• Joyline Chiedza
• 22 Jul, 2025

Zimbabwean serial entrepreneur and artist Felistas Murata, popularly known as Mai Titi, announced the production of her movie titled 'Lost in Ashes' this morning. The announcement was conveyed via her official Facebook page, and it is copied below.

Behind bars, I would request that my husband, Shumba, purchase notebooks for me as I was writing stories - not just any stories, but my own stories, my pain, and my struggles. At midnight, while my fellow inmates slept, I would be awake, and sometimes they would inquire as to when I would sleep. I would inform them that I had a vision to fulfill. I drew strength from that harsh environment and found inspiration in that unexpected place. Upon my release, I presented my idea to a Zimbabwean producer, proposing a movie titled Jailbird. He expressed enthusiasm for the concept but subsequently delayed and made empty promises, leaving me disheartened but not defeated. I then traveled to Nigeria, where I shared my idea with a friend who, in turn, discussed it with some Nollywood actors. The response was overwhelming, with many remarking that the story was out of this world. They asked if it was true, and I confirmed that it was. After all was said and done, I am now here today. They have since given it a new title, Lost In Ashes.

Day 3 of Shooting ✈️

There are still no details on how the movie will be distributed but fans are already expecting the potentially hit movie