Many young Zimbabweans carry thoughts, dreams, and experiences they rarely speak about not because they lack ideas, but because such conversations often feel unsafe, rushed, or brushed aside.
Important discussions about life pressures, identity, and the future are frequently avoided or turned into jokes.
Imagine It Africa, a conversation card game, was created to change that.
The game is simple by design.
Players sit together, select cards with thought-provoking questions, and talk.
There are no winners or losers, no competition, and no pressure to perform.
The goal is not to impress, but to listen, speak, and understand one another.
The questions are carefully designed to reflect African experiences, encouraging players to share their values, challenges, personal stories, and aspirations.
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Special Power Cards allow players to skip or redirect questions if they feel uncomfortable, creating a safe and respectful space for everyone involved.
Many young people have thoughts they have never said out loud not because they do not matter, but because no one ever asked.
Why this matters for Zimbabwean youth
Zimbabwean youth are widely recognised for their creativity, resilience, and innovative thinking.
Yet many lack platforms where they can express themselves freely without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.
Imagine It Africa offers such a space. Whether played at home, among friends, or on university campuses, the game encourages natural and honest conversation.
For many players, it becomes less about playing a game and more about being seen, heard, and taken seriously.
By taking part, Zimbabwean youth also connect with young people across the continent, discovering shared experiences and realising that many challenges and dreams are not faced alone.
From offline conversations to online voices
While Imagine It Africa is played offline, the conversations it sparks often continue online.
On platforms like TikTok, young Africans are sharing short, unscripted videos reacting to the game’s questions and speaking openly about their experiences.
These authentic moments are gaining attention because they feel real and relatable. Zimbabweans are invited not only to watch these conversations, but to add their own voices and perspectives.
Join the conversation
Imagine It Africa is not about telling young Africans what to think. It is about creating space for them to speak.
Zimbabweans interested in seeing the game in action and joining the conversation can follow imagineit.africa on TikTok, where African voices and stories are shared daily.
Sometimes, meaningful change begins with a single question and the courage to answer it.
- Ndapandula Nenghwanya is an African creative entrepreneur and the founder of Imagine It Africa, a pan African conversation card game designed to create safe spaces for African youth to express themselves, connect, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Social media: TikTok @imagineit.africa
