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Zizo Bongekile Manona, is a South African documentary photographer and visual artist, she creates art across multiple disciplines, including documentary photography, graphic design, digital vector art, and illustration, reflecting her multifaceted approach to visual expression.

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"As a documentary photographer and visual artist, my mission is to capture the extraordinary stories of ordinary people who have triumphed over adversity, as well as the places that hold deep significance to both myself and the viewer."

Documentary Photographer & Visual Artist | Creative Mentor

Zizo Bongekile Manona, is a South African documentary photographer and visual artist, she creates art across multiple disciplines, including documentary photography, graphic design, digital vector art, and illustration, reflecting her multifaceted approach to visual expression.

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In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.


1:1 MENTORSHIP

Through her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa, a non-profit arts and culture organisation, Zizo has crafted photography mentorship programmes. The organisation has been recognised for its Most Innovative Contribution in Film, Audio-Visual, Interactive Media and Photography.

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Whether you’re looking to start your creative practice, build a sustainable creative business, or learn how to monetise your creativity, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to a space designed to help you turn your creative skills into meaningful opportunities and build a creative practice that works for you.

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In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. 

| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture
| EXHIBITION AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU
| TEACHING XHOSA ARTISTS TECH SKILLS
| Province celebrate its people with awards in sports, arts and culture

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