Produced for Topia Magazine
3 satirists shining a light on Zimbabwe’s political problems
Skits are gaining popularity, raising awareness on voting and as a watchdog against human rights violations. The country has high incidences of abuse and human rights violations, according to a 2019 Human Rights Watch report. The shows are becoming a source of information, often censored by the sole state-owned television station. Political satire often censored during the late Robert Mugabe era has become an avenue to prosperity and fame. Big corporates and NGOs are embracing their creative talents, knowing their brands and messages will reach a wider audience, including the Zimbabweans in the diaspora seeking to invest back home. The skits are slowly overtaking radio, TV, and print commercials because they are affordable and immediate.
- Reporter / Journalist
- Translator
- Event Photographer