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Winter ABC Day 25: 5 Local Brands Doing the Most

In these Zimbabwean brands I believe!

 

When we think of brands many think of logos or big names. But to me, a brand is defined by influence, excellence and to a larger extent, uniqueness. I am a fan of all brands African. As long as they are by an African and hold quality, I am sold.

Today, I am here to endorse brands from here, in Zimbabwe. These are homegrown brands that by my definition of brands, are doing the most. Shout out to all the founders and innovators behind the brands that I'm about to mention below:

1. Craig Zoowie



In my head, Craig Zoowie is my stylish best friend. (Putting this into the universe that we will be friends IRL). I love me some Craig Zoowie. Craig puts his touch to décor with excellence. He's like the fairy godmother who turns a pumpkin into a carriage. Every event that Craig handles, there's a touch of class. Of course, with his team at VIP Hosting, we can see why they are the most sought after event planners. Apart from making events look fabulous, Craig is a stylist as well as style icon. His dress sense is that of a debonair. His suits, hats and even shoes make him the best dressed man in Zimbabwe, hands down. 

Follow Craig Zoowie's excellence on:


Facebook : Craig Zoowie
Instagram: @craigzoowieofficial

2. Misred
There are many skeptics and critics but Misred is the real deal. When we look at media personalities, her brand competes with other renowned personalities on the continent. Offline and off camera, Misred, real name Samantha Musa, is a bubbly, friendly and down-to-earth person. She is comfortable in her own skin and loves being a mother. Even since she joined radio in 2013, we have seen her evolution. She has so much to offer as she grows. 

If you want to experience a fun brand, follow Misred on:


Facebook : Misred
Instagram : @imisred

3. Page Poetry Alive
Zimbabwe has a bevy of talented poets and writers with few spaces to groom them. A young poet, Umind?!, real name, Peggie Shangwa took it upon herself to create a platform to meet this need. Page Poetry Alive was birthed from the need for a platform to establish writers and poets whilst encouraging the culture of literature. The first Page Poetry Alive event was held in March, 2017 at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Since then, the platform has grown to the extent that new programs are being birthed from it. The most recent project is the Digi Poems; a collaborative between Page Poetry Alive and ComExposed. Poetry met animation from several countries within Africa. Renowned poets love being part of Page Poetry Alive as it awakens new material for both stage and print. Life in poetry and literature is in very good hands. 

Follow Page Poetry Alive for all your spoken word and digi literature on:


Facebook : Page Poetry Alive
Twitter : @PagePoetryAlive
Instagram: @pagepoetryalive  

4. K Chaks Photography 

A few years ago, I met Kudzai Chakangaisu at my former workplace. He was this pretty boy with big hair trying to push his brand. Fast forward to 2019, his photos are featured in Vogue Italy. K Chaks Photography is known for being part of Ammara Brown's branding team. His work on her rebranding and album promotion was superb. He has also done work for big corporates such as the Edgars club magazine. He has an eye for detail and captures the subject. He makes crap look like glam (no pun intended). He is pricey considering that he is based in Capetown and Johannesburg. But with a good budget, you will experience the  photoshoot session of your life. 

Follow the beautiful images by K Chaks Photography on:


Facebook : Kudzai King
Instagram : @kudzaiking.creator


5. Munch

The Munch application brings your pizza to your doorstep. This is figuratively speaking. However, Munch has changed the game when it comes to food delivery services. The aim is efficiency and convenience. Munch is the brainchild of two young entrepreneurs, Tatenda Jakarasi and Farai Chikumba. With hope, they will make it onto the Forbes 30 under 30 list next year, or before they hit 30. (Putting this into the universe) The company continues to grow expanding it's services to other cities, and towns within the country. The business is thriving and the founders have proved important business theories. Meeting a need and being creative about delivering the solution. 

Wet your appetite and get dialing when you follow Munch on:


Facebook: Munch Zimbabwe
Instagram: @munch_zw

What local brands do you think missed this list? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

East, West, home is best. Support your local brands.

P.S . Always write your own love story!

Ciao!

Lady E

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