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Survivors Viomak helps women facing domestic violence and inequality of opportunities. She has worked with several advocacy organisations including
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Servants of Truth Band in Britain composed of seven well known Zimbabwean musicians. Most of the backing group members have played with other well known Zimbabwean musicians.
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