Thandiwe Konguavi: A Journey of Identity, Journalism, and Reconnecting with African Roots
From Zimbabwe to Canada: The Story of an Award-Winning Journalist
Thandiwe Konguavi is a homeschooler and award-winning journalist with a remarkable multicultural background. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Canada, she has built an impressive career in media while maintaining deep ties to her African heritage.
Video credit to: Afros In The Diaspora
A Multifaceted Career in Journalism
Currently serving as a web writer and editor of First Person columns at CBC Edmonton, Konguavi also holds the position of digital producer for CBC’s acclaimed docuseries, Black Life: Untold Stories, available on CBC Gem and CBC-TV.
Family, Faith, and Cultural Connections
Together with her husband Elijah, Konguavi is raising four children while serving as an elder at Forward in Faith Ministries International, with congregations in both Edmonton, Alberta and Gobabis, Namibia.
Exploring Heritage and Identity
In a recent podcast episode, Konguavi shares her compelling immigration journey and professional experiences at CBC. The discussion delves into her powerful reconnection with African heritage through family and culture, highlighting the profound significance of raising her children with strong ties to their ancestral roots.
A Deliberate Choice for Cultural Preservation
The conversation explores Konguavi’s intentional decision to foster her children’s connection to their African identity, creating confidence in their heritage and a meaningful bond with the motherland.
Canadians are invited to share their own stories of cultural connection and identity exploration.