The Introduction

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For some apparent reason, this blog or medium has been a long time coming, there's been alot I've observed and experienced and been a part of as a Christian Creative in Zim and Africa.

For a long while I wrestled with the idea of a blog where I could share my thoughts, opinions, ideas, testimonies, stories and solutions. I guess there was an element of fear within that kept me from pursuing this, but there's no moment like the now right?

So I've decided to take this leap of faith and jump right into it, I've decided to use this platform to not only impact and influence the music and media industry of Africa and the world at large but also the Christian community.

It's either now or never, there's never been a better time than the now. 

So let me introduce myself

My name is Mufaro Chifamba and I am a young man passionate about using music, media and all forms of creative arts to shape and transform Africa and the world at large and creating platforms for artisans & creatives to express their unique gifting as well as to create commercial opportunities for art to thrive. I am the founder of The New Rivers Group (NRG), an emerging global Kingdom Culture based creative first-music driven media company based in Harare, Zimbabwe and Pretoria, South Africa.

I am also a passionate communicator whose mantle is to profess the beauty, brilliance and complexities of our God to this broken world. I'm also a passionate leader, entrepreneur and follower, I believe in empowering those around me.

Welcome to my creative space, where I'll endeavour to present my thoughts and opinions on how we can shape the music / media industry, share devotions on faith, discuss new ideas and concepts with regards to creativity, invite my friends and colleagues to share their stories and concepts.

Welcome to The Thoughts of A Creative Leader, buckle up and get ready. It's going to be an electrifying ride.

Comments

  1. UnknownJune 2, 2020 at 7:48 AM

    Excited already!!

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  2. TataJune 2, 2020 at 3:16 PM

    this awesome news!! im looking forward to it and i'm so ready!!
    Go Go Mufaro!!!!!!!!!

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    1. Mufaro ChifambaJune 2, 2020 at 11:23 PM

      Thank you Tata!! You really pushed for me to finally do this haha

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  3. UnknownJune 2, 2020 at 4:05 PM

    Love your confidence. Go for it!!!

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  4. TatendaJune 2, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    Can't wait to hear more. ....way to go mufaro

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  5. UnknownJune 2, 2020 at 11:31 PM

    I like the concept and am glad that you have finally started this. I'm buckled up for the journey

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  6. UnknownJune 3, 2020 at 1:52 AM

    Buckled up and ready to go ✌

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  7. GodfreyTafiJune 3, 2020 at 7:32 AM

    Well done brother!

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  8. NaNa MpunganyiJune 3, 2020 at 9:36 AM

    Super exciting!!! Thank you for getting past the fear... We await!

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  9. UnknownJune 4, 2020 at 11:42 AM

    Nice one brother, looking forward.

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  10. TakuraJune 5, 2020 at 4:36 AM

    This is good Mufaro!

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  11. Hellen MadongorereJune 5, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    What an exciting intro, I'm looking forward to more, bro uuuuu

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