ZimExcellence

ZimExcellence

Join award-winning actor, Vongai each week as she brings you exclusive, honest and insightful conversations from Zimbabwean changemakers and trailblazers across the diaspora. Grab your plate of sadza and a cold drink cos it's a celebration! #zimexcellence

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June 19, 2025 13 mins

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I had the absolute joy of attending the World Premiere of the short film RISE at the world-famous Tribeca Film Festival

Inspired by the life of Tobias Mupfuti, RISE is written and directed by Jessica J Rowlands, executive produced by ZimExcellence fave Joe Njagu, and stars the ever-charismatic Tongayi Chirisa alongside breakout star Sikhanyiso Ngwenya.

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Founder & CEO of award-winning global organisation, Girls Talk London that develops products and services to connect businesses with female talent in 37+ countries through digital products and content, bespoke programmes & events. Their aim is to democratise access to opportunities and jobs in male dominated sectors and to empower women to develop the skill...

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The following episode was recorded on 14th May, 2022. 
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As an actor credits include Liberian Girl- Royal Court, Fingertips – Clean Break and played the title role of Rapunzel with tutti frutti. In 2014 she made her one-woman debut during the Edinburgh  Fringe Festival, in So What if I Dance. 

Most notably Chipo Kureya was a part of the Original cast of the critica...

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The following episode was recorded on 1st April, 2022. 
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Kingsley Kaisi, better known by his stage name Kingslee ZW, is a Zimbabwean-born actor, scriptwriter, comedic skit maker, development practitioner and digital media consultant. Born 1st of February 1995, Kingsley’s parents grew up telling him African folktales that thereby sparked his creativity and love fo...

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January 13, 2023 54 mins

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The following episode was recorded on 22nd April, 2022. 
Rest in Peace Dr. Nyarai Paweni. 

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Dr Nyarai was the founding director of Sage ReStorative Health, which is built on the tenets of naturopathic medicine. Her private practice focused on life-style/functional/holistic medicine in order to make a meaningful impact in the world and our lives. Sage ReStora...

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November 2, 2022 7 mins
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November 24, 2021 7 mins

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Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Hannukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy New Year and all the holidays. Much love listeners.

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November 12, 2021 34 mins

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It's Layered is a podcast by Zimbabwean girls, Amanda & Rumbi, living on two different continents and keeping their long-distance friendship of over 20 years thriving! Join them as they delve deeper into life, love and all things under the sun because in life... zvine malayers!!

The following episode was recorded on 9/4/21 (Happy 40th Beyoncé!)

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November 12, 2021 32 mins

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It's Layered is a podcast by Zimbabwean girls, Amanda & Rumbi, living on two different continents and keeping their long-distance friendship of over 20 years thriving! Join them as they delve deeper into life, love and all things under the sun because in life... zvine malayers!!

The following episode was recorded on 9/4/21 (Happy 40th Beyoncé!)

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October 29, 2021 49 mins

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Trudy  is a wife and mother of three who loves all things family. With a background in radio and TV broadcasting and over 15 years of being a communications professional in the corporate world, she has a natural gift of being able to connect with people. Especially women from all walks of life and engaging them in simple but deep conversations about womanhood at large a...

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October 27, 2021 32 mins

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Esnath Moyo is a diagnostic radiographer and mother turned CEO and Founder of Netsai Beauty. As featured in British Vogue, Netsai Beauty is a brand that believes skincare has the power to change lives, by increasing confidence that reflects in everyday life. Their products include their Zero flaws antioxidant mask which is formulated with activated bamboo charcoal and c...

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October 27, 2021 32 mins

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Esnath Moyo is a diagnostic radiographer and mother turned CEO and Founder of Netsai Beauty. As featured in British Vogue, Netsai Beauty is a brand that believes skincare has the power to change lives, by increasing confidence that reflects in everyday life. Their products include their Zero flaws antioxidant mask which is formulated with activated bamboo charcoal and c...

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Ryan Koriya is an artist who wears many many hats. He is a musician and composer born in Harare and now based in Ibiza, Spain where he is developing various music projects under his own record label Runway Vertical Records. He is also business marketing and branding consultant, who helps creatives and entrepreneurs around the world succeed in today's fast-paced dig...

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Ryan Koriya is an artist who wears many many hats. He is a musician and composer born in Harare and now based in Ibiza, Spain where he is developing various music projects under his own record label Runway Vertical Records. He is also business marketing and branding consultant, who helps creatives and entrepreneurs around the world succeed in today's fast-paced dig...

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September 29, 2021 41 mins

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Joe Njagu is a Zimbabwean filmmaker who directed his debut feature film Lobola in 2010, which paved the way for a new chapter of independent film-making in Zimbabwe. His next feature film, The Gentleman, won him Best Foreign Language Director at the America International Film Festival and Best Film at the NAMA awards in 2012. He has directed several other feature films,...

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September 29, 2021 40 mins

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Joe Njagu is a Zimbabwean filmmaker who directed his debut feature film Lobola in 2010, which paved the way for a new chapter of independent film-making in Zimbabwe. His next feature film, The Gentleman, won him Best Foreign Language Director at the America International Film Festival and Best Film at the NAMA awards in 2012. He has directed several other feature films,...

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September 22, 2021 39 mins

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Dr. Praise Matemavi is a Zimbabwean born abdominal transplant surgeon and assistant professor of surgery. She is the award-winning author of Passion and Purpose: Black Female Surgeons. She is the 2020 recipient of the Lake Michigan College alumni achievement award as well as the Michigan State University young alumni award. She is a follower of Jesus, a mother and wife,...

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September 22, 2021 42 mins

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PART 2.  CONTENT WARNING : The following part of this episode features an adult conversation about teenage pregnancy, surviving domestic violence and the #MeToo movement which may be triggering to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.  To avoid this section please skip to  [17:31]  where we talk about the Rose Gift Foundation and menstrual inequity.   As alway...

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A pioneer in beauty, Sharon couldn't find 100% natural products that were up to her impeccable standards of efficacy, quality, and purity. So she started Mauyu Haircare to make them - for herself, and for women like her who refuse to sacrifice health for beauty using natural and organic ingredients (some of which are sourced from her home country Zimbabwe). She say...

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A pioneer in beauty, Sharon couldn't find 100% natural products that were up to her impeccable standards of efficacy, quality, and purity. So she started Mauyu Haircare to make them - for herself, and for women like her who refuse to sacrifice health for beauty using natural and organic ingredients (some of which are sourced...


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