Artists like poets and authors must have artworks that speak about the need for peace and tranquility.

All these remain central and critical in the enhancement of socio-economic development.

Reference can also be made to traditional mbira groups like Mbira dzeNharira who have  managed to tour overseas exporting the rich sounds of mbira, and its connectivity to the soul and the spirit.

Art in sustainable development thus becomes a factor that has the power of fostering of social inclusion.

“I’m a child rights advocate,” said Chibaya.

Globalization makes culture-based activism even more pertinent today

The rise of social media has given many individuals and artists in particular a platform to opine.

Artists like Phathisa Nyathi from Bulawayo are good examples of such experts who have so much indigenous knowledge.

The arts communicate concepts and emotions through drawing to our senses and the capacity for empathy.

In sociology there is the dramaturgical analysis which examines the processes of social interactions using the metaphor of a theatrical performance.

What this means is that art can only be managed effectively if there is a budget to support the artistic activities.

As an artist I seek to tap into the deeper emotion and stimulate the tantric resonance.

It is a case in point that we have seen an increase in the forms of gender-based violence against the girl child and women.