“We are planning for success and the Vision statement defines what we stand for and what we believe in, in all our arts and culture, business and developmental work,” said Manyame. Below is the Vision statement.

Pakare Paye Arts Centre

Turning Dreams Into Reality

Vision

To be the home of entertainment and guiding light to the aspiring artist.

Mission

•    Enabling aspiring artists to discover their true self
•    Providing professional guidance and exposure to artists
•    Building the home of universal entertainment
•    Turning dreams into reality

Values
•    Communication
•    Ubuntu
•    Professionalism
•    Integrity
•    Respect
•    Hospitality

Meanwhile new directors for Pakare Paye Arts Centre were appointed today. These are Nicodimus Manyame (Chairperson), Oliver Mtukudzi (Chief Executive Officer), Daisy Mtukudzi, Memory Shamuyarira, Steve Chibune, Watson Chidzomba, Sam Mtukudzi, Wonder Mukonowenzou, Francis Mwendamberi and Shepherd Mutamba.

The directors are drawn from professional backgrounds including the arts and culture, law, finance, business administration, mass media and technical engineering.

Oliver Mtukudzi founded Pakare Paye Arts Centre in 2003, in Norton 45km west of Harare. The Centre develops individual artistic talent in music, dance, drama, film and visual arts.

After the completion of the first phase of infrastructure development and construction of an auditorium, outdoor stage and garden, green rooms, studio, boardroom, foyer, curio shop, offices, restaurant and bar the Centre has since embarked on the second phase of development to include overnight accommodation, recording studio, a marquee size brick-under-thatch family lounge with a ‘mezzanine’, a standalone snooker gazebo, a garden and spacious parking area. – tukumusik.com