Alex Muringani does more than just take pictures, he imprints his own persona in the form of visual art. Better known as the Zezuru Rockstar, Alex is a Zimbabwean Creative Consultant by profession and the brains behind his dream Zezuru Creatives under the mentorship of Kuda and Chido Musasiwa. The Zezuru Rockstar has had a busy year setting up collaborations in a manner that is far from easy to ignore; from rebranding Ammara Brown and Soul Afrika to Junior Brown’s comeback. Flavian stole a moment or two with the Zezuru Rockstar.
Flavian Makovere: Tell us about the coolness that is your name
Zezuru Rockstar: It’s a name that I have carried with me for years now. Zezuru because I come from the Zezuru tribe and Rockstar is not in the sense of a rock band leader no! (Chuckles) It’s in the sense of someone who lives life to the fullest in a more positive manner. I am someone who can stay up all night long, yet wake up early and take care of business in the morning thus Zezuru Rockstar.
FN: Give a little more insight into what you do…
ZR: I am not only a photographer, I manage creatives despite their Art, being music, Literature or Visual Arts; giving them honest constructive criticism and focusing on their overall image.
FN: Where do you draw your inspiration?
ZR: Life inspires me, the things I see and live have shaped who I am as a person and the fact that I never met my mom drives me everyday.
FN: Creative hopes for the future?
ZR: To create an industry with a balance for our local arts, we want to introduce a self-sustained industry where everyone is celebrated and makes an income for whatever Art they do. Basically to bring other creative dreams to reality.
You can connect with the Zezuru Rockstar on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook
Flavian Makovere
