Blackbird Dance Group: From Masvingo streets to the world stage
Today, that group, now known as Blackbird Dance Group, is rising like its namesake — poised to soar far beyond national borders.
By Gilbert Munetsi
Aug. 31, 2025
IYASA dance group entertains Econet Vic Falls Marathon participants
IYASA, which stands for ‘Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts’, is a Bulawayo-based arts institution.
By Life & Style Reporter
Jul. 10, 2024
IYASA celebrates two decades of audience engagement
While the group has always been well-received by audiences, the generations of audiences have changed in how they engage with the art.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 3, 2024
Controversy mars influencer awards
Former Iyasa dancer-turned-fitness instructor Marcel Mbongeni Nxumalo was a runner-up for the Sport Excellence gong.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Oct. 31, 2023
Music galas return as elections beckon
Music galas that were a hit at the turn of the millennium when Jonathan Moyo was Information and publicity minister.
By Sindiso Dube
Jul. 23, 2023
Iyasa member speaks on arts life
Dorcas, who has also worked with Umkhathi Theatre Works, caught up with Standard Style and spoke about her life outside the showbiz industry and other matters.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 16, 2023
IYASA, Theatre Strahl in climate change play
Dube said the African continent is one of the first to suffer the consequences of global warming.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 9, 2023
‘Local theatre is in limbo’
“The state of theatre in Bulawayo is in limbo. For me it’s on and off and there are many reasons why. I think creatives are doing very well in terms of content but the audiences are not growing.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 12, 2023
