Nyimbo zaKwatu, a Zimbabwe-based platform that showcases music, creativity and cultural storytelling, is set to branch out into conversation. On the 13th of May the platform will be launching a new dialogue series titled Women’s Denderedzwa in Harare.
The inaugural session will take place at the Alliance Française, bringing together women from different sectors of the creative industry for discussions centred on artificial intelligence in the creative economy, as well as broader themes of lived experience, resilience and success.
The initiative is an extension of the platform’s existing work, a facilitating of structured conversations on issues affecting women in the creative sector that adds to their showcasing of creative output.
The series is structured around two main discussion areas: The Power of Being: Stories, Struggles and Success and Women Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Creative Sector.
Participants scheduled for the discussions include financial literacy expert Theodora Madzinga Chinembiri, women’s safety advocate Charlene Chiriseri, broadcaster Becky K and creative director Tariro ‘neGitare’ Chaniwa. A second panel will feature legal expert Vivian Matsa, musician and Nyimbo zaKwatu founder and musician Mary Anibal, visual artist Nothando Chiwanga and creative economy practitioner Anesu Chikumba. The session will be moderated by creative consultant and voice-over artist Rutendo Denise Mutsamwira.
"The vision of Women’s Denderedzwa is inspired by the timeless power of women gathering in a circle which is a sacred and intentional space that has, across generations, held stories, wisdom, and collective strength," shared Mary Anibal.
"At its heart, Women’s Denderedzwa recognises storytelling as a powerful tool for transformation. It is a space where lived experiences are valued as knowledge, where challenges are met with collective wisdom and where new ways of leading, creating and living can be imagined," she went on.
While the dialogue series focuses on women’s experiences in the creative sector, organisers say participation is open to all interested in discussions on creativity and technology. The initiative is also calling out for parties interested in sponsorship and partnerships, including brand placement, segment naming rights and product inclusion in event materials.
