We are back and this time we touching on a sensitive subject between Religion and the idea of abortion. We also went into the streets to hear the opinions of some Zimbabweans on who would win the battle between Religion and Abortion! Zimbabwe is a country where the laws do not allow people to freely access abortion as a form of contraceptive, due to our conservative laws which are kept alive because of the nature of our society. Zimbabwean society is a seemingly, very Christian society, and has ...
Jul 16, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
To end of an amazing series, we got one of the biggest influencers who has managed to use the arts to advocate for change. Yes, yours truly, Comrade Fatso, the co-founder of Magamba Network, host of ‘The Week with Comrade Fatso’, artivist, poet, rapper, satirist and trouble maker. We end off the series speaking to Comrade Fatso and looking at influence from the perspective of local government. Whether it be the influence of cartels on government or the influence of a president (Trump) on a group...
May 12, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 16
You know we had to have another young powerful queen in the series and that is why today we bring you Mantate Mlotshwa. Mantante is an advocate for youth involvement in politics and is passionate about women empowerment and involvement in leadership roles. The afrocentric queen, has been named a future leader by local newspapers and today we speak to her about how young people have an important role to play as influencers and change makers. All throughout 2020 there were multiple events that too...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Ever wonder why big celebs like Ellen DeGeneres will never get cancelled? Check out our news episode with motivational speaker Willard Kachere . He is a young Zimbabwean entrepreneur with multiple start-ups under his belt. As a motivational speaker, Willard, better known as Will Kae, truly understands the role of being an influencer. In today’s episode Will Kae shares on how influence is not about the number of followers on our social media handles but the change you can make in someone’s life t...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Being born in a family of famous parents and siblings is never an easy task. Chengeto Brown is a mental health advocate, female vocalist and song writer who is no stranger to the lime light. In today’s episode we discuss how being born into ‘influence’ may forcibly put pressure on someone to take the path of influence whether you want to or not. Chengeto Brown shares how she found her ‘voice’ and now uses it to influence change through her organisation and music. All throughout 2020 there were m...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Namatai Kwekweza represents everything Her Hour ZW loves; youth, influence, advocacy, female empowerment and basically being a baddass in heels! From being arrested for activism to founding her own organisation WELEAD in 2017 at the young age of 18, Namatai has proven that age is literally just a number. As an African Union African Governance Architecture Youth Ambassador, Namatai has become one of the most influential young people in Africa. In this episode we explore the understanding of influ...
Apr 14, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
King Kandoro is no stranger to using satire to influence change. From writing and acting in Magamba Network’s ‘The Week’ with Comrade Fatso, to being the hilarious co-host on ‘Sadza in the Morning’, King Kandoro has shown young Zimbabweans that influence can be used to build a culture of appreciation as is seen on ‘Madhorofiya FM’. On a slightly more serious note (but not so serious note because he kept us laughing the whole time), we talk to King Kandoro on why some influencers seem to be ‘unin...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today’s guest is a queen in her own right. Hailing from the City of Kings and Queens. Empress Patience Phiri has made a name for herself for being unapologetic and fierce in everything she does. From acting in daring plays like 2 Naked Girls, to hosting TV, Radio and her own shows, body positive model Patience Phiri has every right to call herself an influencer! Today she shares on how the importance of being true to oneself plays a crucial role in becoming an effective influencer. All throughou...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We might need three pages to describe today’s guest. Gilmore Tee is TV Host, Content Producer, Fashion Facilitator, PR Consultant, Influencer & Radio Host on South Africa's Cliff Central, Licensee for MTV Shuga, TV Host & Producer for a Pan-African conversational show called Thatha Wena, Brand Ambassador for Ster-Kinekor and a Mandela Washington Fellow. He also runs a successful consultancy called Paper Bag Africa which has worked with EU Film Festival and Magamba Network to name a few. ...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Mikey Chindiya is a fitness guru, financial advisor, brand ambassador and all-round woman goals with a successful career at such a young age. In this episode Mikey shares her experience of how she used her influence to advocate for the viral #ZimbabweanLivesMatter movement in 2020, despite death threats and her own personal fear of what could happen to her for speaking out. All throughout 2020 there were multiple events that took place that posed the question behind what helped to catalyze the c...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
Episode one for the influencer series features King Her, a female DJ, actress, model and graphic designer. King Her is also the brand ambassador for Koovah a local alcohol beverage. In this episode we try to understand King Her’s perspective of what it means to be an influencer as a Zimbabwean female DJ in a male dominated industry. Whether or not all influencers should play a role in speaking truth to power or support causes that affect their communities. All throughout 2020 there were multiple...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our lovely Hourangers, new and old. Do Zimbabweans as a collective have a drinking problem? That’s question on our lips this week as we dive into the topic of alcohol, alcoholism and “good times” culture. As we all know alcohol is one of the main events at almost every social gathering where the intention is for attendees to have a good time. Is there a reason why we can’t seem to separate ourselves from alcohol when we are seeking good times or is ...
Apr 02, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 5
PART 2 is ready!!! Join us as we finish up the complex conversation around Family and all it complexities. In partnership with #Wired2LoveANDThrive. We all grow up with a different understanding of what family is based on how we experienced it. We also live in a world where these ideas of how families should be are shoved in our faces by media. Family Dynamics in an African context are complex. It is important to take into account that there is some sort of unspoken patriarchal hierarchy that is...
Apr 01, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Episode 3! In partnership with #Wired2LoveANDThrive. Christmas is coming up and we all know what that means a lot of dedicated family time! We all grow up with a different understanding of what family is based on how we experienced it. We also live in a world where these ideas of how families should be are shoved in our faces by media. Family Dynamics in an African context are complex. It is important to take into account that there is some sort of unspoken patriarchal hierarchy that is instille...
