To coincide with this week’s special issue on Zimbabwe, we bring you both a podcast and video recorded at The House of Hunger poetry slam, which was organised by the Pamberi Trust in Zimbabwe in 2006. These multimedia productions showcase young artists performing inspirational works on such topics as women’s empowerment, child soldiers and corporate power. They demonstrate that at a time when freedom of expression is stifled, artists are still finding a voice.
Please note two poems are...read more
To coincide with this week’s special issue on Zimbabwe, we bring you both a podcast and video recorded at The House of Hunger poetry slam, which was organised by the Pamberi Trust in Zimbabwe in 2006. These multimedia productions showcase young artists performing inspirational works on such topics as women’s empowerment, child soldiers and corporate power. They demonstrate that at a time when freedom of expression is stifled, artists are still finding a voice.
Please note two poems are in Shona language, and you can find the translation on the Pambazuka News website at
Brought to you in partnership with the Pamberi Trust with music kindly provided by Thulani Promotions
