TARIRO neGITARE: MINDFUL MUSIC

Tariro neGitare is a song writer, human rights activist, a thought leader and philanthropist who uses her gift of music to awaken the power of the mind.

Her Music is loved across Zimbabwe and well known in Southern and Eastern Africa. Recently she has been making footprints by expanding how creative arts is viewed across the world.

Her Music transcends age groups unifying all to get up and shake to the beat. TNG Bay Bay takes a special message of love through every performance.

Tariro is passionate about the arts and has created a platform for other solo artists called the Wildfire Acoustic Night, a music and poetry event that has been running for the past three years through a partnership between her company Wildfire Events and the Zimbabwe German Society.

We were thrilled to meet up with her and have a taste of her soul connection. This is what she had to say:

ARIANA DIARIES: What two or three words have defined your career as it’s progressed?

TARIRO: God, Passion and Perseverance

ARIANA DIARIES: What do you value most in life, achievement or purpose? How do you see that at play in your decision making?

TARIRO: I value purpose over everything. I have understood that I was created by the Creator to be creative. He has led the way and I have achieved over and above what I could ask or think. This realization of God’s hand over my life has impacted every decision that I make.

ARIANA DIARIES: What is the one behavior or trait that you have seen derail women in the entertainment industry? What advice would you give newcomers in the industry?

TARIRO: Submission. Yes submission, to a higher calling. If we do things on our own, we are headed for failure. The beauty of understanding your purpose is that you are no longer in control, and as a result, all things will work together for good because you are submitting to a vision that is bigger than yours. We all make mistakes, but I have found that now that I am in Christ, God uses those very same mistakes to bring healing to someone else.  Bottom line, you will get derailed if you think you can do this life thing on your own.

ARIANA DIARIES: Name two African Women or of African descent leading in the entertainment world that inspire you, what lessons have you learnt from their work?

TARIRO: I have been greatly inspired by Cathy Mhlanga(Zimbabwe) and Angelique Kidjo. Prophetess Cathy is a woman of faith and also a musician. She has a view of life that is inspired by faith and always focusing on Jesus. This has been her strongest point from time immemorial.

Angelique has a boisterous personality that seems not to take no for an answer and I admire her boldness.

ARIANA DIARIES: How would you describe a passionate leader?

TARIRO: A passionate leader is one led by passion, driven by the heart!

ARIANA DIARIES: The world is information driven, what resources guide you in terms of professional development and growth?

TARIRO: I used to search for knowledge all over. Lately I have found the Bible as a source of wealth. When you read that book with the Holy spirit, it comes to life. The Word is alive. The revelation and depth of insight is beyond the mind and is very relevant to every situation.

ARIANA DIARIES: List your top three (3)- must read/ have motivational or self-help books of all time?

TARIRO: The slight edge- Jeff Olson

God is my CEO – Larry Julian

Richest Man in Babylon- George Clason