Gospel Diva tours Matendera National Monument

by Tsitsi Ndabambi
#COMMUNITY Makomborero hit maker Fungisai Zvakavapano Mashavave toured Matendera national Monument in Buhera on Friday April 18 2014.
In addition to that she was appointed brand ambassador for Matendera Cultural Festival which borrows its name from the national monument.
Matendera festival is an annual cultural event held at Matendera Ruins, a national monument in Buhera District in Manicaland province.
Under the co-ordination the Buhera Rural District Council (BRDC) and National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ), the festival is a celebration of the tangible and intangible heritage of the people of Buhera (Vahera).
They celebrate through their native dances such as Jaka, drama and poetry.
Fungisai was taken around the monument by the NMMZ officials where she enjoyed the experience as she was often seen posing for photos at the majestic walls.
Fungisai said that being the Matendera brand ambassador she is looking forward to working with the Vahera women in enhancing their creativity.
“In Buhera there are many female artists and I want to help them utilise the curio shop at the Matendera monument,” said Fungisai.
The annual Matendera festival is set for August 2014 is going to be officiated by Vice President Amai Joyce Mujuru if all goes according to plan.