CREATIVE SPACE

Mbare is known as the ‘creative hub’ of Mbare. A young artist from Mbare, Kelvin, once said that “Mbare is a place where every young person wants to go and live. No matter where you are from in Zimbabwe, Mbare is the place where it all happens”. It is the creative motor of Zimbabwe. From here, all young graffiti artists, hip-hop and dancehall artists arise. All around in the community, you see graffitti and wall art, celebrating the artists that have risen from Mbare. During the last couple of years, the community has seen an explosion in young “ghetto kids”, speaking up about their lives in the community. The youth sing, rap, dance and perform about their struggles and their dreams. This creative energy is manifested during a yearly festival held by House of Arts Association. Here, all young artists, both from Mbare and the surrounding communities come, perform and showcase their talents. The festival is an example of the creative energi that is present in the community.

Source: local stories