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Nathaniel Gondo

Enter into ‘Paradhiso’ with African Hippie: Creatives Collective Drops Surreal Fashion Film

By Nathaniel Gondo When African Hippie released a self-titled short film (viewed 'manifesto') in May, it was clear that the collective was intent on using film as a medium of...

Focus on Pfeka: The Zimbabwean activewear brand making its mark across the globe

By Nathaniel Gondo Regardless of the insistent Western influence prevalent in Zimbabwean popular culture, creatives continue to take inspiration from our indigenous identity, our history and the works of our...

Top Haircare brand Manetain Organics Scoops Coveted Manufacturer Award

By Nathaniel Gondo When Lienne Shonhiwa Marwizi started Manetain Organics in 2017, being a top manufacturerwas a distant dream. Just six years later, the haircare brand is the epitome of...

Samora Central’s Debut Collection: The Creative Collective’s Gift To Harare

By Nathaniel Gondo The Zimbabwean creative industry has witnessed rapid growth over the past three years, thanks to visionaries who understand the importance of self expression.  The outliers are taking...

The Fleur Collection: A Vivid Symphony of Zimbabwean Summer by The Fit by Lady Nga

NATHANIEL GONDO As the Spring/Summer '23 season unfurls, Zimbabwean fashion brands are painting runways with a vibrant palette, and leading the charge is couture brand, The Fit by Lady...

Focus on Pro Crafters: The crafting community empowering Zimbabwean crafters through social media

NATHANIEL GONDO Crafting involves the making of decorative articles by hand. Popular crafts in Zimbabwe include beadwork, woven artifacts, macramé, handmade jewelry, leatherware, crotcheting, and knitwear. The plethora of skills...

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Lookback: The Upcycling Lab, and why we need more fashion and music events

2024 was quite the eventful (no pun intended) year for Zimbabwean fashion. Most names and brands in Zim fashion can chalk 2024 down as...

Babwe AW25: Two years in the making, the ‘Being’ hoodie is finally here

Over the past two years, Lesley Manokore has been crisscrossing around the world – from New York to Abu Dhabi, and now based in...

Zimbabwean model Future Nyoni makes history at MISTER AFRICA 2024

Zimbabwean international model Future Nyoni made history by winning three prestigious titles at the recently concluded Mister Africa 2024 pageant held in Sierra Leone...

Artist Avenue — with O’Neal Maisiri; the artist behind upcoming ‘I Wish You Could See Me’ exhibition

For most Zimbabwean contemporary artists, their work will largely remain a passion project for most of their career. The lucky few will enjoy a...

Focus on All Smiles: Pushing positivity through fashion

What started off as a rapper's catchy hook has evolved into a full-on clothing brand that is now making its mark by standing up...