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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 II - NORMAN NYAZEMA - CHILDHOOD

February 13, 2021 • Rungano Muzondo & Kholisile Dhliwayo produced by afrOURban • Season 1 • Episode 2

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 future 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