Oral history interview with Tendayi Madzunzu
18 Nov 2018
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00:00 Confirms her name, birthplace and year.
00:37 Family and parents occupation
02:01 Born in colonial Southern Rhodesia.
02:31 Primary education in the village
03:20 School closed because of the war and Tendayi returns to the village
04:02 Exciting and adventurous childhood
05:47 1976 attended the district netball competition, team came second
07:11 Favourite game Dunhu (dodgeball)
07:54 Migration to the UK, did not return after a visit to UK due to political unrest.
09:51 Was forced to seeking asylum and became a refugee in 2004.
10:22 Strongly upholds Zimbabwe traditions and cultures and speaks Shona (language of Zimbabwe). Upholds culture unhu/ubuntu/hunhuism (character)
11:17 Relativities (Ukama) are a strong knit covenant, importance for Zimbabweans living in the UK
12:02 Explains how Zimbabweans greet elders
12:51 Totem system including her own and her mothers Totems
15:42 Hope for the future for Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans living in UK
17:18 Grateful to Heritage Lottery for funding this project: a legacy for future generations
18:25 End of recording
Title:
Oral history interview with Tendayi Madzunzu
Date of work:
18 Nov 2018
Reference number:
GB3228.86/2/2/1
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Tracing the heritage of Zimbabweans living in Greater Manchester (GB3228.86)
Part of:
Sub-series: Tendayi Madzunzu (GB3228.86/2/2)
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted24 hours notice is required to view this collection. Material will then be accessible through Manchester Central Library Search Room, Manchester Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, M2 5PD. Any enquiries relating to this collection please contact: rrarchive@manchester.ac.uk
Use restrictions:
Restricted
Record types:
Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre
Language:
English
Record number:
8935886
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