Keith Zenda joins the Alive albinism Initiative in Harare

Before Our Home Goes Down – Harare, 28–29 August 2025

Before Our Home Goes Down was a two-day, disability-inclusive arts exhibition taking place on 28–29 August 2025 at Moto Republik, 3 Allan Wilson Avenue. Harare. The event will feature a mix of daytime programs and evening sessions filled with creativity, dialogue, and community.
The exhibition was organized by the Alive Albinism Initiative (AAI), a Harare-based organization that advocates for people with albinism. Its aim is to provide a platform where artists with disabilities—especially those with albinism—can showcase their talent and tell their stories through art.
Over the two days, visitors could expect art displays, workshops, and panel discussions designed to challenge stigma, break stereotypes, and promote accessibility in the arts. The program highlighted the power of creativity to raise awareness and encourage more inclusive policies and attitudes in Zimbabwe.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to empower persons with albinism and other artists with disabilities, giving them visibility, recognition, and opportunities to grow within the cultural and creative sector.

Introduction by Keith at The Alive Albinism Initiative 28-29 August 2025

🌍 Before Our Home Goes Down – Harare, 28–29 August 2025 🎨✨ Swiss-Zim Heritage Gallery is proud to share highlights from “Before Our Home Goes Down”, a two-day disability-inclusive art exhibition held at Moto Republik, Harare. 🏛️🇿🇼 💡 Organized by the Alive Albinism Initiative (AAI) and supported by the EU–Culture Fund CreativeACTIONs 2, the event placed the spotlight on artists with disabilities – especially those living with albinism. 🌟🤝 🎭 Through visual art, panel talks, and community engagement, the exhibition set out to: 👉 Challenge stigma 🚫 👉 Shift perceptions 💬 👉 Advance accessibility in the arts ♿ 💵 Backed by a grant of USD 6,516, the project celebrated creativity while addressing important social issues facing persons with albinism in Zimbabwe. ❤️ This reminds us that art is more than expression – it is a tool for inclusion, advocacy, and healing. Swiss-Zim Heritage stands with all initiatives that empower underrepresented voices and build dialogue through creativity. 🌈✨ 👉 Don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 to support more stories of art, culture, and community! #ZimbabweArt #InclusiveArt #AliveAlbinismInitiative #SwissZimHeritage

🎨 Keith Zenda – My Journey: Finding a Future Through Art 🌍✨

From humble beginnings to international recognition, Keith Zenda shares his personal story of how he first began to earn a living through art 💵🎨. In this talk, recorded at the Before Our Home Goes Down exhibition in Harare, Keith opens up about the challenges, sacrifices, and determination that shaped his career. 🙌🔥 This inspiring journey is a reminder that talent, resilience, and passion can open doors and transform lives. 🌟💛 #KeithZenda #ZimbabweArt #InspirationThroughArt

🎨✨ Join Keith Zenda on a short Walkabout at the Alive Albinism Initiative Exhibition

Before Our Home Goes Down staged in Harare! 🌍💛 In this video, Keith meets some of the talented artists, shares their stories, and gives you a glimpse of the powerful artworks on display. 🖌️🎶 Many of the conversations are in Shona, making the exchange authentic and heartfelt. 💬🇿🇼 This exhibition celebrates creativity, inclusion, and empowerment – showing how art can break barriers and build understanding. 🌟🤝 👉 Sit back, enjoy the journey, and discover the inspiring voices behind the art! #ZimbabweArt #InclusionThroughArt #AliveAlbinismInitiative

🌍✨ Before Our Home Goes Down – Harare 2025 🎨

This year’s exhibition was extra special! 💛 Not only did it feature artists with albinism, but it also welcomed other amazing artists with disabilities 🙌♿ – showing the true spirit of inclusion and creativity. 🌈
We were especially delighted to see the inspiring work of Samuel Sifani 🖌️🎨, an artist Keith has supported for a long time. His art has grown beautifully and is now reaching an incredible level of expression! 🌟👏
💡 This exhibition reminds us that art knows no barriers – it unites, empowers, and tells powerful stories. 💬❤️
#InclusionThroughArt #ZimbabweArt #AliveAlbinismInitiative #SwissZimHeritage

Sailance Simbi

🌸✨ This young artist beautifully combines flowers as a symbol of beauty with themes of confidence and self-esteem 🌟💪. In our video 🎥, Keith sits with him as he explains the meaning behind his work — a powerful reminder that art is not just seen, but felt 💛🎨. Watch above and be inspired! 🙌

🎨✨ Discovering Calistas Thabani 🌍💫

During Before Our Home Goes Down in Harare, we had the pleasure of meeting Calistas Thabani, a talented deaf artist whose work left a lasting impression. 🙌 His creativity speaks without words, showing that art truly has no limits. 💛♿
Calistas has developed a fresh and unique style 🖌️🎨 — combining bold outlines, vivid colors, and intricate patterns that bring both wildlife 🐘🦓 and abstract stories 🌈🔺 to life. His elephants, rich in texture and symbolism, stand proudly alongside more experimental works where shapes and lines seem to dance in harmony.
What struck us most is how his art communicates energy, rhythm, and feeling beyond language — reminding us that art is a universal voice understood by all. 🌟👏
#InclusiveArt #ZimbabweArt #AliveAlbinismInitiative #SwissZimHeritage

Samuel Sifani

This year’s exhibition was extra special! 💛 Not only did it feature artists with albinism, but it also welcomed other amazing artists with disabilities 🙌♿ – showing the true spirit of inclusion and creativity. 🌈
We were especially delighted to see the inspiring work of Samuel Sifani 🖌️🎨, an artist Keith has supported for a long time. His art has grown beautifully and is now reaching an incredible level of expression! 🌟👏
💡 This exhibition reminds us that art knows no barriers – it unites, empowers, and tells powerful stories. 💬❤️
#InclusionThroughArt #ZimbabweArt #AliveAlbinismInitiative #SwissZimHeritage

The Lady Sculptor - Tracy Chatsama

💎✨ In Zimbabwe, many incredible lady sculptors — including those living with disabilities — are shaping the future of art. 🙌 This video captures the beauty of the process as a sculptor carefully polishes and perfects her work, pouring time, patience, and pride into every detail. 🖤🪨 Her final touches transform stone into a masterpiece, showing the true strength and elegance of women in art. 🌸🎨 #ZimbabweArt #WomenInArt #Sculpture #InclusiveArt

The Hon. Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya

Sam Thompson from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Closing Words from Swiss-Zim Heritage Gallery
🎉 Before Our Home Goes Down was a truly successful exhibition supporting artists with disabilities. A huge congratulations to the organizers for creating such an inspiring platform. 🌟🙌
Keith Zenda was deeply honoured to be invited as a Guest of Honour at this important event, where he also shared his story and ongoing commitment to empowering artists with disabilities through Mwana Anakousha. 🎨💛
The occasion was graced by The Hon. Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya, Mr Raphael Chikukwa, Executive Director of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and Sam Thompson from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — all showing their respect and support for this vital cause. 🏛️🤝✨