After President Emmerson Mnangagwa watched and approved it, Chinhoyi 7 finally premiers in 2 weeks’ time.

The movie, produced by UK based Tawanda Sarireni, is based on true events about seven liberation war fighters, David Guzuzu, Arthur Maramba, Christopher Chatambudza, Simon Chingosha Nyandoro, Godfrey Manyerenyere, Godwin Dube and Chubby Savanhu who challenged the Ian Smith regime after a successful journey from Zambia in 1966.

The other producer, Moses Matanda, told the state media,

“The President, his Cabinet and army generals watched it first and they were impressed. They’re the custodians of our heritage and Chinhoyi 7 tells a story that’s very pertinent in the history of the birth of our nation,” said Matanda.

He said they wanted to have two simultaneous premieres for the movie.

“The movie will be shown at the Ster Kinekor Bulawayo and Harare branches. The two premieres will have the glitz and glam of the red carpet and people at the premieres will have the opportunity to meet the actors and actresses,” said Matanda.

The movie was commissioned by former Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander and now Vice-President of Zimbabwe General Constantino Chiwenga (Rtd).