Golden boy of the pool: Unashe Shoko is born
Unashe’s journey began long before the bright lights of national championships. According to his father, Persy Shoko, the water has been Unashe’s second home since he was a toddler.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Feb. 15, 2026
Alarm over emergence of mafia groups
Only last week, a Zanu PF affiliate calling itself the “Presidential Mafia” posted a video threatening to harm government critic Munyaradzi Shoko.
By BRENT SHAMU
Jan. 29, 2026
Shone makes history, redefines hip-hop in Zim
Shone recently made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean musician to perform before more than half a million people.
By Tendai Sauta
Jan. 12, 2026
Shoko Festival resolves to create more spaces for the youth.
These hubs should be open, well-resourced and rooted in local needs, offering pathways into tech, green entrepreneurship, digital arts and other emerging sectors.
By Tendai Sauta
Oct. 6, 2025
Shoko Festival resolves to create more spaces for the youth
The 15th edition of the Shoko Festival closed with a bold new resolution to create more spaces for young people to innovate, collaborate, and thrive.
By Tendai Sauta
Oct. 1, 2025
Zim creatives to share opinion at Shoko Festival Hub conference
Takura Zhangazha, from Magamba Network and Shoko Festival, will set the tone with his opening remarks at the Hub UnConference.
By Tendai Sauta
Sep. 20, 2025
SA hip-hop star Reason to headline Shoko Festival
Fizzo will headline with a showcase of his greatest hits, featuring live performances by urban grooves pioneers.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 14, 2025
King Kandoro, Wanda, Ndlovu and Mike to ignite Shoko Festival
LAUGHTER is about to take centre stage as the Shoko Festival returns with its electrifying Comedy Night, headlined by none other than Zimbabwe’s comedy kingpin, King Kandoro
By Tendai Sauta
Sep. 13, 2025
Kenya's Justine Wanda joins all-star lineup for Shoko Festival
Justine Wanda is a stand-up comedian, writer and satirist based in Nairobi.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 7, 2025
