Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre hosts Christian poetry event
Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre in Harare will host the Christian poetry affair on July 27.
Dubbed “The Rise of Kingdom Writers”, the event is the brainchild of Cynthia Mapando.
Outlining their vision, Mupando said the one-day event was meant to bring together writers and spread the word of God artistically.
“We are mainly focusing on poetry, although musicians will be present as well,” she said.
“We want to remind the world that you can also evangelise to a soul and spread the gospel through poetry. In as much as musicians can minister, poets can also do the same. Words are a powerful tool.
“As the spirit leads, we are hoping to take the event to other cities, raising kingdom writers,” said Mupando.
Some of the major highlights of the event include panel discussions, healing sessions, poetry performances, musical performances and a band performance.
Poets taking part in the event are Nodeeshah, Nigel SK, SMC, Zyek, Poetry Lady, Melusi Steyn, Tadana Nakai, Thoughts of a Twisted Mind, Munya, Sharmaine, Tino Ureke, The boy Ryan, Reign, Gracia and Josh Vombo.
Budding musicians that will grace the event include AMB, Pixie Band, Dr Bynz and Jay Magitare.
Pastors Mandy, Patience Sithole, Rashid Abdul, and Mufaromumba will be some of the guests.
About Jasen Mhepo Little Theatre
The Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre, located in Harare, Zimbabwe, was established in May 2019 by Jasen Mphepo, a prominent figure in the Zimbabwean arts community.
The theatre was created to provide a dedicated space for artists, including theatre performers, dancers, poets, and musicians, to showcase their talents and nurture new talent in the arts industry.
The space addresses challenges faced by artists in accessing suitable performance venues due to high costs and inadequate facilities in existing spaces.
It offers a well-equipped environment with proper lighting, sound systems, and a safe, comfortable atmosphere for both performers and audiences.
The venue, managed by Patsime Edutainment Trust, not only hosts theatre productions but also serves as a multipurpose facility for events such as book launches, poetry sessions and exhibitions.
This diverse usage helps in sustaining the theatre financially by attracting a wide range of events and audiences.
Since its opening, the Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre has been active in the local arts scene, staging various productions and providing mentorship programs for theatre arts students from the University of Zimbabwe.
This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, thereby fostering the growth of the arts sector in Zimbabwe. – 263Culture/Herald
