HIFA 2008 - The Art of Determination
| HIFA 2008 - The Art of Determination | |
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 HIFA 2008 Logo | |
| Genre | Music, Film |
| Dates | 29 April - 4 May 2008 |
| Location(s) | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Founded by | Manuel Bagorro |
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For HIFA editions in previous years, please see, the HIFA Index
2008 - The Art of Determination
Held from 29 April to 4 May, the 2008 HIFA theme was The Art of Determination. The festival in that year was held as the economic situation in Zimbabwe worsened in the midst of runaway hyperinflation. According to HIFA the theme celebrated Zimbabweans who had stood the course, and were still there and continuing to perform: "We want to acknowledge Zimbabwean resilience, that spirit of just keep on keeping on."[1]
This not withstanding, 2008 was reported to be the biggest HIFA yet. The festival attracted 120 international artists.[1] Some international artists included Freshlyground and Steve Dyer.
Local artists included Oliver Mtukudzi, Comrade Fatso, Outspoken, Tumbuka Dance Company, Chiwoniso Maraire and Sandra Ndebele
Pictures
Sam Mtukudzi & Steve Dyer at HIFA 2008
Oliver Mtukudzi, Samu Mtukudzi and Steve Dyer
Visual Arts Exhibition
The late Chiwoniso Maraire at HIFA 2008
The Audience at a HIFA 2008 show
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The art of determination, Kubatana.net, Published:7 April 2008, Retrieved:20 April 2014
