The President of Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa marked Africa Day in style. The project that was in the works for a long while was finally unveiled on the 25th of May 2021.
In honouring Mbuya Nehanda, the President had the liberation war struggle hero’s statue made. The statue is 3 metres high and has been altered to look a lot more decent in comparison to the first one which Zimbabweans have since referred to as Nehanda nyakaBaby. The sculptors of Nehanda have since removed the huge behind and added a cloak looking covering.
You’ll find the statue at the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Julias Nyerere Way in Harare’s central business district.
Here’s a picture of the statue:
Already, Zimbabweans have mixed views on the statue. View some of the sentiments below:
The President shared a few remarks at the unveiling of the statue. He said the following:
“The unveiling of the statue of Mbuya Nehanda Nyakasikana is the manifestation of the bold commitment to reconstruct our country’s rich past and history. It equally stands as a symbol of unity, identity and inspiration to present and future generations on the importance of unflinching patriotism loyalty fortitude and determination to defend and work for our beloved country against any odds.”
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