About
Tsitsi Dangarembga is a celebrated Zimbabwean novelist, playwright, and filmmaker whose work explores themes of race, gender, and colonialism. Her debut novel, "Nervous Conditions," was the first book published in English by a Black woman from Zimbabwe and has been recognized as one of the most influential books in the world. She is the recipient of numerous literary honors, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the PEN Pinter Prize. Dangarembga's novel "This Mournable Body" was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020.
Career Timeline
Publishes 'Nervous Conditions'
'Nervous Conditions' is published, gaining international recognition.
Directs 'Everyone's Child'
Directs 'Everyone's Child', raising awareness on social issues.
Early Filmmaking Success
Works on various film projects and documentaries.
Publishes 'This Mournable Body'
'This Mournable Body' shortlisted for Booker Prize.
Arrested for Protesting
Arrested for protesting, gaining international attention.
Continues Writing and Activism
Remains an influential voice in African literature and activism.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026