Zaangoma Episode 5 Is Out : Zim Hip-hop 2015

Zaangoma, the zimbabwean Hip-hop review show has dropped yet another episode which is also the Final episode of the season. In this episode Tadiwa chimbodza introduces the show, hands of to Mcpotar who kicks it with HWMiT Joe Public's Yagi Dojo. They discuss Way Back the 2015 single by Navy Seal.

Sharky reviews a website owned buy an artiste known as BlackFin, based in South Africa but he is Zimbo. Then K.I.D.I kicks a freestyle.

Zaangoma Episode 3 is out

Zangoma Hip-hop Show - Munetsi Drops 7 Minute Freestyle

Yep so the big mUnetsi has dropped a & minute freestyle in the new Zangoma episode. Quencemotion, Mcpotar, Sharky and Tadiwa brung the heat on this one. Inviting the phenomenal Shingirai on it too and rocking Zim Sun Clothing. God is Able store too dressed them . Wow.

Teamed Up With Mcpotar To Make Video - Where I Belong ft Carlo

On heroes day , I took time to take a photoshoot of my longtime friend Michael "Mcpotar" Mupotaringa. We then decided to shoot the video for Where I Belong , a song that is on his debut EP (The Mcpotar EP). The song is about self discovery i can say and has quite didactic words.  I did the shooting and handed him the footage which he then edited but it was great collaborative work. We have always enjoyed doing work as a team.

Please check out the video below which was dropped on his birthday:

Systems of Encouragement

Emotional intelligence has become the new commodity essential in the successful execution of goals and achievements of tasks and objectives. An individual’s ability to be aware of their emotions and channel positive energy towards a vision increases their productivity as a student or employee. But perhaps being sensitive to ones feelings is inadequate, perhaps in reality, a person yields more when they obtain approval of their ideas, support for intended innovations or when someone believes in them.

Structures of encouragement help one feel, well eh, encouraged!!! To this end, I propose that we all identify or be more cogniscent of the support systems around us which can always give us that boost that we need to carry on. Some common support systems include the following:

     i.        Better halves and spouses

   ii.        Siblings

 iii.        Friends

  iv.        Places of worship

    v.        Colleagues and classmates

  vi.        Elders and mentors

It is important for one to associate themselves with individuals and groups that help progress them in one way or the other. Perhaps for the extrovert, they may pitch an idea to their counterparts and bounce it off of their minds, and get their two cents as to either adopt it or not, view it in a new light or simply polish it up. For the introvert, they may simply present a scenario, hypothetically and draw friends or colleagues experiences and opinions around the issue at hand. Unfortunately, feedback is not always positive, sometimes it may be negative or destructive, but surely in every statement presented there lies a perspective (informed or ignorant) that can help shape how one can execute their innovation.

We all need someone who has faith in us, as it gives us the peace to continue, knowing that out there, there is someone who believes in us. It may take a simple smile, a gesture of love or the statement: “You can do it!!!” Even in the doldrums of despair and all else looks bleak, an echo of this ensemble “hang in there” can provide the right harmony necessary before one lets loose of the rope and lets go. Perhaps in our moments of despair, when we feel most vulnerable and weak, is where the biggest potential for our strength in character lies.

For instance, when I was penning this article, I asked for my friend’s thoughts on the issue of encouragement, and some encouraged me. One sentiment that was echoed was that encouragement pushes you in the right direction and gives you the confidence in yourself and your abilities because you know someone believes in you and your vision. Another sentiment I got in my mini investigation from my confidante when I asked how one felt encouragement helps them in achieving their dreams was:

“I think encouragement accelerates or gives you momentum to keep on keeping on, because we seldom give up when no one is by the side-lines cheering us on”

Sometimes, encouragement may be stimulated by self through reading. When one seats down and engages in the act of reading, they interact with their creative side, often informing it with a rich exploration of a phenomena based on facts and opinions. Literature The World English Dictionary defines encouragement as being to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something) or to stimulate (something or someone to do something) by approval or help. 

So go out there, support someone, encourage them, establish yourself as a support system and become a source of encouragement. Be the inspiration that boosts confidence by lending an ear, if it cannot be the words, let it be the action of being there. Presence is a great present to present a sibling with.

Peace Moves Mountains

Keeping it all together
Even when you have all fallen apart:
Bound by passion
Cemented not by mortar
But by boulders of faith
Watch closely,
Those turbulent tides of tribulations
Shall be replaced by calm waters of peace
Backdropped by clear skies of serenity