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Ngano

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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PART I - NORMAN NYAZEMA - ADULTHOOD

February 13, 2021 • Rungano Muzondo & Kholisile Dhliwayo produced by afrOURban • Season 1 • Episode 1

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 tell us about his significant personal contribution to the health sector in the newly established Republic of Zimbabwe.

Heads up, there are parts of this interview in 'Shonglish'(Shona + English).
This is where the subject uses shona words or phrases as prepositions and/or for emphasis.

For definitions of shona words, people & places refer to the time stamped glossary linked here.

Recorded via zoom, guest location Zimbabwe & South Africa
Hosted by Kholisile Dhliwayo & Rungano Muzondo