: amazing performance at the VCC phase 2 launch on Friday…watch now
Plot Mhako hosts Jamaica’s sizzling Leroy Scarlet, Bleaker Dread, Fred Locks and Zimbabwe’s very own Don Dafa to catch up with the state on reggae music. Watch the discussion here.
ZIM HIP HOP < Where is the “disconnect” coming from? R.peels speaks out!
Get yourself some piece of mind with some giggles from watching Dry Jokes SEASON 3, Episode 6 a Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre -JMLT production.
In closing, this rounds up our week in highlights. Fast fact, the talented Mitch Uta directed Kae Chap’s Uchapa. Take time to check out Mitch Uta »» NOTHING IS FREE.. #earDROP and appreciate more of his work. More take away tracks:
Epic Minds drops Izolo featuring Flameboy Universe #earDROP
TiGonzi drops a video dedicated to his mother” #earDROP
Poptain dropped BEFORE and a remix of Bhurugwa featuring Faa
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