Month: August 2019
#CreatePreneurAfrica, Tanzania’s John Gambula’s tapping into Bagamoyo’s hub of creative talent
Tanzanian Musician,Choreographer,and allround Performer, Bagamoyo's John Gambula,founder of 'Afrika Chungu Marimba',stays committed to empowering the untapped hub of artistic talent in the world of rhythm and beats. He shares his artistic skills in active participation as a teacher and researcher. He embraces various soul rhythm projects in Africa and internationally crowning his efforts with his uniquely designed creation of homegrown traditional instruments !
All about Afrika Chungu
Marimba.
The vision of ‘Afrika Chungu Marimba’ is about rooting a prosperous Africa under Africa’s umbrella of abundant talent. Harvesting a generation of ever-flowing sustainable development with an emblem to maintain Peace Love and Unity on earth
In the world of arts, I found Afrika traditional music instruments have a bigger role to play....Passing on the heritage. -John Gambula
Once the creators of these exceptional unique musical instruments can no longer continue creating the instrument, the instrument production ceases to exist! Beautifuk and awesome music instruments become extinct! Traditional instruments with powerful emotional melody leave us
Even at TASUBA, Bagamoyo College Of Arts (traditional instruments that were once used there are no longer available once the creators of the instruments retire or pass on…All we are left with are modern instruments. Essentially, we lose our soul….. John Gambula
My idea was intense research into folk music and instruments of our 128 tribe’s in Tanzania. I met artist elders and learned the art of creating them. We taught and learned in unison ending with a fusion of traditional African instruments with Modern instruments in a collection of instruments, songs and melody, and rhythms.
“Afrika Chungu Marimba” is dedicated to uplifting the coming generation to reinvent and empower the younger generation to reap the benefits of the powerful sounds rooted in their heritage, showcasing the marvels of Africa’s treasured creativity to the surrounding world.
Rithisha Sanaa Project (RISA Project)
HOPE+ACTION=CHANGE (FUTURE)
The initiation of the Rithisha Sanaa Project was rooted in my passion for working with children. After introducing my ideas to friends we gradually set it off!
Facilitating youth and children in the pathway Spiritual, physical, moral, cultural and society’s economic uprising was in motion
Any movement towards achieving a certain vision the most important seed is HOPE. But HOPE alone is not enough. Actions should be taken to attain the desired CHANGE.
“Afrika Chungu Marimba” Ten Commandments
- Integrity
- Ethics Volunteerism
- Spirit Commitments
- Hard work
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Continuous improvement
- Communication
- Recognition
- Accountability.
Meet CreatePrenuerAfrica John Gambula, seeding hope in the uprising Africa’s untouched talent hub
What drives you? What is your true passion in life?
It’s all about “doing what I love”. Doing what I love earned support from society. I always dreamed of reaching heights in the world of arts and sharing my skills
My true passion is sharing skills and growing budding talent in society. I want to be the key that unlocks treasures of talent. I believe in supporting and improving skills in creativity.
By sharing what I have children learn easily and interact. I help children to be observers in the creative world. Sharing through arts builds respect. It builds understanding
How did you find your passion and how old were you?
Since my childhood, I grew up surrounded up in artistic societies. I joined dance groups in my village and I found my passion for dancing and singing
What about your passion attracts you most?
Working Hard. Achieving more. Sharing what I have and learning from others.
Arts and creativity is an effective tool of body, mind and soul empowerment for children, youth and society in general.
What led you to make money from your passion?
Earning from what the work I love. Getting paid for performances and selling creative products ensures every life moment is special. Time is precious and being privileged to savor every living moment, loving your work on earth, is loving life
When was the first time you were paid for your passion?
When I was kid age of 10 years I got money during my dancing. Audiences come and give rewards on stage
There were rewards at wedding parties and dance performances. These were my first steps to earn money through my passion.
What kept you going when you thought giving up?
Ultimately, my passion I have, together with the appreciation from my people in the society I communicate with. Changes always need action and effort to reach desired dreams.
What motivates you every day to be even more successful?
The desire to succeed and working hard to give more to society.
What do you have to say to all of the people who doubted you?
“Time tells and the results can prove”
What advice do you give to aspiring creatives who look up to you?
Work hard and stay committed. Do what you love most. Never Give up! Do what you love most. Things are possible.
Hope and commitment and actions bring you to future change.
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#CreatePreneurAfrica’s seasoned hotelier , Zimbabwe’s Steven Nemasango
In the realm of an economic meltdown with little or no prospects to aspire to, Steven Nemasango embarked on a journey for across the Zimbabwe border on a purpose driven search. An initiation into desired greener pastures meant selling roses a night at traffic lights and cutting roadside grass in South Africa However, trials,tribulations twisted in daily life hindrance paved his pathway with stepping stones to success........
Steven Nemasango Assistant General manager for a prestigious Boutique Hotel in Magaliesburg, South Africa and acquired his first Degree in Information & Technology Management.
Meet Zimbabwe’s, #CreatePreneurAfrica’s Steven Nemasango
Tell us what drives you? What is your true passion in life?
I am success driven and I always challenge myself that whatever background disadvantage I had must not affect my future goals. I never blame anyone for my poor upbringing instead I use that to motivate myself to success against all odds
How did you find your passion and how old were you?
I was 18 and growing up with a single parent she mended my hospitality passion. My number one passion was IT which was beyond my mother’s affordability.
I ended up studying and fulfilling my passion for hospitality.
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What about your passion appeals to you the most?
The love for the hospitality industry, meeting new people and creating opportunities and now IT within the hospitality and the ever-evolving trends in the industry
What drove you to make money from your passions?
Loving what I do and doing it best.
When was the first time you were paid for your passion?
When I was employed as a Room Attendant at Holiday Inn Harare in 1999 …… that was the birth of a star in the making through determination and perseverance.
What kept you going when you thought about giving up?
Resilience, Passion, Determination, Patience and never die attitude
What motivates you every day to be even more successful?
I am not in a competition with anyone, I run my own race at my own pace, I don’t look on my left either right to see how others are doing. There is a season and time for everything and I know my time will always come
What do you have to say to all of the people who doubted you?
I was told that I will be destitute for my entire life, but I was destitute for three days and I picked up the pieces and continued to build my puzzle.
The best is still to come so I wish those that doubted me a long life to see me flourishing. In my vernacular, they say if you kick a frog you think you are punishing it whilst you are actually helping it to cross.
What advice do you give to aspiring creatives who look up to you?
Never ever stop dreaming, the horizon is endless. You definitely sow today and reap tomorrow. The journey to success is littered with thorns, rocks, doubters, all sorts of discouragement, backstabbers, jealous, etc., but set your eyes on the goal and do not lose focus. Victory is certain, my spiritual being then tell me that ‘If God is on your side who can be against you,’ Romans 8 vs 31