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
Episodes
36 episodes
In Memoriam : Dr. Nyarai Paweni
The following episode was recorded on 22nd April, 2022. Rest in Peace Dr. Nyarai Paweni. _ _ Dr Nyarai was the founding director of Sage ReStorative Health, which is built on the tenets of naturopathic medicine...
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Episode 30
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54:38
2022 Life Updates + Where did I go?
Happy 2022! Life Updates. Be back soon, love y'all.>> Official ZimExcellence Merch << https://www.redbubble.com/people/zimexcellence/explore<...
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7:23
Bonus : Thankful for You! + 2021 Finale
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Hannukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy New Year and all the holidays. Much love listeners. Buy Me A Coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com...
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7:58
Amanda & Rumbi : It's Layered (2)
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 und...
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Episode 29
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34:37
Amanda & Rumbi : It's Layered (1)
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 und...
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Episode 28
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32:01
Trudy Maposa : Homemaking in the Diaspora
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 conne...
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Episode 27
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49:30
Esnath Moyo : Skincare as Selfcare (2)
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 ...
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Episode 26
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32:52
Esnath Moyo : Skincare as Selfcare (1)
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 ...
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Episode 25
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32:04
Ryan Koriya : Dispelling African Stereotypes (2)
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 busine...
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Episode 24
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34:45
Ryan Koriya : Dispelling African Stereotypes (1)
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 busine...
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Episode 23
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38:22
Joe Njagu : Leap Of Faith (2)
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 a...
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Episode 22
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41:48
Joe Njagu : Leap Of Faith (1)
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 a...
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Episode 21
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40:23
Dr. Praise Matemavi : Passion & Purpose (2)
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 ...
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Episode 20
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42:41
Dr. Praise Matemavi : Passion & Purpose (1)
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 alum...
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Episode 19
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39:41
Sharon Marongere : Embracing African Haircare (2)
PART 2. LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRSTA 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 herse...
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Episode 18
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38:26
Sharon Marongere : Embracing African Haircare (1)
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 ...
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Episode 17
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38:04
Zinyusile Khumbula : Taco Africana (2)
PART 2. LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRSTZinyusile Khumbula (Zi) was born in Zimbabwe and spent some of his childhood in South Africa. He moved to the United States in September 2009 and been a resident of Harle...
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Episode 16
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32:13
Zinyusile Khumbula : Taco Africana (1)
Zinyusile Khumbula (Zi) was born in Zimbabwe and spent some of his childhood in South Africa. He moved to the United States in September 2009 and been a resident of Harlem since 2014 where he has launched New York’s First Pop Up African Taqueri...
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Episode 15
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30:14
Munya Chanetsa : Your Favourite M.O.T.I (2)
PART 2. LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRSTMunyaradzi (Munya) Chanetsa has dedicated his professional life to the business of music and entertainment. He is currently employed as A&R Manager: Africa for Sony ATV Music Publishing South A...
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Episode 14
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45:24
Munya Chanetsa : Your Favourite M.O.T.I (1)
Munyaradzi (Munya) Chanetsa has dedicated his professional life to the business of music and entertainment. He is currently employed as A&R Manager: Africa for Sony ATV Music Publishing South Africa. With over 10 years experience in the mus...
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Episode 13
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43:30
Bonus : Tokyo 2020 Paralympians
Congratulations, Makorokoto, Amhlope Team Zimbabwe : Pamela Vimbai Shumba Vimbai Zvinowanda (https://www.facebook.com/vimbaishyie.zvinowandazecks)...
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2:27
Bonus : Hiatus
Taking a break. Be back soon.Buy Me A Coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vongaiofficialWebsite:
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4:00
Gideon Jeph Wabvuta : Reframing Africa's Narrative (2)
Gideon Jeph Wabvuta is a Zimbabwean writer, solo actor and teaching artist based in Los Angeles. He is a 2019 graduate of the University of Southern California MFA Dramatic Writing program. His work as a writer includes Family Riots, Master’s S...
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Episode 12
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44:22
Gideon Jeph Wabvuta : Reframing Africa's Narrative (1)
Gideon Jeph Wabvuta is a Zimbabwean writer, solo actor and teaching artist based in Los Angeles. He is a 2019 graduate of the University of Southern California MFA Dramatic Writing program. His work as a writer includes Family Riots, Master’s S...
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Episode 11
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43:16