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Enisia Mashusha

Entertainment Reporter
Multi-talented artist Enisia Mashusha has landed her debut professional theatre directorial role with the play “My Right is My Weapon” that will be staged during the Harare International Festival of the Arts, which runs from April 28 to May 3.

Popularly known for her role as managing director of Mambokadzi dance group that took the showbiz scene by storm about a decade ago, Mashusha has been involved in theatre and film as an actress over the past years.

Also a talented choreographer, Mashusha enhanced her vast experience in theatre when she attended a workshop in Sweden last year courtesy of International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (Assitej).

The play “My Right is My Weapon” is also an Assitej project and it will be staged on May 1 (Golden Pilsener Day) at ZB Reps Theatre Upstairs at 6.30pm.

The play was written by Lovejoy Mwaoneka and the cast is a mixture of seasoned and new actors.

It features Stewart Sakarombe, Monica Mukombe, Fiona Mupoperi, Washington Sitshengisiwe Siziba, Spiwe Guwera and Rumbidzai Musarurwa.

Mashusha, who has participated in previous Hifa plays as an actress said the production was an opportunity for her to handle bigger responsibilities in theatre.

“I am honoured to have this opportunity to take my theatre experience to another level. Directing a play is a major role that requires hard work. It is a brilliant chance to expand my knowledge in the arts and we are looking forward to a good show at Hifa,” she said.

“We have experienced and upcoming actors in the play and they have all been doing well. We want to give theatre lovers a fascinating product and we also want to tackle the issue of child abuse in an informative way through the play.”

“My Right is My Weapon” is an intense and complex dramatisation that tells the tragic story of a father’s misguided violation that destroys a daughter’s otherwise bright future.

According to the synopsis, Pamela Moyo is the only child to Misheck Moyo whose mother died when she was three years old.

She was left in the hands of her father who takes care of her.

Because of poverty Misheck decides to consult a n’anga for the first time in his life, as he thought that his poverty was being caused by his relatives.

Hell breaks loose when he is told by the n’anga to have sex with his daughter.

Pamela’s performance in class changes from being best to the worst student because of the sexual abuse.

Mashusha said the play explores various issues related to child abuse.

Mashusha started her acting career at Amakhosi Theatre in Bulawayo and participated in a number of national productions. She majored in dance and theatre and toured regionally.

She has also done a number of film productions and featured prominently in plays at Theatre in the Park.