Ihwi is a series of conversations with some of the most talented and creative storytellers from Zimbabwe and beyond.
Ihwi is a series of conversations with some of the most talented and creative storytellers from Zimbabwe and beyond.
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Onai Mushava, a Zimbabwean writer and journalist. He is the author of Survivors Cafe (2018), Rhyme and Resistance (2019), Electronic Ladyland (2022), and Pope Urban with the Vibe (2024). Tune into a conversation about all things writing, music, and storytelling.
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Myra Mufuka, a new fiction writer from Zimbabwe based in the UK. She recently released her debut book, What Comes Next, a collection of short thriller-mystery stories. Join us as we explore her writing and how this book came about.
Support Myra’s work here:
What Comes Next:
A Review of What Comes Next:https://negwande.comhttps//www.negwande.comWhat%2520Comes%2520Next%2520by%2520Myra%2520Mufuka%2520:%20
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Chioniso Tsikisayi, an award winning weaver of words and storyteller. Tune into a conversation about her journey as a multidisciplinary artist, creative discovery, and navigating the digital age as an artist.
Support Chioniso’s work here:
BUREAU DE CHANGE (A Short Film) - https://youtu.be/GIbsNA5pp_c?si=Ccb5elBfygQCrcEi
QUEUE FOR A DREAM (A Short Film) - https://youtu.be/nkigxrdYTag?si=Dh-ULdrmd02kiD2v%20
A Grain of Rice in the Heart of Genocide (A Short Story) - https://lolwe.org/a-grain-of-rice-in-the-heart-of-genocide/
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Chido Muchemwa, author of Who Will Bury You And Other Stories, which the Boston Globe, Open Country Mag, and Brittle Paper listed as one of the best books of 2024. Tune in to a conversation about navigating the Zimbabwean literary scene, the importance of historical representation, and creating sustainable literary systems.
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Ropafadzo Chimwara, the author of two poetry collections, ‘An Anthology for Rusty Hearts’ and ‘A Few Love Letters.’ Tune into a conversation on crafting poetry, self-publishing, and the writer’s network.
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Vimbai Chimanikire, a self-taught artist, illustrator, and professional teacher. Tune in to a conversation on art as resistance, creating for children and the power of storytelling.
Rutendo Chichaya interviews Sihlobo Bulala, journalist and author of Nova The Great and Other Stories. Tune in to a conversation on writing, community, and the power of storytelling.
