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Chirikure Chirikure

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Chirikure Chirikure, is a prominent Zimbabwean poet, songwriter, and writer. Chirikure worked as an editor/publisher with one of Zimbabwe's leading publishing houses for 17 years until 2002. Currently, he runs a literary agency and works as a performance poet, cultural consultant, and translator. Additionally, Chirikure hosts a radio program for young Shona writers. He has also written and translated children's stories, educational textbooks, and occasionally contributes to print media. Chirikure has also written lyrics for leading Zimbabwean musicians and occasionally performs with them.

Discography

Singles²

Chisina Basa2012 • SingleTracks: 1

Napukeni2002 • SingleTracks: 1

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