Cinginkosi Ncube better known as Cingi is a Zimbabwean born Singer and Song writer. She was born and resides in Victoria Falls. She began singing and entertaining in high school where she was a known actress. She later joined a number of singing groups. Luveve High School nurtured and groomed the love for African art in her. She was an outspoken young lady, so she joined the debate and public speaking club, and became a Child parliamentarian in O'level. She was also very sporty, and loved dancing. She met other great artists today such as Joy Rukanza and Xmile during those years.
Her first release was in 2017, when she decided to link up with a renown Victoria Falls Producer, Smokey P (Prince Dube, the best in Cingi's eyes), and did Biza Njalo. They did a video for the song as well, and the work was spectacular. She hadn't seen herself in the commercial music scene, but after Biza Njalo, Cingi knew she wanted to sing not only because she was talented only, but also because music would be a medium for her to speak and vent her heart out and so she made more music. She broadened her scope outside of Victoria Falls, and worked with some producers from Bulawayo.
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Carla-Ann Makumbe is a Gweru born writer who dabbles in spoken word poetry and is most notable for her debut poetry anthology "And For Patricia I Had To Man Up". During the interview we talk about her love for poetry, how she started out, the challenges she has faced and everything else leading to her first book being published. She shares her favourite writers, books and movies among other things. Dive into the podcast for more!
In this week's episode I have a chat with Thando a young and bold poet and author, definitely aiming for the things that challenge her innermost self. She believes strongly in the power of words and poetry allows her to breathe life into them, hence the love, mad love for poetry. She's a Bulawayo Arts Awards Nominee, multiple slam champion, published author and simply, poetry. Dive into the podcast for more!
Vongai Monica Mujakachi is a Zimbabwean Author and Poet based in German. She has a passion in music and acting. In this episode we talk about how she started writing, the challenges and the highlights. We also talk about the struggles that come with being a woman in the entertainment industry and what can be done to deal with these issues. Dive into the podcast for more!
In this week's episode I have a chat with one of Zimbabwe's most recognizable names on the Spoken Word Poetry scene, SoProfound. We talk about the early days in his career, how he went from Anorld Chirimika to being SoProfound, stages he's been on and some of his achievements. We talk about art being sustainable, creating value and more. Dive into the podcast for more!
In this week's episode I have conversation with Andrew Manyika; MC, comedian and poet. We talk about him balancing these seemingly different parts of his creativity, financial sustainability as an artist and some of the highlights of his career. The NAMA nominated comedian also shared some of his aspirations, goals and some of his favourite things. Listen to the podcast for more!
In the first episode of the second season of the IN CNVRSTN with Ultra Podcast I have chat with Kuda Rice, a spoken artist who has charmed many with just a mic on a stage. We talk about him picking the pen and writing his first poem, for a girl, the Christian influences in his work, the hurdles he has faced and more. We share a love for The Big Bang Theory, which seems to be the case with most creatives and much more. Dive into the podcast for more!
In the last episode of the IN CNVRSTN with Ultra series I have a chat with Mr Loyal, a charismatic vernacular spoken word artist. Born Ronald Mtatabikwa the poet has been in quite the stages and boardrooms all because of his talent. We talk about how he started writing, the story being him being called Mr Loyal, the need for more representation of vernacular poets in the new wave of writers, featuring on a Nash TV's Spoken Word Wednesdays and more. He emphasizes on Madzitatiguru's influence is his journey, how HeyHeyPreacher rekindled his love for poetry and how John Cole has been supportive. Dive into the podcast for more!
In this week's episode I have a chat with the phenomenal, talented and radiant Lindsay Musonza. Also, or as she says previously, known as Black Shadow the spoken word artist, visual artist and model takes us through her inspirations, her journey and some of the challenges she has faced as a young woman in a "man's world". We touch on the sensitive topic of feminism, the cunningness of the entertainment industry and her plans to branch into the film industry. We share a love for The Big Bang Theory (2007 - 2019), Nina Simone and more. Dive into the podcast to be part of the experience!
This week's episode is special as I have a chat with the talented, smart, multilingual and beautiful Miss Laura Toto. We talk about her being a youthpreneur, her aspirations as a creative, balancing being a teenager and everything else between her activism, her distinct accent, sounding like Billie Eilish, her word art and love for the culinary arts. We share a love for Louis Armstrong, GIVĒON, Daniel Caeser, Brent Faiyaz and a whole lot of other things. Dive into the podcast for more.
In this week's episode I have a must-listen chat with Munya G. Bopoto; a young author and spoken word artist. We talk about the differences and similarities between the spoken word scene in Harare and Bulawayo, where he is based. We talk about his book Talking To Walls, working with John Eppel and the feedback he got after his debut release. We share a love for Kendrick Lamar, How I Met Your Mother (American Sitcom) and The Hate You Give (2018). Listen to the podcast for more!
This week we are on a journey to West Africa, Ghana to be specific, as I have an enlightening chat with Shurgapie. Born Daniel Lamptey, the poet and spoken word artist takes us through some of his earliest stages in growing to where he is, building an organic following on Instagram of 46 000 followers, insecurities about his accent and voice and some of the challenges he has faced as an artist. We share a mutual love of Everything, Everything (the 2017 movies), NF and Afrobeats. We also talk about our shared love for Miles Carter's work and more. Tune into the podcast for more!
This week's episode is a whole package as I have an "Easter egg" littered chat with S'phongo. The Zimbabwean poet, spoken word and visual artist shares his story from being a Matopo village boy, as he says, to performing on a number of stages, in Zimbabwe and around Africa, co-founding Speak Up Poetry Sessions, winning a slam, working with LitFest and moving to Sierra Leone. We talk about a shared love for Family Guy, J. Cole and a whole lot of other things.
PS: He also shares how he got the name S'phongo and it's juicy. Listen to the podcast for all that and more!
This week's episode of the podcast explores the mind of the International Award winning poet, novelist and author Aries Rage. Born Elizabeth Taderera, the 26 year-old literary powerhouse has penned seven books, mainly poetry anthologies, and still has more on the way. We talk about her desire to get her books scripted into film, her wish to work with Stephen King and having contact with Keanu Reeves (Yes! John Wick, The Matrix Keanu Reeves) after writing a poem for and about him. Dive into the podcast for the rest.
This week we dive into Ects' journey from being a shy kid jotting down his thoughts and feelings to being one of the most unique acts (pun intended) on the Zimbabwean abstract music scene, meeting the late music legend Dr. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi and much more. Born Tanaka Effort Chuma, the NAMA nominated poet, now also a musician, has graced quite a number of stages and events through out the years he has been active and has a lot to share and unravel. Dive into the episode for more.
This week's episode is an exploration of Yanta Limey's artistry, beliefs and vision. Yanta, born Tanya Emily Ngundu, is a spoken word poet, activist and a psychology student. She takes us on a journey of how she started writing, how she writes and how it's going. We chat about faith, activism, gender based violence and her one time "crush" on a "hwindi", her working with Page Poetry Alive and a whole lot more.
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In this week's episode I had an amazing conversation with Tafadzwa Mazhara better known as TheLionessTaffy. She shared with us how she started writing poetry, her recent win in the Kakic Universe Poetry Showdown, going to university in China, a little bit about racism, religion, food, music and a whole of other things. We had a "who is weirder?" contest. Dive into the podcast for more.
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