Photojournalist explores mbira narrative

PHOTOJOURNALIST Bornwell Choga says the authentic history of mbira has not been fully established due to suppression arising from religious misconception despite the mbira instrument beind widely played.

Choga fully appreciates efforts by Zimbabwean first-generation scholars such as Paul Berliner, Kwabena Nkekia, Hugh Tracey and most recently Albert Chimedza’s Mbira Institute to explore the mbira narrative.

He also acknowledged other legacies from such performers as Mudavanhu Magaya, the late Ambuya Stella Chiweshe, Chiwoniso Maraire, Beaulah Dyoko and Hope Masike who have helped build a new mbira music narrative.

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