Makanaka Tuwe
Makanaka Tuwe is a Nyanduri (Storyteller) whose work with Sesa Mathlo Apothecary flows between the intersections of embodied self-care, collective wellness and social justice. A cultural producer, budding researcher and herbalist, she can be found doing numerous things, all for the love of Africa, third culture kids and a kiki.
Everything By: Makanaka Tuwe
Makanaka Tuwe on things falling apart and Saturn making sure they do – changed friendships, new lovers and tower card energy.
The mainstream wellness industry is repackaging traditional healing practices. Makanaka Tuwe invites us to reflect on the repackaging and our choices around 'self-care'.
Makanaka Tuwe takes a look at seven methods of killing kylie jenner, Silo Theatre’s latest offering about the nature of friendship, colourism and cultural appropriation.
Makanaka Tuwe claims the narratives, traditions and cultures of musicians of African descent in Aotearoa as the centre.
Artist and producer Mazbou Q has been on a roll this year, releasing new tracks every fortnight. Makanaka Tuwe sits down with him to speak about Black New Zealand identity and the power of dreams.
Standing in line for supermarkets is a new experience for many, but not for Makanaka Tuwe. She reflects on her past in Zimbabwe, and how Covid-19 has impacted many displaced people over the world.
