IYASA Member Profiles
About IYASA
IYASA is Zimbabwe's multi award winning performing arts school for youths established in 2001 to support and promote the best interests of young musicians, dancers, actors and poets. It has since expanded to be a resource centre for most established and upcoming artistes, especially actors,musicians, singers and dancers. IYASA is based in the city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.IYASA has a talented and committed team of skilled and highly trained artistes in music, dance, drama and poetry, film and other genres. Through comprehensive workshops, projects, training programmes and performan
Name: Innocent Nkululeko Dube
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Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2001
Mr Dube was born in Plumtree close to the Ramokwebana River and was brought up by his grandparents. His love for the arts was evident in his childhood days as him and his friends would make dolls out of wire and sticks and make them dance while they sang and entertained their crowds all over the vil...Read More
Name: Siphephiso Magonya
Stage Name: Pepsie
Location: Austria
Joined IYASA: 2001
Being an artist was always my dream. I started performing at Mpopoma High School in Bulawayo. I was inspired by South African actress Lelethi Khumalo popularly known as SARAFINA....Read More
Name: Thembinkosi Dube
Stage Name: FIGO 10
Location: Austria
Joined IYASA: 2001
I went to Matshayisikova Primary School in Bulawayo then proceeded to Mzingwane High School where I began to show my interest in the arts.
I was inspired a lot by my brother Nkululeko who is Iyasa's director.By then he led the vibrant Mzingwane High School drama club.I later join...Read More
I was inspired a lot by my brother Nkululeko who is Iyasa's director.By then he led the vibrant Mzingwane High School drama club.I later join...Read More
Name: Future Madziwa
Stage Name: Zithozomuntuongumfazi Gumede
Location: Austria
Joined IYASA: 2000
I am this crazy, funny character on stage. I play stand up comedy as a lady named Zi who believes she knows everything, is intelligent and sexy. She acts, she dances and she will break your ribs with laughter.
Offstage I am humble and I like listening to music especially country music. I am...Read More
Offstage I am humble and I like listening to music especially country music. I am...Read More
Name: Martin Dube
Stage Name: Trixxy
Location: Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2001
We are 8 in our family and I am number 7.
I did my primary education at Nkulumane Primary School in Bulawayo. I became a rugby player then and won a trophy for being the best player. At secondary school at Mpopoma High School I joined the drama group. I had reservations because I come from ...Read More
I did my primary education at Nkulumane Primary School in Bulawayo. I became a rugby player then and won a trophy for being the best player. At secondary school at Mpopoma High School I joined the drama group. I had reservations because I come from ...Read More
Name: Nomathamsanqa Treatie Mkwananzi
Stage Name: Kip-Kip
Location: Currently in Australia
Joined IYASA:
I am Nomathamsanqa Treatie MkwananziI was born at Marondera Polyclinic Mzilkazi in Bulawayo on the 20Th of November 1982. I am the first born in my family and my only sister is Duduzile Mkwananzi. In 2003 I was blessed with a baby boy named Mbongeni Lawrence Dube. He was named after South African ar...Read More
Name: Silethemba Magonya
Stage Name: Tipsey
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: August 2001
My name is Silethemba Magonya. I was born in Bulawayo Zimbabwe at Pelandaba clinic on the 29Th of January 1985. I am nicknamed Tipsey.
I grew up in one of Bulawayo's old chaotic but exciting suburbs Njube.
I did my primary education at Insukamini Primary School from 1991 to 1997 an...Read More
I grew up in one of Bulawayo's old chaotic but exciting suburbs Njube.
I did my primary education at Insukamini Primary School from 1991 to 1997 an...Read More
Name: Sibonisiwe Sithole
Stage Name: Bonny
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2001
I am Sibonisiwe Sithole. Friends prefer to call me Bonny or Maboniboni.
I am dark in complexion. A pure African lady if you know what I mean...I started being an artist when I was 10 years old.
I was inspired by my grandfather who was also a musician and actor. At secondary school I joined t...Read More
I am dark in complexion. A pure African lady if you know what I mean...I started being an artist when I was 10 years old.
