THIS August, teenagers in Harare will have a golden opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired at the Youth Symposium.
The Teenagers Get Together is happening next Saturday at McIntosh Gardens in Hatfield, Harare.
The Harare Youth Symposium is about real conversations on the challenges and opportunities young people face today.
For just US$25 per head, participants will enjoy an inspiring programme plus a buffet lunch, teas and refreshments.
The speakers line-up will include J Chidembo from The Living Hub Church, NC Chisi, a successful entrepreneur and author who is also a qualified medical practitioner.
The symposium, organised by Ray Support Company (Private) Limited t/a Best Tutorials & Books in partnership with FOCUS (Fostering Resilient Excellence), will feature topics such as career guidance, entrepreneurship basics, mindset change and resisting peer pressure.
Adding flavour to the entertainment spectacle will be up-and-coming Afro-dancehall artiste Kelvin Anesu Chibudzi, better known as Kyle.
Kyle, who grew up in Sally Mugabe Heights before moving to Katanga in Norton, began making music in 2011, inspired by his father Kenny Chibudzi, a songwriter.
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Kyle also got inspiration from local music icons Freeman and Seh Calaz.
“I grew up watching my father writing music and that’s when I learned how to write. I was also inspired by Freeman and Seh Calaz. I have learned a lot from their music,” he said.
Explaining why he joined the symposium, Kyle shared: “I wanted the youth to witness the real good taste of music. It’s also a huge opportunity for my brand as I’m in need of promoters and exposure. It may be my lucky day.”
Kyle is also passionate about the event’s anti-drug message.
“Young people are the leaders of tomorrow. It is very important for them to know that nothing good comes from drug and substance use. Getting high doesn’t end our problems; it only adds more,” he emphasised.
He believes music can guide youth towards better choices, saying: “Some young people don’t have anyone to show them the right way of living, but they do listen to music. That is where they can learn.”
His advice to teens is simple, but powerful: “Develop self-confidence, self-awareness, set goals and work towards them.”
For parents, Kyle had a call to action: “Support your children’s talents. Not everyone is destined to be a pilot or a doctor. Supporting your children’s talents keeps them busy so that they don’t have time to think about drugs when they have something they love.”
Reflecting on his own journey, he said: “When I started doing music, I thought it was just for fun, but now I am doing shows for money.
“Even though it took me some time to get here, I believe if I keep working hard, I will be one of the best artistes in Zimbabwe.”
Promised Kyle about next Saturday’s event: “People are going to learn a lot of good things at the symposium and it’s going to be fun as I’m going to give them a mind- blowing performance, a performance of a lifetime.”
