OUR STORY
Strength and Power in Numbers
Our name, Simba, is a Shona word from a vernacular language of the Bantu people of Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa, which translates as strength. The organization draws from its name, its ethos, and values of strength and oneness in numbers.
Simba Λrts is a Norwegian Zimbabwean registered non-profit umbrella organisation, and a dream brought out of the love for arts and artists. At the core of its existence is the push for a society where cultural and creative industries are reckoned for their contributions to the economy, reducing inequalities and fostering unity in society.
News
BA in Intercultural Communication
June 16, 2022
In our quest to holistically serve our mission/vision we embarked on a journey to equip ourselves with knowledge and lead Simba Arts with example. Here is yet another successful story. Caroline Rufaro Tedi our member has recently graduated with BA in intercultural Studies at NLA University College (Norwegian: NLA Høgskolen is a private Norwegian Christian college accredited by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education.
Caroline becomes one of the few female migrants to aquire such bechalor in Vestland region Norway.It doesnt ends there.She vouched to continue studying.From August 2022, she resumed on a one-year Admnistration course in Kingsvinger,Norway.
Tumbuka Dance Company is making a comback to the local showbizz industry.
15 September,2022
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September 10, 2022
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Simba Fulukia, A Zimbabwean Dancer Breaking Barriers
04/29/2021
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Digital Training for Female Musicians
February 8 - 10, 2022
Our member, Charity Dipa was among a few selected to take part in the first female digital training workshop organised by Music Crossroads Zimbabwe and facilitated by Mildred Moyo; Zimbabwe's first Female lighting Technician.
YIPIT Brings Hope To Mabvuku Youths
Dec 20, 2020
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Vestland Danseteater – intervju med initiativtager Simbarashe Norman Fulukia
25. juni 2020
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Deler kultur gjennom nytt dansekompani
28. april 2020
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JEG ER FORDI VI ER
15. mars 2020
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Nguva to be showcased at Hifa
Apr. 26, 2018
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Simba Arts back from Europe tour
Aug. 3, 2017
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Terpar på den nye tidsdansen
21.03.2017
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Aug. 24, 2016
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The Interview: Fulukia decries exploitation of Zim dancers
Feb. 28, 2016
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Mbare prodigy dances his way to Norway
Jun. 17, 2015
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Sterke dansekrefter i Sunndal
jan 31, 2015
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Danseløven Simba
15. oktober 2012
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Our Programs
Vestland Danseteater
Increasing visibility
Vestland Danseteater is the first professional dance company in Vestland, Norway for professional artists with multi-cultural background.
Danseteater of Mosi Oa Tunya
The dance that moves!
Danseteater of Mosi Oa Tunya is not a traditional dance company but an ever-shifting group of incredible artists – dancers, designers, composers and visual artists – who Simba Arts and partners assembles for specific performance projects.
Tumbuka Dance Company
Tatumbuka
Tumbuka Dance Company is one of Zimbabwe’s leading contemporary dance companies. It was founded from the first class of Dance Foundation Course which started as a 10-week pilot project led by Chris and Vivienne Hamblin. The Pilot project was initiated in 1989 followed by the 3-year course which saw the establishment of Tumbuka Dance Company in 1992. kuTumbuka is a Shona word which means ‘to flower or bloom’.
Tendaiishe Studio
One Stop For All.
Is a newly Zimbabwean entertainment studio established in 2020 by Apostle Tendai Zuze Fulukia. The studio operates as a talent agency, creative production studio, event management and concert production studio, and music publishing house. In addition, the studio operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded label, Tenrocs , which includes media production, a clothing line, sports management, Tourism agency, and a cosmetics brand.
Bergen Afro Arts Festival
Bergen
Bergen Afro Arts Festival is a platform created by Simba Arts to celebrate cultural diversity and offer a voice to minority populations in Bergen, Norway in 7 days. This ethno-arts festival seeks to mobilize and engage people of different nationalities in positive social actions through popular culture. It uses the energy and power of music in particular Mbira & Marimba music to bring about social transformation and development. Through this initiative, communities and young people are encouraged to be pluri-versatile, embracing and celebrating diversity in its different forms.
Me!Fest
Me!Fest Kalcha Expo
Me!Fest Kalcha Xpo, created by Tendai Zuze Fulukia of “Simba Arts Trust”, promotes Ubuntu/Umunhu kalcha, exercise and activity through folk & contemporary dance!
There are two dance routines posted on the Simba Arts website/Youtube that the public are encouraged to learn and perform on Kalcha Xpo day.
We at Simba Arts will be walking through the #GreatZimbabwe routine and performing it as a flash mob at the end of the day!
All throughout the afternoon local dance and music acts will shine on our outdoor stage and entertain audiences young and old.
Between sets, volunteers will be teaching the dance routine for the flash mob to occur at the end of the night.
There will be lots of entertainment on site all afternoon, including local food vendors, a beer garden, HIV, AIDS/DRUG Campaign, dance themed video games, and more!
Simba Logistikk Fulukia
Pick n Drop in style!
Simba Logistikk Fulukia is a business that has been established to provide professional logistics services to clients in Bergen city, Norway. The company will provide efficient logistics services with convenient electric cars. We intend to cater to both corporate and domestic clients and will strive to meet all the demands of our customers.
Our post-delivery business will be established not only to generate revenue and make profit but also to compete favorably with other post-delivery businesses in Bergen city and the entire Norway. In order to compete with our competitors, we have several competitive advantage strategies at hand to ensure that we remain proactive and achieve our intended goals and objectives.
Our Impact
Simba Arts members have gone on with the assistance of dance scholarships, to attend, compete, and graduate from numerous colleges and universities, including but not limited to Oslo National Academy of Arts and University of Tromsø (UiT). Simba Arts members have completed their education at performing arts schools, graduate schools and medical schools throughout Zimbabwe,Norway, the globe, and return to speak to young members each year.
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Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: Closed
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