"The name is native to the Nguni languages of southern Africa. In Zimbabwe, the native home of the actor’s mother, the language is called Ndebele – the second most spoken native language of the country after Shona."
"The name is native to the Nguni languages of southern Africa. In Zimbabwe, the native home of the actor’s mother, the language is called Ndebele – the second most spoken native language of the country after Shona."
Perhaps she knew the spelling and pronunciation of Thandiwe would be too troublesome for Hollywood. Perhaps Newton didn’t feel powerful enough to correct it. As a Black woman in an overwhelmingly white industry, it was her job to assimilate its standards.
Perhaps she knew the spelling and pronunciation of Thandiwe would be too troublesome for Hollywood. Perhaps Newton didn’t feel powerful enough to correct it. As a Black woman in an overwhelmingly white industry, it was her job to assimilate its standards.