The ManicaPost
Blessing Rwizi Entertainment Correspondent —
CHIPINGE-BASED drama group, Modern Entertainment, have unleashed their first drama DVD titled “Serious Madness” which tackles social on ills affecting people.
The group’s director, Courage Zibonda (23) who hails from Chief Musikavanhu, mobilised a group of 15 actors and actresses between ages 17 and 70 years from within the village. It was produced at Everbest Studios in Rimbi by Smart Dhliwayo.
Zibonda, in an interview, said he intends to educate people about the repercussions of social ills such as drug abuse and prostitution urging people to be innovative and hardworking.
The play features talented actresses and actors who engage in various activities to earn a living in a rural set up. The play as it progresses also brings out themes such as hate, betrayal and witchcraft.
“Most jobless youths in the rural areas end up stealing and abusing drugs which have detrimental effects to their mental and physical health. It also affects people around them.
“I tried to come up with a dram like this urging them to think outside the box, be innovative and work towards building a legacy through hardwork and dedication.
An idle mind often leads some people into unacceptable vices such as witchcraft, jealous, violence, among other things.
We strongly condemn violence since it causes to unnecessary loss of lives, hence we urge people to solve disputes amicably,” he said.
Zibonda is impressed by the response he has received so far since the release of the debut project.
“It is encouraging to note that even people from outside Chipinge. We will soon start performing live in Chipinge and outside. I am also preparing to work on the English version of the drama,” he added.
He revealed that “Serious Madness 2” will hit the streets early next year. Zibonda started acting at a tender age of ten when he was in primary school in Chipinge District.
Other members of the drama group are Clara Mufemi, Rosemary Masunungure, Evans Mauyo, Ndapingwa Mlambo, Samson Mlambo, Trish Makuyana, Sunstar Pindeni, Tatenda Makuyana, Gift Gezi, Aaron Mlambo, Kudakwashe Mbukuta, Easyman Pindeni, Tawanda Makuyana and Tatenda Garwe.
