Tariro Mnangagwa (born 1986) is a Zimbabwean film producer, actress and conservationist.[1] She is known for her role in the 2020 film Gonarezhou The Movie. Her producing credits include Gonarezhou The Movie [2020] and The Story of Nehanda. [2021], having starred in both movies. She is the youngest daughter of current Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa and his first wife Jayne Matarise.
Tariro Mnangagwa | |
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| Born | 1986 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Alma mater | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Early life edit
Mnangagwa was born in Harare to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Jayne Matarise, who died on 31 January 2002 of cervical cancer. Mnangagwa has five older siblings: Farai, Tasiwa, Vimbayi, Tapiwa, and Emmerson Tanaka. She also has three half-siblings from her father's second marriage.[2] Mnangagwa obtained a Diploma in Professional Photography at Cape Town's CityVarsity. She also graduated with an Honours in Sport Management at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Career edit
After returning to Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa joined with Akashinga, an all-female anti-poaching ranger unit. Then she became a member an all-female anti-poaching combat unit called the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.[3][4]
Soon after that, she was invited to play in the film Gonarezhou the co-producer of the film, Sydney Taivavashe.[5] The film is produced in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.[6] In the film Tariro played the role 'Sergeant Onai' as well as produced the film.[7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gonarezhou | Sergeant Onai | Film | |
| 2021 | The Story of Nehanda | Jane Shonhiwa | Film |
References edit
- ^ "Like Father Like Daughter……Meet ED's Youngest Daughter". iharare. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ Phiri, Gift (2018-03-23). "Mnangagwa family disclosures raise eyebrows". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "All female anti-poaching combat unit". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Daughter Joins Elite Anti-Poaching Unit". allafrica. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Daughter Tariro To Feature In An Anti-Poaching Film". pindula. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ comments, Blessing Masakadza • 2 October 2018 1:59PM • 0. "ED's daughter in anti-poaching film". DailyNews Live. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Mnangagwa's daughter in anti-poaching film". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2019-03-27.