It was indeed a show of spirit at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) opening ceremony on Tuesday night when musicians and dancers of various genres graced the Telecel Main Stage for an outstanding performance themed “A Show of Spirit”. The performers showed a spirit of unity as they explored various genres and dances to exhibit spectacular expertise.
They took turns to perform traditional and contemporary songs and dances with flawless continuity that left many asking for more. They also showed a spirit of passion and talent as they kept audiences entertained throughout the performance.
When fireworks finally illuminated the sky to mark the official opening of the festival, it was celebration time for everyone in the venue.That night the party continued at Coca-Cola Green where Zimbabwe-German Society acoustic artists gave a top-drawer performance serenading a huge crowd that had streamed out of the opening show.
Then there was the opening bira that saw mbira ensemble Mawungira eNharira taking audiences on a memorable traditional journey. Audiences had a chance to sample traditional beer at the ceremony. Another exciting performance at the festival came from Norway-based all-female performers from Nigeria, Ethiopia and Uganda that staged a breath-taking act.
Queendom managed to fuse Afro-pop, jazz, ballad and reggae, among other genres, to form a spectacular performance. The queens of Africa used languages from different African ethnicities to drive home their advocacy for equality and respect for women. In the evening at Reps Theatre, a play titled Bed in her Head, gave audiences a lifetime experience.
Presented by Arts Lab, the production was a scintillating play about sexual explorations. The audience was taken through the head of a Clotilda, an old retired nurse, caught in between her experiences in different eras.
Played by musician Edith WeUtonga Katiji, the character reminisces about her past sexual encounters with her late husband Ignatius. Although he is an invisible character, the husband is presented as a lively character that actively and vividly influences his widow’s way of thinking.
The play also juxtaposes experiences of different age groups by countering Clotilda with a youthful cast of couples who also have their own sexual nightmares. With a star-studded cast that includes Pauline Gundidza, Tinevimbo Chimbetete and Everson Ndlovu, among others, the play explores intimate issues about the bedroom and how different people view their own beds.
The play is directed by Leeroy Gono and Melissa Eveleigh. Also strutting his stuff at Reps Theatre was musician Willom Tight whose performance left many convinced he has immense talent. His energetic performance of Afro-fusion beats had the auditorium getting down to serious dancing .In the central business district, various dance groups kept passers-by entertained at the First Street Mall Stage with exciting performances. Newsday
They took turns to perform traditional and contemporary songs and dances with flawless continuity that left many asking for more. They also showed a spirit of passion and talent as they kept audiences entertained throughout the performance.
When fireworks finally illuminated the sky to mark the official opening of the festival, it was celebration time for everyone in the venue.That night the party continued at Coca-Cola Green where Zimbabwe-German Society acoustic artists gave a top-drawer performance serenading a huge crowd that had streamed out of the opening show.
Then there was the opening bira that saw mbira ensemble Mawungira eNharira taking audiences on a memorable traditional journey. Audiences had a chance to sample traditional beer at the ceremony. Another exciting performance at the festival came from Norway-based all-female performers from Nigeria, Ethiopia and Uganda that staged a breath-taking act.
Queendom managed to fuse Afro-pop, jazz, ballad and reggae, among other genres, to form a spectacular performance. The queens of Africa used languages from different African ethnicities to drive home their advocacy for equality and respect for women. In the evening at Reps Theatre, a play titled Bed in her Head, gave audiences a lifetime experience.
Presented by Arts Lab, the production was a scintillating play about sexual explorations. The audience was taken through the head of a Clotilda, an old retired nurse, caught in between her experiences in different eras.
Played by musician Edith WeUtonga Katiji, the character reminisces about her past sexual encounters with her late husband Ignatius. Although he is an invisible character, the husband is presented as a lively character that actively and vividly influences his widow’s way of thinking.
The play also juxtaposes experiences of different age groups by countering Clotilda with a youthful cast of couples who also have their own sexual nightmares. With a star-studded cast that includes Pauline Gundidza, Tinevimbo Chimbetete and Everson Ndlovu, among others, the play explores intimate issues about the bedroom and how different people view their own beds.
The play is directed by Leeroy Gono and Melissa Eveleigh. Also strutting his stuff at Reps Theatre was musician Willom Tight whose performance left many convinced he has immense talent. His energetic performance of Afro-fusion beats had the auditorium getting down to serious dancing .In the central business district, various dance groups kept passers-by entertained at the First Street Mall Stage with exciting performances. Newsday
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