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Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
IN a beautiful celebration of love and artistry, Future Dube, the acclaimed director of Khaya Arts Productions recently tied the knot with his long-time sweetheart, Praise “Mancane” Dube (née Ncube), in a heart-warming ceremony held in Bulawayo.
The wedding was a vibrant and emotional affair attended by family, close friends and prominent figures in the arts community, all gathered to honour a union rooted in both romance and a shared passion for the stage.
For Future, 2025 has already been a year of milestones. In March, at the prestigious National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) in Harare, Khaya Arts Productions were crowned Outstanding Dance Group, while he took home the Outstanding Choreographer accolade.
Just months later, he exchanged vows with the woman he has loved for over a decade, marking a new chapter both professionally and personally.
“We met in 2013 and we’ve been together ever since. The rest is history,” Future told Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub.
Indeed, theirs is a story shaped by time, trust and tenacity, qualities that have helped the pair weather life’s storms.
Theirs is a partnership forged not just by love but by mutual respect and artistic synergy. Both Future and Mancane are celebrated figures in Zimbabwe’s cultural scene.
While he is known for his riveting choreography and leadership at Khaya Arts, Mancane, who is also part of the arts group, has long been admired as a dancer and actress of exceptional talent.
While working together in the arts can be demanding, for Future, it has brought them even closer.
“To work with your partner is great because you share the same vision. It’s no secret that this industry has a lot of temptations, so by working together, you avoid many potential pitfalls,” Dube said.
“We’ve been through a lot, like any normal relationship and fortunately, we managed to sail through and conquer all trials and tribulations together.”
They have shared many stages and milestones, but perhaps none as significant as building a life together and raising their son, Fortune Emmanuel Dube. For Dube, that remains the most cherished gift.
“Loving me and giving me a baby boy is the sweetest of them all,” Dube said.
Dube’s mark on the arts continues to grow. At this year’s Bulawayo Arts Festival, his choreography shone once again in the production of Ipi Intombi at the Bulawayo Theatre.
Meanwhile, Mancane’s enduring presence on the scene adds grace and gravitas to every performance she graces. –
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