Godwin Mawuru (15 July 1961 – 24 May 2013) was a Zimbabwean director and producer.

Godwin Mawuru
Born15 July 1961
Died24 May 2013
NationalityZimbabwean
CitizenshipZimbabwean
Occupations
  • director
  • producer
Years activeEarly eighties - 2013
Known forThe Tree Is Mine, Neria

Life and career

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Born in Shamva, Mawuru started his career on stage in the early eighties, working in various areas including acting, directing and working backstage.[1] He made his debut as director with the 1987 film The Tree Is Mine.[1] He is internationally best known for the 1993 film Neria.[2][3] As a producer, he is best known for the Zimbabwean first and longest running soap opera Studio 263.[1] He died as a consequence of a sepsis at 51.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Studio 263 producer Godwin Mawuru dies". ZBC. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  2. ^ "The changing face of Africa". The Washington Times. 9 April 1993.
  3. ^ Avis L. Weathersbee (12 November 1993). "'Neria' Probes Zimbabwe's Awakening to Modern Culture". Chicago Sun-Times.
  4. ^ "Zimbabwe: Filmmaker Mawuru Dies". AllAfrica. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.