Background
Say Samthin’(Say Something) is birthed from the backdrop that poetry and spoken word have been dormant in Zimbabwe for quite a while now. The conversation has often shifted from how effective the art-form is to heated debates on whether the art form is even still relevant. This convention is designed to bring together practitioners of the art-form and more importantly to give an experience to those who love it.
Concept
The essence of the convention however is to present ideas and initiate dialogue on the various issues that affect us in the different spheres we reside. Hence the convention is called Say Samthin’(Something Something) probing anyone who comes in contact with it to say something about where they are from, say something about their circumstance, say something about what they believe in, say something about their country, family, fears..the list is infinite. It’s in sharing these untold stories and understanding the times can we unlock the potential of our time.
The convention is a full day event that’s experienced in 3-parts. The conference in the morning, a poetry slam in the afternoon & a concert in the evening.
THINK | NEXT Conference
Time: 1000-1200Hrs
Venue: Cyrex Business Centre, 12th FloorJoina City, Harare
Tickets: $10(Full day pass)
Speakers: Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa, Tswarelo Mothobi, Fadzayi Mahere, Tshila
The conference is where ideas are shared through the art of spoken word. The format is that of four keynote speakers from different industries presenting ideas. Each speaker gets 15min to present an idea/concept then the floor is opened for a dialogue in the last hour.
Concert
Time: 1800-2100Hrs
Venue: 14th Floor Joina City , Harare
Tickets: $10(Full day pass)
Host: SoProfound
Guest Musicians
Prayersoul, Bryan K & Fungai Nengare
Poets: Aspya, Aurra, Black Pearl, Mel Da Voice, Ects, King Kandoro, Morset, Hey Hey Preacher, Flowchyld, James Sakwala, K-Star, Makhope Musonda, Tinashe, Brad, Andrew Manyika, Ludo, Malachi Mwale, Luka Mwango, Madzitatiguru
The concert is the main event with headlining acts from Bitter Sweet Poetry(Zambia) and the best local poets and musicians
*Tickets available starting Monday 13th of November 2017
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