Harare, formerly known as Salisbury, is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 982.3 km2 (379.3 sq mi), a population of 1,849,600 as of the 2022 census and an estimated 2,487,209 people in its metropolitan province. The city is situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region. Harare is a metropolitan province which also incorporates the municipalities of Chitungwiza and Epworth. The city sits on a plateau at an elevation of 1,483 metres above sea level, and its climate falls into the subtropical highland category.
Mabvuku is a suburb east of Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe.
First Floor Gallery Harare is Zimbabwe's first contemporary emerging artist run gallery. The gallery is dedicated to supporting the professional and career development of the new generation of contemporary Zimbabwean artists locally and internationally. The gallery is also dedicated to education and audience development to ensure a sustainable future for career artists. As of 2011, the gallery has also been developing an artist in residence programme bringing senior international artists and scholars to work and exhibit with the gallery and young artists in Harare.
Rumbi Katedza is a Zimbabwean Film Producer and Director who was born on 17 January 1974.
Janet Manyowa is a Zimbabwean gospel musician.
Tinashe Mutarisi is a Zimbabwean businessman. He is the founder and Chairman of Nash Paints, one of the top paint manufacturing and distribution companies in Zimbabwe which is a subsidiary of NASH Holdings. He was listed on Ngoda Business Most Influential Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe Under-40.
Diego Tinotenda Chikombeka, professionally known as Diego Tryno is a Zimbabwean urban contemporary and hip-hop musician. He is also known locally by stage names including "Mr. Coffee Please" and "The Future Billionaire".
Nyaradzo 'Nyari' Mashayamombe is a Zimbabwean women's and human rights activist and campaigner, a media entrepreneur, and a part-time recording afro-jazz singer and poet. She is the founding executive director of Tag A Life International Trust (TaLI), an advocacy organization that promotes girls' and young women's rights and empowerment in Zimbabwe. Nyari is also the founder and CEO of Identities Media Holdings, a company that produces content that is featured on the only free to air national television station in Zimbabwe and on social media. As a recording artist, Nyari has released three studio albums.
Cook Off is a 2017 Zimbabwean romantic comedy film written and directed by Tomas Brickhill. Set in contemporary middle class society of Harare, the film stars Tendaiishe Chitima, Fungai Majaya and Tehn Diamond. Production of the film was constantly hit with power failures, budget constraints, anti-government protests and riots which erupted during the final stages of the Presidency of Robert Mugabe. It became the first film to be released after the Zimbabwe Mugabe era which lasted for nearly 40 years. The film also became the first Zimbabwean film to be streamed on Netflix. It received international media attention since its release on the Netflix platform in June 2020. It is only the second Zimbabwean film to receive international attention after Neria. The film is hailed as one of the finest ever films in the Cinema of Zimbabwe after Neria and Yellow Card and opened to extremely positive response from Zimbabweans. The film is credited with shattering stereotypes of the Zimbabwean film industry which had been crippled by economic crisis and hyperinflation in the country.
Soul Muzavazi Musaka, was known professionally as Soul Jah Love/chibaba/chigunduru., was a Zimbabwean musician credited as a pioneer of mainstream Zimdancehall. He was declared a hero for his contributions to music. Among several hit singles, Soul Jah Love had tracks "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012),"Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016) Posthumous work included "Ndichafa Rinhi" (2021). He also won numerous ZIMA, NAMA awards for "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012),"Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016). "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012),"Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016) were the first major hits that brought the late Soul Jah Love international recognition in Dancehall. He was widely referred to as "Chibaba".
Rhyme Assassin, born Tichaona Monera, is a London-based Zimbabwean hip-hop artist who rose to prominence in Zimbabwe with his song Party People in 2014.
Rumbidzai Takawira is a prominent Zimbabwean television personality, TV producer, broadcast journalist and former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation main news anchor. She is also a karateka, she represented Zimbabwe at the World Karate Championships in Shizuoka, Japan.
Zimcelebs is a Zimbabwean celebrity news social media-based blog.
Zim Hip Hop Awards also known as Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards is an annual awards event created to recognise outstanding Zimbabwean hip hop artists in Zimbabwe as well as diaspora based hip hop artists. The awards are presented in December each year.
Tarisai Cleopatra Munetsiwa popularly known as Madam Boss is a Zimbabwean comedian, socialite, music artist and actress.
Felistas Murata, popularly known as Mai Tt is a Zimbabwean comedian, socialite and recording artist as well as an activist for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Shaina is a 2020 Zimbabwean television film directed by Beautie Masvaure Alt and produced by Siphiwe Hlabangane. The film stars Wilmah Munemera with Tinodiwanashe Chitma, Gamu Mukwakwami, Tarumbidwa Chirume, and Joylene Malenga in supporting roles. The film is about a Zimbabwean teenager Shine, and group of friends who encounter life-changing obstacles which they deal with forgiveness and friendship.
Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, known professionally as Levels Chillspot, is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and Zimdancehall chanter. He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.
Moffat Takadiwa, is a Zimbabwean contemporary sculptor. He is the founder of the Mbare Art Space in the Mbare neighborhood of the city of Harare.
Kudzai Violet Gwara popularly known as KVG is a Zimbabwean radio personality, television and events host as well as brand influencer. She presents 326 Express show on Star FM Zimbabwe.