I was inspired by my grandfather who was also a musician and actor. At secondary school I joined t...Read More
Name: Nyasha Dziruni
Stage Name: Eversmiling
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: in 2007
I used to sing a lot at school and marvelled at my aunt Sonea who was a part of Iyasa and prayed and hoped that one day I could be like her.After school I made the decision to come down to Bulawayo and be part of my childhood dream group....Read More
Name: Bekithemba Phiri
Stage Name: Marabha or Becks
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2002
I joined Iyasa in 2002, my director and my mother inspired me to take my job seriously and pursue my dreams. It has paid dividends and I am so happy to have achieved what I have in the arts....Read More
Name: Mercy Kayumba
Stage Name: N/A
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2008
Born in a family of six and I grew up in New Lobengula suburb. I became a part of IYASA in January 2008. I must say I enjoy working with these friendly people, with such a strong family unit. They make my job so easy. I believe in simplicity and standing up for anything that affords me the brightest...Read More
Name: Antonetta Sibanda
Stage Name: N/A
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA:
I\'am first born in a family of three, two girls and one boy.
I went to Gampu primary school and then proceeded to Mpopoma High school were I had my first experience with IYASA, known then as Mpopoma High School Drama club.
Besides being on stage as a performer I am also one of the two of...Read More
I went to Gampu primary school and then proceeded to Mpopoma High school were I had my first experience with IYASA, known then as Mpopoma High School Drama club.
Besides being on stage as a performer I am also one of the two of...Read More
Name: Robin Mlauzi
Stage Name: Mabhombaya Online
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2005
I was born in a family of 9 children I am the fifth born. I joined Iyasa in 2005 and I am the rehearsal manager....Read More
Name: Kudakwashe Jonga
Stage Name: Kuduru
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2001
I grew up in Bulawayo, and went to Nkulumane Primary School. I then went to Mpopoma High School for my secondary education where I started working with what is now IYASA then the school drama club.
I act, I play the drums, I sing and I dance and I am also a costume manager.
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I act, I play the drums, I sing and I dance and I am also a costume manager.
Name: Nothando Phiri
Stage Name:
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2005
I went to Gampu primary in Bulawayo where I started off as a traditional dancer....Read More
Name: Nqobizitha Ncube
Stage Name:
Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2001
My hobbies are going out and relaxing with friends. I dislike gossip mongers and my mother inspired me a lot to become an artist. My role model is South African artist MANDOZA. My favourite group besides IYASA is Siyaya also from Bulawayo. I don’t think I have a nickname yet. ...Read More
Name: Sithembeni Buhlenkosi Sibanda
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Location: Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2005
I am a product of Insukamini Primary School. This is where I started of as a traditional dancer. I am happy to be at IYASA now!...Read More
Name: Nkanyezi M Ndlovu
Stage Name: Gobah
Location: Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 25th of March 2009
I started off at Hush Touch and realised that to reach my potential Iyasa would be the prime goal.My biography is in the making....Read More
Name: Cheryl Mabaya
Stage Name: Mabrown
Location: Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: in 2003
I am proud to say that I became a member of Iyasa when I was 12 years old and at primary school.I grew up in this great family through the junior training ranks and today I am so happy to be where I am....Read More
Name: Alice Gurure
Stage Name: Alingo
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: in 2009
I always had a passion for the arts.For me Iyasa was the true example of where I felt my dreams could come true.I am still new in the game but the future looks bright, I have learnt a lot already...Read More
Name: Dorcas Ngwenya
Stage Name: Dzakie
Location: Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 10 January 2009
I first joined Mpopoma High School drama club at the peak of their succes but could not stay with the team due to different circumstances.I later rejoined the gropu as IYASA in 2009 and I am working my way up everyday...Read More
Name: Njabulo Gondwe
Stage Name: Jay-Bee
Location: Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2005
My interest in the arts started at Thekwane High School and I joined the Thekwane High School Drama Club.I also had an interest in being a disc jockey inspired by my brother Njabulo who is part of the Premier League Djs together with great personalities such as Kudzi Marudza and Joe Hussein....Read More
Name: Thandazani Hlabangana
Stage Name: Malume
Location: Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Joined IYASA: 2009
I started off with Hloseni Arts and later decided to try it out at Iyasa and I am really enjoying every moment....Read More
