Youth Led Organisations In The Civic Society In Conjunction With Mural Tourism
The Mt Kenya Times 
By Memory Phiri
Worth Noting:
- Retrospectively in our neighborhoods, this typology of art started as a past time with artists drawing on durawalls. Then they descended on kindergarten pre-schools where it became a trend to have the popular animation of Mickey mouse illustrated in a Disney-like setting.
- Putting two and two together, it can be seen that our tourists are prone to experience travel photography when they pose in the midst of all these drawings.
- On all intents and purposes, the love of art has always been the root of unity propelling a common goal. A good example that can justify this imagery is that of the Mbuya Nehanda and King Lobengula mural that was done to thwart tribalism.
Kumbekumbe Arts Trust is one of the many youth led organisations doing an outstanding job towards empowering the youths through its civic initiative of mural painting. Contemporary art in this case is done to create awareness to the community at large.
Thus, the colorful murals depict topical issues that range from acknowledging girl power, paying homage to love, appreciating peace and upholding our cultural heritage. That is why tourists are banking their money on destinations that are showing off this brilliant artistry.
Instead of a banner that will be affected by the weather, murals beg to differ by lasting for a longer period. This artistic footprint is here to stay and as deliberate as it comes, it potrays art on a large scale.
Our artists also practice graffiti or spray painting to make us pay attention to detail. Under normal circumstances, the vivid paintings are doing us a huge favor for they can change the future of mural tourism perse.
Retrospectively in our neighborhoods, this typology of art started as a past time with artists drawing on durawalls. Then they descended on kindergarten pre-schools where it became a trend to have the popular animation of Mickey mouse illustrated in a Disney-like setting.
Putting two and two together, it can be seen that our tourists are prone to experience travel photography when they pose in the midst of all these drawings.
On all intents and purposes, the love of art has always been the root of unity propelling a common goal. A good example that can justify this imagery is that of the Mbuya Nehanda and King Lobengula mural that was done to thwart tribalism.
Kumbekumbe Arts Trust works with other non-profit organisations for the funding of the art projects that are instilling hope for the downtrodden youth, proving that they can be gainfully employed. This is because an idle brain is the devil’s workshop.
In addition, drug abuse and criminal activities are palpable stones in our shoes but through Kumbekumbe Arts Trust these obstacles will never haunt the upcoming generation. Infact, the ghetto youths will definitely have something to do and to look forward to.
It’s an understatement to say that the forthcoming competitions by the art organisation will help in marketing one too many a destination and mural tourism potently. Similarly, Mbare is an interesting destination when we talk of street art for it symbolises the dancehall movement which is the brainchild of the Chillspot Studios.
Furthermore, humble towns such as Chitungwiza which are under the Kumbekumbe Arts Trust wing have managed to keep corporate social responsibility with the artistic culture alive. Pressing the same point, Van Choga sang that ‘Without art you never rise.’ Indeed, let’s stop and stare at art that also elevates our domestic tourism package.
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