The 4rd National Citizens Convention (NCC) to be convened by Citizens’ Manifesto will be happening under the theme, “Let Art Speak.” The main thrust of the Convention is to give arts and creatives space to help us understand the challenges we face and seek inspiration towards seeking citizen-centric solutions. The rich program will be a combination of musical indabas, public lecture, ignite talks, and artistic performances by Zimbabwe’s leading creatives and artists. The event will be held as a combination of online and offline events with the main attractions being in Zimbabwe’s two major cities, Harare and Bulawayo as well as online. Due to the pandemic, the event will have restricted physical attendance but with a deliberate design to make as many people as possible get involved online.
Programme of Events: Download the full programme here
#LetArtSpeak Social Media Links
Final Report – Art came out rambunctious and unapologetic as a string of carefully curated youthful performers graced stages in Harare in Bulawayo as part of the fourth National CitizensConvention (NCC). Donwnload Here
Twitter Space – The role of Artists in the struggle for a new Zimbabwe. 02 December, 7pm hosted by @OpenParlyZW
Vusa Mkhaya speaks on Arts Vs Activism #LetArtSpeak. Watch here. 2 December 2021
Bulawayo Concert! Catch live performances by various artists during the #LetArtSpeak NCC on Friday 3 December 2021.
Harare Concert! Catch live perfomances by various artists during the #LetArtSpeak NCC on Friday 3 December 2021.
The 4th National Citizens’ Convention (NCC) starts on the 1st of December till the 5th. Join us on our social media platforms as we #LetArtSpeak
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Art has for time immemorial been a way to grieve, a way to rejoice, a way to brainstorm and a way to unify. We celebrate artists who are courageous enough to publicly reveal that they still trust in the dream. #NoneButOurselves #ThrowBackThursday #3rdNCCThrowBack #ItsUsAndItsNow #CommunityIsTheAnswer
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