Me!fest
Me!Fest Culture Expo
Me!Fest Culture Expo is a dynamic cultural festival organized by Simba Arts to empower the Mbare community in Zimbabwe. Focused on youth empowerment, education, health, entrepreneurship, safety, and cultural preservation, the festival uses the arts as a tool for social transformation. Me!Fest fosters cultural pride, inclusivity, and artistic freedom, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
The festival features two main events—Me!Fest Dance Xpo in April and Me!Fest Mbirathon in August/September—bringing together diverse audiences and artists. The UNX Residency, a key component, facilitates artist collaboration and capacity building, ensuring the festival's creative and developmental goals are met. With the motto, "Prioritize humanity over productivity," Me!Fest aims to create lasting, positive impact within Mbare and beyond.
Mission
Me!Fest Culture Expo, led by Simba Arts, is dedicated to empowering the Mbare community through a transformative cultural platform that addresses critical social issues. Our mission is to use the arts as a vehicle for community development, promoting youth empowerment, education, health, entrepreneurship, and safety. By fostering cultural pride, advocating for artistic rights and freedoms, and creating sustainable development opportunities, Me!Fest aims to uplift marginalized communities and align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). We prioritize humanity over productivity, creating inclusive spaces where everyone can express themselves, celebrate diversity, and create lasting impact.
Vision
To be a leading cultural festival that transforms Mbare and other marginalized areas into cohesive, empowered communities through the arts. Me!Fest envisions a future where cultural pride, artistic expression, and community development are seamlessly integrated, offering sustainable opportunities for growth and collaboration. Through our focus on youth, artists, and women, we aim to create a vibrant, inclusive society that celebrates diversity, fosters tolerance, and drives positive change, both locally and globally.
