Category: Updates

These are the rules for the World Book Day 2024 Instagram Giveaway, sponsored by Naniso Media Ltd.

1. The NanisoCreate World Book Day Instagram Giveaway will run from the 28th of February 2024 until 6pm GMT on the 6th of March 2024.
2. To enter the giveaway, entrants must:
   • Be based in United Kingdom.
   • Follow or already be following the @nanisocreate account on Instagram.
   • Like the NanisoCreate World Book Day Giveaway post on Instagram.
   • Comment on the post with the hashtag “#tirivhu”.
3. If an entrant tags a person in their comment, then they will get an extra entry. Each entrant will get a maximum of 1 extra entry.
4. Five winners will be chosen at random on the 7th of March 2024, and will be contacted via Instagram Direct Message by the 9th of March.
5. The 1st 2 winners will receive:
   • A signed hardcover copy of Tarirai’s Choice;
   • A Tirivhu Lion plush toy.
6. The next 3 winners will receive:
   • A signed paperback copy of Tarirai’s Choice;
7. Winners must respond within 24 hours of being contacted. If there is no response, another winner will be selected at random from the remaining entries.
8. Only entries where the winner can provide a valid postal address from the United Kingdom will be valid. Prizes will not be sent to a post office box.
9. NanisoCreate will ask the winners if they are happy to be mentioned in a post and a story on the @NanisoCreate account. This is not obligatory.

Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

We were deeply saddened by the news of KidZania London’s closure. Over the years they have provided millions of children, including my own, with opportunities to be inspired, have fun, and learn.

It has been an honour to partner with Kidzania London. My books and characters have been featured their National Library for over three years. Our collaboration on events, such as the inspiring Careers Day, has been truly memorable.

“Zanks” to the wonderful team at KidZania for your warm welcome into your space. Wishing you all the best for the future.

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a stall again at Zimfest 2023, and as always, it was an extraordinary experience! Being a part of this event has become an annual tradition for us, and witnessing its growth each year is truly remarkable.

Our stall at Zimfest is not just a showcase of NanisoCreate; it’s an opportunity to connect with familiar faces and forge new friendships. The atmosphere was buzzing with enthusiasm and a sense of community. We were thrilled to bring the NanisoCreate brand to an even wider audience, sharing our passion for creativity with all who attended.

This year marked a special milestone as we introduced the Tirivhu Lion for sale, and the response was overwhelming! The majestic Tirivhu Lion captivated everyone with its unique charm, making it a highlight of the event. We were delighted to see our creation become an instant favorite among attendees.

Take a glimpse into the vibrant moments of Zimfest 2023 through the images below, and be sure to mark your calendars for next year – you won’t want to miss the chance to join us for another unforgettable Zimfest experience!

Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events and product releases. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Zimfest 2023, making it a day to remember! We look forward to welcoming you again next year for more creativity, connection, and celebration.

We’re very happy to announce that, at a glittering event in Central London on the 22nd of April 2023, our co-founder and Creative Director, Portia Mushambi, won the Zimbabwe Achiever’s Award for Cultural Development/Promotion!

The Zimbabwe Achiever’s Awards, or ZimAchievers, is an organisation that recognises, rewards and celebrates the successes and achievements of Zimbabweans living abroad, in industries or sectors that include business, art, sport, entertainment and music. It was founded in London in 2010 by Conrad Mwanza. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, with ZAA events being held in the USA, South Africa and Australia. Over the years, many Zimbabweans of note have won the awards, across many areas of business, culture, community and media.

Portia was honoured to receive the award in front of her family and friends, and for her work to be recognised at this prestigious event. Portia is the author of the children’s books The Mysterious Melody, The Secret In The Stone and Tarirai’s Choice.

See some images from the evening below.

We’re proud to announce that our co-founder and Creative Director, Portia Mushambi, has been nominated for 2 Zimbabwe Achievers Awards! She is very humbled and grateful to be acknowledged in this way, alongside the other distinguished and talented nominees.

You can vote for Portia and for the other nominees here. The winners of the various awards will be announced at a star-studded awards in central London on the 22nd of April – we’ll be there, contact us via the website or via social media to let us know if you’ll be there as well!

We’re proud to announce that you can now order the Tirivhu Lion, our first toy, from our shop! Click here!

Parents and children who read Tarirai’s Choice have told us that they love the bright colours and wonderful designs of the Tirivhu Big Safari Five.  So the team at NanisoCreate thought – why not bring those designs to life in another way?

So we did, and this lovely plush toy is the result! Now your little one can read about Tirivhu Lion and his friends, and play with him too!

Naniso Media has published The Secret In the Stone, by SP K-Mushambi. This book is the sequel to The Mysterious Melody and is the 2nd book in the Naniso and Shinga series.

Congratulations to SP K-Mushambi on the publication of your new book!

The 3rd of March was World Book Day 2022. All over the UK, kids (and in some cases teachers and parents!) went to school dressed up as their favourite characters from the books that they love to read. We had a lovely surprise when our friend Ronica from Ndawana and Friends shared these pictures of Mati with us. He got dressed up as his favourite character from The Mysterious Melody – Shinga!

Ronica is also a great children’s author, with a passion for teaching kids the vernacular languages of Zimbabwe. Please visit her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and follow her to give her some support!

Last week I had the opportunity to talk to kids and their parents about being a children’s author, when I attended the Kidzania London Career’s Fair as an exhibitor. As well as hosting a stall during the day, I also had the opportunity to give a presentation at the Kidzania London auditorium. My friends Otto and The Mutapa Calling joined me and added a bit of flavour to the proceedings. Check out the festivities below!

Zimfest 2021 was back on the 31st of July, after the COVID-enforced postponement last year, and we had a stall there. It was great to be back meeting old and new friends, and of course to have the opportunity to sell SP K-Mushambi’s books. Come back soon to see more images from the day, or go to our social media to see some now!

We made an extra special effort to produce some new goodies for sale at Zimfest 2021, including a colouring book, an activity book and some wonderful Safari Big Five posters! But if you weren’t able to make it, you didn’t miss out – check them out in the Shop!