Godwin Mawuru

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

History

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]

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References
  1. "Studio 263 producer Godwin Mawuru dies". ZBC. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  2. "The changing face of Africa". The Washington Times. April 9, 1993.
  3. Avis L. Weathersbee (November 12, 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.



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