About Me
Tawanda Bwerudza is a Zimbabwean-born writer and thinker dedicated to uncovering hidden histories and reshaping narratives. Born in 1993 in Zimbabwe and relocating to England in 2002, his journey through two continents deeply influenced his perspective on identity, culture, and knowledge.
A voracious reader and seeker of truth, Tawanda’s love for literature goes beyond entertainment — he reads to expand consciousness, challenge dominant narratives, and inspire critical thinking. His passion for discovering obscure, thought-provoking literature has shaped his unique voice as an author.
Tawanda believes that creativity flourishes when we think freely and critically. His writings serve as a call to action, urging readers to reclaim their identity, question imposed realities, and embrace self-empowerment.
From engineering to systems thinking
Trained as a mechanical engineer, Tawanda has spent nearly a decade working in research, sustainability, and the circular economy. His professional journey exposed him to supply chains, waste, infrastructure, and the ways in which economic systems either exploit or regenerate communities and the environment.
Over time, he began to see a clear link between the “systems” of industry and the “systems” of belief — how both can either diminish people or empower them. This connection shapes his writing: the same analytical mind that studies feedback loops and resource flows also explores how ideas, stories, and identities circulate through societies.
Writing as a tool for liberation
Tawanda’s writing grew out of a desire to give language to the unease many people in the Black diaspora feel but struggle to articulate. His debut work in this space, “The Miseducation of the Black Diaspora,” examines how colonial narratives, formal education, religion, and media have shaped Black self-perception—and what it takes to unlearn these inherited scripts.
Alongside this, books like “Labours of Love” and “Thoughts on Paper” explore the intimate side of diaspora life: family, sacrifice, grief, hope, and the everyday negotiations of love and responsibility across borders. Whether he is writing about a mother – son relationship or the evolution of racism, his aim is the same: to make readers feel seen, to spark honest reflection, and to point towards healing and agency.
A growing conversation
Tawanda’s work continues to evolve through public talks, panel discussions, book launches, and community events where he engages with readers, thinkers, and practitioners across the diaspora. Whether in a lecture hall, a community centre, or an online space, he treats each interaction as part of a larger conversation about truth, memory, and possibility for Africa—both the place and the idea.
The About page can close with a simple invitation to go deeper: into the books, into the blog, and into collaborative work through Kuona for those who want to move from awareness to action.