Bulawayo banks on BAF 2026 to feed the city
Deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu told Southern Eye Showbiz that arts and culture are central to urban development.
By Margaret Lubinda
May. 14, 2026
Guluva Se7en’s ‘City of Kings’ Becomes BAF Theme song
Interestingly, City of Kings wasn’t initially created with BAF in mind.
By Style Reporter
Jun. 1, 2025
Byo Arts Festival: Celebrating royalty through arts
The theme for this year's festival is Celebrating Royalty Through Arts, which acknowledges Bulawayo’s rich traditions, heritage, and community spirit.
By Style Reporter
Jun. 1, 2025
Bulawayo celebrates 130 years with arts festival
Other festival activities include a gospel concert, various workshops such as the dance workshops and the Inxwala Lecture series, and the I Wear My Culture exhibition.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 2, 2024
Creatives demand share of festival money
A resolution of council on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, was that the BCC commemorates Bulawayo Day on June 1 and BAF week from June 2-5 annually from 2020.
By Silas Nkala
May. 19, 2024
Three years later, Bulawayo Arts Festival yet to pay artistes
The event, which returns this year, coincides with the commemorations of the day Bulawayo was declared a city on June 1.
By Sindiso Dube
May. 5, 2024
Two years later, Byo Arts Festival yet to pay artists
Speaking to Standard Style, Comedian Ntando Van Moyo of Umahlekisa Comedy Club said his dues were partially met.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 28, 2023
Byo Arts Festival to promote township tourism
Council spokesperson Nesisa Mpofu said the celebrations kick off with the Bulawayo Day commemorations on June 1 at the Stanley Hall.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 20, 2023
Council invites creatives to take part in festival
BCC senior public relations officer Nesisa Mpofu said the city will continue promoting arts, culture and heritage by working with different groups
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 12, 2023
The sungura derby: Strategic retreat or respectful deference?
Standard Style
By Sindiso Dube
May. 10, 2026
