2006 Independence Celebrations

I know we are still a couple of months from April but in most US and UK locales plans are already underway for Independence Day Celebrations. Zimbabwe's independence was attained on April 18, 1980 and it has become tradition for most in the diaspora to celebrate this ocassion. Most of this year's celebrations will be hosted either on April 15 or April 22 which happen to be Saturdays. The actual day April 18 will fall on a weekday. In the US the state of Texas has a considerable Zimbo population and celebrations are anticipated to be big. Do you know of or are you planning any independence day celebrations? Let us know. You can also check out the latest in Zimbo parties on www.zimparty.com ....

Chihure

Mazimbo itai muchipfeka majhombo (condoms). Chihure murikunyanya! This is inspired by one of the comments made about the Zim Expo. The person wrote about how the Expo has turned from a business Consortium to a mere social gathering. He went on to mention how he thinks 90% of the Zimbos in the US have Aids. While this stat may not be true it is becoming concerning how Zimbos are spreading the HIV. Rumor has it that the UK is really bad when it comes to Zimbos and the spread of the V. In a related story as reported by zimdaily.com - Zinatha is advocating for the ban of condoms in Zim saying this is leading to moral decay in the Zimbabwean society. Truth is maZimbo anoda kukwira. Banning condoms will do no good at all. Well I leave you with these words my fellow Zimbos. Please strap it up and take it easy on the playin'. This goes for men an women alike - oh yes Zimbo women are now as bad as the guys. Let me know what you think..........

Zvakapressa

Research has it that January 23rd and 24th are the MOST depressing days of the year. In Zimbo we used to refer to the depression associated to January as 'January Disease'. One of the major factors attributing to this 'January Disease' is debt. In January kids are back to school and we have just come from the Xmas and new year's holidays where we probably overspent a lil bit. We all know how expensive school fees were in Zim. Above that kids needed uniforms and school supplies. The situation is almost the same to Zimbos overseas. One good thing out here is most primary school kids don't have to pay school fees, the US the end of January spells minor releif for some as we receive those widely anticipated tax refund checks. To most this is a time to let loose and enjoy the small fortune. Dont forget kubhadhara zvikweriti nema credit cards and also to save up for Zim Expo 2006. Let us know your thoughts on this. DJ Swing....

Matsotsi MuAmerica

Once again this is Zim Party Central. Now we focus on Zimbo's representin' in the Stateside. Now this is ma boi TSOTSI representin' big tyme in Michigan, USA. Let Us know if you have a Zimbo representin ya hood........

Mugabe Health Issues

Mugabe is rumored to be ill. Newzimbabwe.com Reports "ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe visited a top South African clinic on Friday, sparking a volley of speculation over his health." He has referred to himself as the 'youngest old man in Zimbabwe', Which is true in a sense. Mugabe led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980 but his status as a revolutionary hero has diminished over the years due to Zimbabwe's ailing economy. Corruption is rampant in Zimbabwe and inflation rates are among the highest in the WORLD. Mugabe blames the 'West' for most of Zimbabwes woes. I am not sure how to politely put this point across but in a nutshell the passing of Mugabe might be the answer to Zimbabwe's problems OR will it be the beginning of the end? If such an event was to occur there are two possibilities;
-This might bring a mental and psychological boost to Zimbabwe and we will go back to our status as the bread basket of Africa
-His passing will mean more factions among the ruling ZANU PF leading to a state of turmoil. Let us know your thoughts on this....

2006 Superbowl XL

Detroit is hosting the Superbowl this year and as sure as the sun shines - there will be a few Zimbos flirting with celebs in Detroit. Detroit promises to be happening during the Superbowl weekend. There is a wide variety of celebrity parties and events all around metro Detroit. You can expect to see the likes of Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Fugees, Kanye West, John Legend, TO, Magic Johnson, Hugh Hefner to mention only a few. Tickets to these events range from $100.00 and some are going for as much as $2,000.00. Post your thoughts and comments regarding the Superbowl....

Zim Expo 2005

Zim Expo 2005 was hosted in Washington DC. This was my first time at one of these Expos. I had never seen such a large gathering of Zimbos in one place in the Stateside. The event was well organized and I managed to see a lot of fellow Zimbos I used to know from back in the day - some I preferred I would rather have not met. It was a three-day event during the Memorial Day weekend (Friday through Sunday). I arrived in DC on Saturday and was mostly interested in the party that occurred during the evening. The party commenced around 9pm and there was variety in the musical selection ranging from mainstream hip-hop & R&B to Zimbabwean music. I enjoyed the night but I would like to mention Zimbo girls were acting kinda snobby. My biggest beef is with Zimbos (both men and women) who act all American in the company of fellow Zimbos. If all that attended wanted to be around American chicks/men all they had to do was go to the local bars. Overall it was a positive experience and I cannot wait for the 2006 Expo in Chicago. Post your thoughts on the 2005 Zim Expo if you attended. Will we be seeing you this year in Chicago????