Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
SEASONED actress Charity Dlodlo has found a special kind of love in Mutoko where she has established her retirement home and is now focused on community development, business and nurturing the next generation of creative talent.
The 50-year-old actress remains deeply connected to her roots in Mutoko.
“I believe relationships are built through humility, respect and genuine connection,” said the actress.
“By the way, Mutoko is my rural home. This is where I come from and I am proud to be a Mutoko girl. For me, building relationships is not about what people can do for me but about what we can do together.
“I am part of this community and I want to contribute to its growth by creating platforms where we celebrate our people, businesses, stories, talents and opportunities. I believe there is so much potential in Mutoko and I want to be part of telling our stories and creating opportunities for one another.”
She added: “I am passionate about business, my faith, community development and the creative arts.
“I have a business here and I am also exploring other ventures, including dog breeding, because I have a genuine passion for dogs. I am involved in the work of God through my ministry, and having established my home in Mutoko,
“I am now at a stage where I want to create from home while remaining active in the creative industry.
“One of my greatest passions is creating opportunities for the girl child, particularly in Mutoko, through arts training and talent development.
“I may have retired to my home but I have not retired from creativity. I am entering a new chapter in which I can use my experience and passion to develop others while continuing to pursue my own creative work.”
Dlodlo is determined to take commercial theatre to many communities and broaden access to live performances. “My vision is to take Once an Actress to more audiences, both locally and internationally. Having pursued opportunities beyond Zimbabwe, I now want to explore more opportunities across the country, particularly in communities where access to live theatre is limited.
“Bringing the production home to Mutoko is a very special milestone for me. Going forward, I hope to use theatre to tell important stories, inspire conversations and make the arts more accessible to our people.”
