VaChivi

Dzepfunde

Arts SN ↓ 355 episodes

I love stories! Growing up I discovered a passion for Shona Novels. I hope to share my love of story telling with others who have a love for listening to stories. Join me on a journey through Zimbabwe’s tallest tales.

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VaChivi

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 204 Shumbayaonda 3 31.08.2023

Something strange is going on here. What happened to the medicine man? And why did the one man who had suspicions about the newcomer keel over and die like that? What are the two men up to in the forest in the middle of the night? Is it wise to voice concerns? So much going on for sure.

Ep. 203 Shumbayaonda 2 24.08.2023

What is this stranger up to? Who is this man and why has the village snake cozied up to him? While many seem captivated by him, including the Chief, there is one old man who is not impressed. He has a lot of questions. Unfortunately no-one seems interested in his questions but they certainly noted his lack of enthusiasm.

Ep. 202 Shumbayaonda 1 17.08.2023

Who is the stranger intruding on a private moment? Is he a friend or a foe? Right off the bat the story starts with intrigue and captures the imagination.

Ep. 201 Upfumi Uroyi 6 10.08.2023

Vimbai is on trial for a crime he didn't commit. Noone believes in his innocence. Will the real murderer get away with it? Hardly seems fair. But there is someone who figured out the truth. Will they live to tell? Enjoy the final instalment of Upfumi Uroyi.

Ep. 200 Upfumi Uroyi 5 03.08.2023

Nothing stays hidden forever. Here we can think of another idiom about hell and a woman scorned. That was the undoing of the carefully laid plan to deceive Vimbai. Things fall apart from there and it hits the fan. I know you will enjoy this episode of Dzepfunde!

Ep. 199 Upfumi Uroyi 4 27.07.2023

The friendship between the two couples continues to grow. It gets particularly strong between two of them. Is the foursome becoming a pair? This does not bode well.

Ep. 198 Upfumi Uroyi 3 20.07.2023

Chipo is back home after being away in the UK for school. She and Vimbai reconnect and begin planning their lives together. While all is well between them, everything is not smooth sailing.

EP. 197 Upfumi Uroyi 2 13.07.2023

Vimbai finally gets home to tell his parents the news of his promotion. There is much celebration that even a small mishap does not mar. When he gets back to work he launches into his new role.

Ep. 196 Upfumi Uroyi 1 06.07.2023

We meet Vimbai on a good day. He gets wonderful news at work. Furthermore, his closest friend Natsai also has good news to share.

Ep. 195 Kutonhodzwa kwaChauruka 5 29.06.2023

The evil doers seem to be escalating. How far will they take their murderous tricks? When will they stop and will they ever be discovered? Who will come out on top - Chauruka or Mutonhodza? Enjoy the conclusion of Kutonhodzwa kwaChauruka.

EP. 194 Kutonhodzwa kwaChauruka 4 22.06.2023

Chauruka now has to answer for his transgressions. Is it really over? Or does he have one more trick up his sleeve? Let's find out.

Ep. 193 Kutonhodzwa kwaChauruka 3 15.06.2023

Dzumbunu's army is going after the enemy. They have a plan to get the chief's daughter back and to make the master mind pay. It's about to go down! Do they have what it takes to take down someone who seems to have supernatural powers? Find out in this episode of Dzepfunde.

Ep. 192 Kutonhodzwa kwaChauruka 2 08.06.2023

There is a lot to process. Now that the chief's daughter has also been abducted he seems more interested in unravelling the mystery of the night attacks. It looks like he might get some answers before too long.

Ep. 191 Kutonhodzwa kwaChauruka 1 01.06.2023

Who are these beings that come by night and abduct family members? Those they don't abduct they harm in other ways. They seem to have some magical powers which render victims defenseless.

Ep. 190 Karikoga Gumiremiseve 5 25.05.2023

The couple make a run for it with a very determined army in pursuit. Can they out run an army of fierce warriors? Let’s see if our lovebirds will make it out alive in the conclusion of Karikoga Gumiremiseve.

Ep. 189 Karikoga Gumiremiseve 4 18.05.2023

So close and so far away. Karikoga and Marunjeya are closer than they realize. Is the couple gong to be together again? What will happen next?

Ep. 188 Karikoga Gumiremiseve 3 11.05.2023

Things are moving very quickly. There is love, loss, and perilous journeys. Stay up to date with this episode of Dzepfunde.

Ep. 187 Karikoga Gumiremiseve 2 04.05.2023

Where there is a will there is a way, or so the saying goes. Is this going to be the case for our boy? It would appear there is another contender for the love of his life. Find out how this plays out in this episode of Dzepfunde.

Ep. 186 Karikoga Gumiremiseve 1 27.04.2023

Right from the very beginning Karikoga's life was a challenge. He has already seen so much tragedy in hi first days of life. What will become of this child? This is the story of Karikoga Gumiremiseve.

Ep. 185 Chakabaya Chikatyokera 4 20.04.2023

The case is now in the courts (dare). Who will come out on top? Find out in the conclusion of Chakabaya chikatyokera.

Ep. 184 Chakabaya Chikatyokera 3 13.04.2023

Things are heating up. Tarubva may have been able to bully Ramwi but her uncle is a whole other ball of wax. He will have none of that. Will Tarubva get what's coming to him?

Ep. 183 Chakabaya Chikatyokera 2 06.04.2023

It's all fun and games until it's not. As we say in Shona chawakadya chamuka. It's all catching up with our philandering teacher.

Ep. 182 Chakabaya Chikatyokera 1 30.03.2023

Tarubva Muchena is a teacher at the local school. He is quite the ladies man but he has one woman who is his true love. He doesn't let that slow down his game though. His uncle warns him that this will not end well. Will he heed the warning?

Ep. 181 Dzasukwa Mwana-asina-hembe 9 23.03.2023

We have come full circle. Mavis returns home after some time away. A lot has happened since she was last there. This is the conclusion of our story. Dare we hope for a happy ending?

Ep. 180 Dzasukwa Mwana-asina-hembe 8 16.03.2023

Mavis is settling well in Gweru. How are her parents faring in her absence? Find out in this penultimate episode of Dzasukwa Mwana asinahembe.

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