Apr 01, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Last week we discussed Rape and Rape Culture and this week we round up the discussion on the importance of changing laws and policies that affect victims of rape and sexual assault. What are your thoughts? If you are a victim or survivor or rape or assault please feel free to get in touch with Adult Rape Clinic. Do not suffer alone! adrapeclinic@yahoo.com +263 242 793572 +263 775 672 770 +263 733 406 292 For any donations to Her Hour email: incubatorzw@gmail.com or call: +263772844613 Make donat...
Mar 31, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are back!!! After a long hiatus we bring you Season 2 with a new format, topics, new intro song and vibe! Today we are talking about rape culture and rape... What are your thoughts? “But what was she wearing when it happened” “what did she do to make him think she wanted it” These are some examples of how victims have been blamed for the crimes perpetrated onto them. We live in a society where rapists get the benefit of the doubt more easily and are safer in this society than victims are. Acc...
Mar 31, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week we speaking about classism in Zimbabwe. Our lovely guest was so amazing an managed to do the episode even though she was 7 months pregnant! In Zimbabwe we have a long road called Samora Machel, this busy road has played the role of determining which side of the financial track you are on. Has classism evolved into another version of racism? With the ongoing debates about the contribution of the top 1% in America does it mean that those born with a silver spoon need to contribute to the...
Jul 08, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with this fantastic lady Tafadzwa founder of SALT Africa. After having suffered from a traumatic car accident and still dealing with her PTSD, Tafadzwa was inspired to start an organisation that allows people to deal with mental health issues using creativity. Mental health is the most underrated problem being faced in Zimbabwe. With the fast decline in the economy, many people are struggling to face the music and opt for suicide or substance abuse. In ...
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dime, coke bottle, but her face, butters, cute face tight waist and a big behind; these are some of the names women have been called and described as over the years. What categorizes a woman as a woman? Do curves in all the right places, thigh gap, lips, smooth skin etc or your self identity make you a women? Women have been stripped in the streets of Harare, harassed in airports all because they do not ‘pass’ as female. With Transexual and transgender, bisexual, pansexual, tomboys, butch lesbia...
May 27, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Kanye West talked about new slaves, today we talk about whether we are still victims of slavery and colonisation. 40 years post independence and racism is still an issue. Now we are dealing with tribalism, is this the new form of racism? Are we so far from our culture of ubuntu that we regard our tribes with more importance than the idea of us all being one people. Have years of oppression gotten us to the point where we want to return the favour of the cruelty of apartheid and racism to the nex...
May 27, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Our healthcare is dying a terrible sad slow death and the problem is there is no way to resuscitate, or is it? With the increase of black market drugs and the actual lack of healthcare for minorities where does this leave the next generation in the next few years? With the new Corona virus scare and who knows what other pandemic might strike, where does that put Zimbabwe if the virus hits a nation with a crumbling healthcare system? Must we go back to traditional medicines by investing in resear...
May 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Zimbabwe has become the land of entrepreneurs and hustlers. With unemployment reaching shocking levels due to issues of retrenchments and companies shutting down, will being employed ever be enough for this generation? With main hustles and side hustles are we breeding a generation of hard workers or new slaves. What do you think? Special thank you to Sikin for coming through and Chez Zandi for the space! For any donations email: incubatorzw@gmail.com or call: +263772844613 Make donations via ec...
Apr 29, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
So this week we decided to wear gowns... Unfortunately we didn't specify which gowns! Join us with our crazy beautiful fun guest Amard as we unveil the secrets of the 50 year old virgin! How relevant is the abstinence talk in the 21st Century? We know with TV and the internet children have access to so much sex and are miseducating them?They say no sex before marriage, but the real question is how realistic is that? With women on the fast track for their careers this basically means that most wo...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Lets get naked and get down to business. In a world where sex sells but morals still ring a loud bell in the back of our minds, when is a little skin too much skin? We love to dress sexy and get flirty until someone gets called a slut!So what’s the BIG deal? Lets strip down and get real as we demystify sexy. Does sexy =slutty? For any contributions email: incubatorzw@gmail.com or call: +263772844613 Make donations via ecocash to : 0772844613 Maria Chisvo Music: Amazing by Mr Rebel Venue: Borrowd...
Feb 16, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The evolution of women and education over the last 20 years. In honour of the UN Day of Education we would like to dive into some facts and stats of the education system. In a world where we are constantly evolving more women are becoming educated, starting businesses and running the countries however, the starting point is not always level. Stats show that young girls are still dropping out of school and university, and less females have degrees as compared to men. Where are we getting it wrong...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On our last episode of 2019, we dive into one of the hardest and highest of expectations: female-ing. Femininity is an array of physical and emotional expression however, women are expected by society, to go the whole nine yards, to look magazine perfect. Be it the hair, the make up, the hour glass figure, all the pressure to 'Look Good' all the time is coming from where exactly? What are some of the fun, frustrating and unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves as women all in the name of ...
Jan 02, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode we were joined by clinical psychiatrist Leona Mushapaidze, UK Ambassador Melanie Robinson and a live audience made up of British Council Staff. Listen in as Her Hour discusses Gender Based Violence and how women are labeled as both victim and instigator of domestic violence, sexual harassment in tertiary institutions and the workplace, and harassment in public spaces. We look at “acceptable” practices which support or perpetuate gender based violence towards women in our communities...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
An introduction to herHour, this segment breaks down what it means to be born a girl - the traditional, cultural, gender, sexual and patriarchal expectations attached to simply being born female. We break down what we know, what we don’t and what’s yet to come. We touch on topics that will be addressed later on in the season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWF0XQJbto&t=3s
Dec 03, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
