The narrative of Edith Masango is a profound testament to the human spirit’s capacity to transcend physical limitations and societal prejudices.

When it comes to her creative work, the play Muchazondida does not merely recount a personal journey; it serves as a critical sociological commentary on the systemic and interpersonal challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) within African communities.

MyAfrika Magazine reporter Lingiwe Sifelani (L.S.) had a chance to meet with Edith Masango (E.M) and discuss the story behind the play.

L.S: May you please introduce yourself.

E.M: My name is Edith Masango. I am a mother of two and I am visually impaired. I was born partially sighted and then totally lost my sight at the age of 20 after giving birth. I am formally employed at ZIMOCO and I’m also a film maker who started acting in 2015.

L.S: May you please give us a brief overview of the story? What is Muchazondida about?

E.M: Muchazondida is a Theatre play that talks about the life of a visually impaired girl who was born blind. She speaks about the struggles that she faces in life from birth up until she manages to make it in life, being an eye specialist. She speaks of all the challenges that are faced by people with disability in our various communities.

I shall be performing the play at Theatre in the Park on the 6^th and 7^th of February 2026. This is our first show as we target to tour nationally in Zimbabwe.  I am very much excited and looking forward to meet so many people. We are expecting people from different organizations and film makers as well as people with disability. I’m actually inspired to doing this because I want to educate people out there on disability issues. So many people are being discriminated and disrespected because they have a disability, simply because people don’t really understand what disability is and how to work with someone who has a disability.

L.S: How was your experience in working with the co-writers Special  Matarirano, Fungai T Chinogaramombe, Director Eunice R Tava and the whole production team?

E.M: My experience with the whole team has been okay. They have been supportive in making sure my daily needs were met from accommodation to transportation, the general upkeep. I am happy to be working with them.

L.S: Do you have any advice or message you would like to share with the audience?

E.M: To the public, I just want them to come and witness this play. It is very educational, it’s very entertaining. They must come watch the play so that all understand what disability is and how best we can treat our colleagues, our relatives with disabilities in our communities and families. I expect people to come in their numbers.