Fungai Neni is a platform that was launched in 2009 as a repository for the public thoughts, opinion and commentary of its curator and founder, Fungai Machirori. When translated from Zimbabwe’s Shona language into English, ‘Fungai Neni’ can mean two things; ‘think with me’ or ‘Fungai and I’. Both meanings suit the style of this platform which constantly endeavours to be thoughtful, personal and inclusive.
Featuring a range of content – in the form of commentary, reviews, essays, literature, interviews, talks and news – Fungai Neni aims to raise new questions and debates; hopefully leading to greater understanding of, and interaction with, the issues that matter to this platform.
Who reads Fungai Neni?
The intended audiences for Fungai Neni include;
- politically and socially conscious Africans, and diasporic Africans, with interests in pan-African issues, feminism, arts, culture and politics.
- academics and researchers looking for perspectives provided in accessible and engaging language.
- those who may not be African, but who have an interest in understanding the continent beyond the parochial narratives provided by the media.
What kind of content can you expect on Fungai Neni?
For easy navigation, Fungai Neni is arranged into three main sections, namely;
This looks at the intersections of life, art, culture and identity across the African continent and its diasporas. It will discuss any range of issues from food, travel to politics.
This will look closely at the feminist history, present and future. It will also feature book reviews, documentation of historical feminist figures as well as the important names and moments of our present time.
This is a section that is intended to be more eclectic and will feature personal musings, poetry, photographic essays and other alternative modes of self-expression.
we will always think with you ,in this freedom of words and breath of creativity,keep going ,we will celebrate today and tomorow ,keep going ,intiating and creating
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Although, i may not always comment, you may want to know that i enjoy reading your work so much.
Great stuff!!!
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whats the difference between Fungai and Fungayi? i wanna call my child if i have a girl with this name. i like the name, reminds me of some beautiful Zim girl i saw a long while ago. She was called Fungai.
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A Zimbabwean friend of mine led me to your blog. I am so glad he did. I run an international magazine and was wondering if I could publish an entry or two of yours in the future. Let me know how you would feel about this. Email anytime: darcie.lynns@gmail.com – Darcie Nolan, Eye See Media, http://www.eyeseeonline.com.
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I like your style of writing and your work’s really good 🙂
Ramba wakadaro!
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Love your blog!
I don’t know any Shona, but I’ve picked up some Zulu and Sotho 🙂
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Well, I liked ur blog and would love to visit it whenever I get time…. n will of course think with u for I like thinking…:)
Happy writing.Sunny
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I stumbled upon your comments about facebook (*fakebook* sounds great!) at random. Made me remember when I entered that network I was invited to a party for pubescent teenagers – and I’m 54!!!
Thank you for sharing these words. I subscribed to follow your entries…
No *pokes* from me 😉
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I always enjoy your stuff man. Keep on dishing more and more good work. Thanx
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With you all the way. I really the way you re-invent the wheel. Your pieces are always thought-provoking, and they challenge me to think outside the box…
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Its true when they say that the mango does not fall far from the tree, or is it the guava… or orange? Anyway, your writing is intriguing, brave and poignant, entertaining, thought provoking, provocative, what else? I eagerly await your book… if you haven’t written it already. I stand proud to ave beenone of your lecturers even if you evidently knew much more than me. Thank you for your patience and tolerance. Maybe something did rub off?
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Thebe,
No difference between Fungai and Fungayi, just a matter of spelling though Fungai rolls down the tongue better.
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after reading this blog, i feel like a mental orgasm !! ~hahaha
keep writing bro…
p.s : i saw ur comment at my blog… and it leads me to here. thanks for reading my blog. i was honored by your visit bro… 🙂
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great stuff. happy to have discovered your writings and thinkings- keep at it!
damali ayo
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Hi Fungai,
I have had a good taste of creativity from your blog since yesterday night.I am inspired…challenged and above all reformed as you say.You gotta school me….’coz you were born with a pen and paper.Let the words flowww
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Hey.
I am impressed with this website. You are creative, confident and bold as you articulate issues that others shy away from. Well done fellow Zimbabwean. The best site ever. Will tell my friends about it
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You are the best there is my friend! Aluta continua!!
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Greetings from Australia. You helped me with my university assignment. Thank so much.
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Hi Fungai
I have been following your blogs please could you also blog for us http://www.sha.co.zw.
Regards
Vanisha
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Your writing inspires and challenges me. Thank you for thinking out aloud. I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. You’ll need to click on this link to accept… http://sunshynec.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/versatile-blogger-award/
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I looove your blog, it is one of the few blogs by a Zimbabwean that ive read that is this inspiring, i wish all zim women were as creative as you are.keep it up sister!
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nice reads your blogs are! Iwill be thinking with you surely.
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Wow, fantastic blog layout! How long have you been blogging
for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of
your site is excellent, as well as the content!
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Hi, I have nominated you for the very inspiring blogger award because I really enjoy reading your blog and thinking about some of the issues you raise. And you are inspiring to remain open minded and questioning and honest in thought. Here’s the link: http://headoverheels2014.com/2014/03/05/inspiration/
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This is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger.
I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post.
Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!
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Howdy! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my good old room
mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him.
Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thanks for sharing!
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The clarity in your post is simply spectacular
and i can assume you are an expert on this subject.
Fine with your permission let me to grab your RSS feed to keep up to date with
forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up the gratifying work.
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Great blog you have here but I was curious if you knew of any forums
that cover the same topics talked about in this article?
I’d really like to be a part of community where I can get suggestions from
other experienced individuals that share the same interest.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Cheers!
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Spot on….
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