Tsitsi Dangarembga
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Summary
Tsitsi Dangarembga was born on February 14, 1959[1], in Mutoko[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], film director[4], playwright[5], and screenwriter[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (749 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Mother: Susan Dangarembga[8]
- Spouse: Olaf Koschke[9]
- Country of citizenship: Zimbabwe[10]
- Native language: Shona[11]
- Educated at: University of Cambridge[12], University of Zimbabwe[13], Arundel School[14]
- Notable work: Nervous Conditions[15]
- Award received: BBC 100 Women[16], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[17], PEN Pinter Prize[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Tsitsi Dangarembga[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[21], Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[22], Diccionario de literatura del África subsahariana[23], Third World Women's Literatures[24]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon[27]
Why It Matters
Tsitsi Dangarembga has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Tsitsi Dangarembga born?
Tsitsi Dangarembga's place of birth was Mutoko[2].
Who were Tsitsi Dangarembga's parents?
Tsitsi Dangarembga's mother was Susan Dangarembga[8].
Who was Tsitsi Dangarembga married to?
Tsitsi Dangarembga's spouses include Olaf Koschke[9].
What did Tsitsi Dangarembga do for work?
Tsitsi Dangarembga worked as a writer[3], film director[4], playwright[5], and screenwriter[6].
Where did Tsitsi Dangarembga go to school?
Tsitsi Dangarembga was educated at University of Cambridge[12], University of Zimbabwe[13], and Arundel School[14].
What awards did Tsitsi Dangarembga receive?
Honors received include BBC 100 Women[16], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[17], and PEN Pinter Prize[18].