Harare Open Mic

11/06/2026

Registration for the July edition now open

29/05/2026

Are you ready for tomorrow? Harare Open Mic happening tomorrow at Moto Republik , 2-5p.m.

Flow Chyld and Aero5ol Headline Harare Open Mic Collaboration

28/05/2026

All set for Harare Open Mic at Moto Republik this Saturday 2-5p.m.

Harare Open Mic brings an experimental intermeshing of spoken word poetry and archival sound/s rooted in the history of Zimbabwe, a collaboration between Tinofireyi ‘Aero5ol’ Zhou and Cynthia ‘Flow Chyld’ Marangwanda on Saturday the 30th of May at Moto Republik, 2-5p.m.
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‎The collaboration between Cynthia "Flowchyld" Marangwanda and Tinofireyi "Aero5ol" Zhou came about through a series of Bauhaus Listening Workshops - hosted by the Goethe Institute in Johannesburg in March 2024, as part of "Listening To The World - 100 Years of Radio" project. Both artists had been invited to participate in the programme - sharing reflections from their individual practices. ‎Their personal reflections and resolutions resulted in a collaborative performance/ presentation at the "Listening To The World-100 Years of Radio Art" presentation hosted by the Haus Der Kulturen Der Welt, Germany, in October 2024. This presentation/performance brings together Cynthia's work, writing and pondering around decolonising of the African land and mindscape and Tinofireyi's work and research around black music, history and experimental audio composition.

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‎Both artists are keenly aware that even though this presentation was initially presented to a worldwide audience via an international online platform, the true gravity of this work manifests in its presentation in Zimbabwe in particular, and on the African continent in general. And that this presentation and thinking around the performance presents a possibility of the process undoing and realigning of the psyche and the land.

Harare Open Mic brings an experimental intermeshing of spoken word poetry and archival sound/s rooted in the history of Zimbabwe, a collaboration between Tinofireyi ‘Aero5ol’ Zhou and Cynthia ‘Flow Chyld’…

05/05/2026

Harare Open Mic returns on Saturday the 30th of May. We are excited that the platform continues to attract new voices, with over 22 participants making their debut appearance this May. We have comedians, poets, musicians and theatre makers coming through.

We are however sad that we have had to sacrifice the participation of some of our regular and advanced artists. The affected artists have been notified and we thank them for being gracious enough to leave room for the debutantes for the May Edition.

Our Guest Artists;

Cynthia Marangwanda X Tinofireyi Zhou
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‎Spoken word performance
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‎An experimental intermeshing of spoken word poetry and archival sound/s rooted in the history of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, fuelled by the politics of the Rhodes Must Fall movement. The set combines Cynthia Marangwanda's poetic call to heal and decolonise Zimbabwean sacred sites and reclaim the land's spiritual heritage, with Tinofireyi Zhou melding together disparate samples and‎ beats into audio collage/s.

Harare Open Mic brought to you in partnership with Moto Republik

28/04/2026

May Edition

15/04/2026

Artist Registration for the May Edition now open

13/04/2026

Greatman Chuma 🔥🔥🔥. Remember the next Harare Open Mic is on the 30th of May.

05/03/2026

A lot of beautiful things happened this past weekend but I think this one takes the cup. Virginia Phiri, Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi Khumbulani Bandula Muleya Smart Mogochenko Mahosi Comrade Fatso showed up at Harare Open Mic in support and the vibe was as warm as can be.

Most importantly to the artists who braved the MIC, Harare Open Mic is your home to try new work, experiment, network, collaborate and have fun.

Many thanks to our guest artists on the day, Mary Anibal and Othnell Mangoma Moyo - you lit up the show and thank you for sharing your journey. Rudo Chakanyuka kutenda kwakitsi kuri mumoyo.





📷 Anesu Matavire of Life Photography

24/02/2026

Saturday 28 February 2026, Moto Republik, , 3 Allan Wilson Avenue, Greater Avenues Area. We promise you nothing but mabviravira. Cover Charge is USD5.00

The much-loved Harare Open Mic returns in 2026 with renewed energy and an exciting new theme.