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TAVAZIVA
Tavaziva's six outstanding dancers are known to set stages alight across the UK with their typical high octane performances. The group employs its trademark exploration of African dance traditions within a Western contemporary style. More

BRIAN CHIKWAVA
Brian Chikwava is among an exciting new generation of writers to emerge from Africa. Winner of the 2004 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story Seventh Street Alchemy, Brian is a Charles Pick fellow at the University of East Anglia and is currently working on a novel and short story collection. More

MASHASHA
Composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Mashasha is one of Zimbabwe's most sought-after session bassists.  He was first discovered by Oliver 'Tuku' Mutukudzi, the legendary musician and towering figure of Zimbabwean popular music. .More

BOY BLUE ENTERTAINMENT
Led by renowned choreographer, Kenrick "H2O" Sandy, the athletic and arresting crew brings urban dance to the stage with high energy performances and signature style. Boy Blue Ent. has gained recognition in the UK hip hop dance theatre scene for its innovative and fresh choreography. More

VICTOR MAVEDZENGE
Victor Mavedzenge a.k.a Lucias is a multi-talented artist who excels as a painter, comedian and poet. Lucias works with many techniques, making collages using canvas, paper, oil, acrylic and ink. As a fine artist, he specializes mostly in abstract work. More

TUGGS.T.A.R
Tuggs.t.a.r. (a.k.a. The Poetman) is a writer, performance poet and journalist. He has been at the forefront of the London spoken word community since 2001. He is a slam specialist and a columnist for the New Nation newspaper - dedicated to increasing the fan base of the spoken word. More
HANDSEN CHIKOWORE
Handsen Chikowore belongs to a new generation of African writers and poets who have taken the UK by storm. His poems have been published in various magazines, newsletters, newspapers and anthologies in South Africa, Australia, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. More

JERIMIAH MARQUES & THE BLUE ACES
Jerimiah Marques & The Blue Aces present stunningly authentic performances of two of the world's most exciting musical genres. Chicago Blues, which transports the listener to the blues heyday of the 1950,s and Roots Reggae. More

MATHIAS JULIUS
Mathias became involved with Tumbuka Dance company in 1995 when he joined as an apprentice dancer for a year. He continued dancing with the company full time  for a further nine years, touring in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Europe. More

BILLY BIZNIZZ
Since the 1980's, Billy Biznizz has developed a name as a leading UK-based DJ. Initially embarking on his professional career as a DJ with the legendary UK Rap group "The London Posse" touring the UK and Europe, he then went on to DJ for the UK's first female Rap group, "The Cookie Crew." More

Research by Henry Makiwa, editor, The People's Hub.org ..www.thepeopleshub.org

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