Ahdri Zhina Mandiela | |
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Born | May 10, 1953 |
Occupation(s) | Theatre director, producer |
Children | Jajube Mandiela |
Ahdri Zhina Mandiela (born May 10, 1953) is a Toronto-based dub poet, theatre producer, and artistic director. [1] She has gained worldwide acclaim for her books, music recordings, film, theatre and dance productions. [2] [3] Mandiela is the founder and artistic director of "b current", [4] a not-for-profit performance arts company in Toronto.
In 2006 she was selected to write and direct a project for Winnie Mandela as part of the 50th anniversary of the South African Women's Liberation Movement. [5]
Mandiela's daughter is actress and director Jajube Mandiela. [6]