Raising of a Giant

An independent Television Series exploring the rise of a figure who defied the margins — a story of perseverance, identity, and the quiet power of refusing to disappear.

2026

Black Lips Film Production

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Raising of a Giant

An independent Television Series exploring the rise of a figure who defied the margins — a story of perseverance, identity, and the quiet power of refusing to disappear.

2026

Black Lips Film Production

001 / 001

Raising of a Giant

An independent Television Series exploring the rise of a figure who defied the margins — a story of perseverance, identity, and the quiet power of refusing to disappear.

2026

02 — Premise

Set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe’s ambitious Vision 2030 agenda, Raising of a Giant is an international Television series tracing the country’s transformation — its people, its land, and its relentless push toward prosperity.

03 — Vision

The series brings a lens of dignity, depth, and cinematic scale to stories long overlooked — a bridge between Zimbabwe’s past and the generation defining its future.

03 — Vision

The series brings a lens of dignity, depth, and cinematic scale to stories long overlooked — a bridge between Zimbabwe’s past and the generation defining its future.

A story about Zimbabwe’s rise — told with the conviction of those who lived it and the craft of those who must share it.

— Black Lips Film Production

04 — Core Themes

Resilience

The unbreakable spirit

This groundbreaking Television Series not only celebrates President Emerson Mnangagwa's journey but also serves as a symbol of hope, reminding Zimbabweans of the strength found in unity and resilience amid challenges.

Unity

Home & diaspora

Currently in development, ‘Raising of a Giant” is a groundbreaking International TV Series on the life and times of H.E President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and his role in transforming Zimbabwe’s economy post the removal of Robert Mugabe in 2017. This is a story of hope, African identity and the resilience of Zimbabweans in the face of adversity and economic turmoil. It’s a story of rebirth that shapes the future of an African nation set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe's tumultuous history.

Rebirth

Vision 2030

The daring ambition of economic transformation — a blueprint for a new Zimbabwe written not in words, but in action. The giant is rising.

05 — Production

Created by

Sibusisiwe Mzinja

Cape Town-based Zimbabwean writer

Produced by

Leo Chikapa-Phiri

South African-based Zimbabwean producer

Music Direction

Jah Prayzah

Zimbabwean music icon · JP Entertainment

Production

Black Lips Film

Film Production Company

Status

In Development

International TV Series · 2026

Music Rep.

Kumbukani Chikapa Phiri

General Manager

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Legacy is about Shaping the Future

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