The inaugural ngano audio series showcases Zimbabweans on the continent and in the diaspora before, during and after the liberation of the country. Historically, African tribes and communities have passed down and taught their historyorally, as narratives and parables defined in Shona as “ngano”. Produced by the “Born Free” generation, this series takes the initiative to document the experiences of the generation that lived through the liberation of Zimbabwe. Through their personal stories, this series, enriches our (collective) understanding of the times, building a more complete picture of what it felt like to live during this significant period of history. Podcast hosts Zimbabwean born Rungano Muzondo & Kholisile Dhliwayo

Ngano
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Podcast Overview
The inaugural ngano audio series showcases Zimbabweans on the continent and in the diaspora before, during and after the liberation of the country. Historically, African tribes and communities have passed down and taught their historyorally, as narratives and parables defined in Shona as “ngano”. Produced by the “Born Free” generation, this series takes the initiative to document the experiences of the generation that lived through the liberation of Zimbabwe. Through their personal stories, this series, enriches our (collective) understanding of the times, building a more complete picture of what it felt like to live during this significant period of history. Podcast hosts Zimbabwean born Rungano Muzondo & Kholisile Dhliwayo
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Publishing Since
2/5/2021
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Recent Episodes

February 13, 2021
PART II - NORMAN NYAZEMA - CHILDHOOD
In this episode Professor Norman Nyazema tells us about his life as a child in the 60’s and 70’s, when Zimbabwe was under colonial rule and known as Rhodesia. Professor Nyazema explores the environment in Rhodesia that inspired and motivated the exodus of his generation, and him personally, to travel abroad for an education. He recounts experiences of culture shock on his first voyage to the UK, and the relationships formed with peers who would become key political and business figures in the...

February 13, 2021
PART I - CHRISTINA 'KICHI' CHIMA - CHILDHOOD
In this episode we introduce you to the charismatic Christina “Kichi” Chima. We discuss her childhood experiences as a first generation immigrant and her family's privilege in Harare, which is now known as Mbare township. Kichi animatedly reminisces about the impact and influence of her father (Gracewell), and his foresight. Although he never lived to see it, he undoubtedly prepared her to be a young successful independent woman in a liberated society. Letter from Margaret Thatcher to Presid...

February 13, 2021
PART I - NORMAN NYAZEMA - ADULTHOOD
In this episode we explore Professor Norman Nyazema’s early adulthood and his return to a newly independent Zimbabwe. He discusses the relationships he formed at gatherings in the UK with those who would become main actors in the story of Zimbabwe after 1980, and how these relationships evolved. We touch on the evolution of the political and economic philosophy of socialism in an African context, and the cognitive dissonance of socialism vs capitalism that occurred. He is generous enough to t...
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