Mickias Musiyiwa
Biographic Data
| ID | 1637137 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mickias Musiyiwa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mickias |
| FAMILY NAME | Musiyiwa |
| SIGNATURE | MUSIYIWA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zimbabwe |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5324-9980 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The pluralistic notion of zvipuka
The article analyses zvipuka (human and nonhuman animals) interaction discourses in order to draw attention to the contribution Shona indigenous knowledge provides towards understanding zvipuka interactions. From largely an Afrocentric perspective, blended with selected tenets of Critical Animal Studies (CAS) theory, the study interrogates Shona cultural beliefs, values and practices to reveal the knowledge that shapes people's attitudes towards …
Developing shared understanding of pre-eclampsia in Haiti and Zimbabwe using Theory of Change
Pre-eclampsia, a complex and multi-system disorder specific to pregnancy, is a leading cause of preventable maternal and perinatal deaths in low-resource settings. Early detection and appropriate intervention with management of hypertension, prevention of eclampsia and timely delivery are effective at reducing mortality and morbidity. Outcomes can be greatly improved with the provision and uptake of good quality care. Cultural contexts of materna…
Shona as a Land-Based Nature-Culture
Hit songs and the dynamics of postcolonial Zimbabwe
My intention to analyze hit songs as an embodiment of collective experiences emanates from the special position they occupy in the musical repertoire of any given society. I deliberately avoid examining songs classified under the broad popular music rubric although they never enjoyed any wide appeal. As Charosh (1997: 480) argues, “One may question the practice of identifying songs that languished, unsung on their publishersâ€TM shelves, as music…
The mobilization of popular music in the promotion of national unity in Zimbabwe
Almost three decades now after Zimbabwe's independence, the marshalling of popular music in order to propel the nationalist movement has still not received the academic attention it deserves. This article analyses the crucuality of popular music in the forging of national unity during and after the liberation struggle in Zimbabwe. The armed nationalist struggle, epically referred to as chimurenga, was significantly buoyed up by war songs invariab…
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The mobilization of popular music in the promotion of national unity in Zimbabwe
Almost three decades now after Zimbabwe's independence, the marshalling of popular music in order to propel the nationalist movement has still not received the academic attention it deserves. This article analyses the crucuality of popular music in the forging of national unity during and after the liberation struggle in Zimbabwe. The armed nationalist struggle, epically referred to as chimurenga, was significantly buoyed up by war songs invariab…
Hit songs and the dynamics of postcolonial Zimbabwe
My intention to analyze hit songs as an embodiment of collective experiences emanates from the special position they occupy in the musical repertoire of any given society. I deliberately avoid examining songs classified under the broad popular music rubric although they never enjoyed any wide appeal. As Charosh (1997: 480) argues, “One may question the practice of identifying songs that languished, unsung on their publishersâ€TM shelves, as music…
Shona as a Land-Based Nature-Culture
Developing shared understanding of pre-eclampsia in Haiti and Zimbabwe using Theory of Change
Pre-eclampsia, a complex and multi-system disorder specific to pregnancy, is a leading cause of preventable maternal and perinatal deaths in low-resource settings. Early detection and appropriate intervention with management of hypertension, prevention of eclampsia and timely delivery are effective at reducing mortality and morbidity. Outcomes can be greatly improved with the provision and uptake of good quality care. Cultural contexts of materna…
The pluralistic notion of zvipuka
The article analyses zvipuka (human and nonhuman animals) interaction discourses in order to draw attention to the contribution Shona indigenous knowledge provides towards understanding zvipuka interactions. From largely an Afrocentric perspective, blended with selected tenets of Critical Animal Studies (CAS) theory, the study interrogates Shona cultural beliefs, values and practices to reveal the knowledge that shapes people's attitudes towards …
Sociology (5 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Aesthetics (2 works) · Art (2 works) · Literature (2 works) · Media studies (2 works) · Music History and Culture (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works)