Makanaka TuweMakanaka Tuwe

Makanaka Tuwe is Afrodaze’s muvah and Sesa Mathlo Apothecary’s nyaduri (storyteller) and herbalist. When she’s not telling stories, researching, teaching or doing the dutty whine she can be found infusing oils and playing with her sound bowls.

The freedom and joy of Auckland’s most creative club nights

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Four Auckland POC women have kicked aside the old bros’ club to create three Auckland club nights that represent the power of music, culture and dance. Makanaka Tuwe talks to JessB, Yordi and Half Queen for Ensemble. It was 2008, just before the bell for morning tea rang, when I dropped down, squatted and flashed … Read more