Online Reporter
Laura Maposa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment hub
ZIMBABWE’S mbira Princess and poet Hope Masike has been turning heads with her Mutsvairo outfit.
This comes after she was included in the top 10 dressed people at the Durban July in South Africa at the weekend.
She sent social media into a frenzy.
In an interview with Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub, Hope said:
“That outfit was a symbol of spiritual or cultural affiliation.
“I worked with Sabina Mutsvati, a renowned Zimbabwean fine artist and designer, who launched her solo exhibition Ndishonongoreiwo at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
“The exhibition honoured the resilience of women who uphold families and communities, symbolised through things like a dress made of 600 traditional brooms (mutsvairo).
“It explores the themes of labour, history and identity, transforming everyday objects into cultural narratives.”
She is known as “The Princess of Mbira” and her music has its roots in traditional and modern African culture.
“Powered by the Embassy of Ireland and coinciding with Women’s Month, the exhibition highlights Mutsvati’s fusion of tradition and modernity.
“Known for her immersive art, Mutsvati continues to gain global acclaim while advocating for greater recognition of women in Zimbabwean society and art,” she said.
This year’s Durban July was more than just a horse race — it was a fashion odyssey, a celebration of storytelling through style, and a love letter to South Africa’s cultural richness.
This year’s theme, “Marvels of Mzansi,” inspired bold, soulful and visually stunning looks that turned the red carpet into a runway of heritage, nature and power.
