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Book Review: One Oga, Four Women, Secrets and Lies

The polygamous family set up has long been perceived with innumerable and contradictory views.  Possibly the most common sentiment being disdain felt by both disapproving men and women.   Men who wish that they too could amass trophy wives turn green with envy as they long for the opportunity to delight in the attention of a bevy of spouses.  

Powerful Lessons from Nozipo Maraire

It is 2015 but some books simply do not go out of style. In her poignant memoir Zenzele-A letter for my daughter, J. Nozipo Maraire writes of a devoted mother, affectionately known as Shiri, who attempts to prepare her exuberant and independent, notwithstanding naïve, adolescent daughter for adulthood. 

BOOK REVIEW: The Uncertainty of Hope

In the award-winning novel, "The Uncertainty of Hope," author Valerie Tagwira takes her readers back in time to the trauma of one of the toughest periods in post-independent Zimbabwe - the days of hyper-inflation, forex-dealing, food shortages, fuel shortages, and so much more.  Her sharply written portrayal intricately brings together individuals from different backgrounds and lifestyles to tell Zimbabwe's story.  

Flowchyld’s Shards Bag NAMA Award

When I first met her, she was staging an emotionally packed poetic performance that gripped my attention till she uttered her last word. After she was done, the whole auditorium thundered in applause, appreciating her classical display, and the master of the poetry slam said, "....give it up one more time for Flowchyld!" She indeed was flowing in simple verbs and adjectives, but the way she had them all arranged made me believe it was a language from the gods.

Diary of a 45 Year Old Poet

Renowned short story writer, Memory Chirere walked away with his third National Arts Merit Award (NAMA) gong at the recently held 2015 ceremony for his book, 'Bhuku Risina Basa Nekuti Rakanyorwa Masikati' which was voted the best in the Outstanding Fiction Book category.