"Daughter of the Soil” Debuts in Nairobi, Spotlighting African Women’s Leadership as a Catalyst for Change
Directed by award-winning Zimbabwean filmmaker Kudzai Tinago of Tigzozo Media, the film follows the compelling personal and professional journey of Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi, Founder and CEO of AFWAG. From her childhood in Norton, Zimbabwe, to her continent-wide mission to dismantle barriers for women and girls, the documentary highlights the transformative impact of feminist leadership on communities, economies, and systems.
Daughter of the Soil Documentary Premiers in Nairobi
This stirring film shines a spotlight on the critical role of African women’s leadership as a powerful catalyst for change, particularly in addressing issues of gender equity, climate change, and educational disparities across the continent.
“DAUGHTER OF THE SOIL” DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES
In a celebration of resilience and empowerment, the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG) recently unveiled its documentary, “Daughter of the Soil: Sowing Seeds of Hope,” in Nairobi.
“Daughter of the Soil”: A Bold Spotlight on African Women’s Leadership
In Summary Daughter of the Soil: Sowing Seeds of Hope is a new documentary that redefines African women’s leadership as key to achieving global development goals. The film follows Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi’s inspiring journey and showcases the power of feminist leadership across Africa. Its premiere in Nairobi united leaders and changemakers committed to investing in women-led solutions.
‘Daughter of the Soil” premieres highlighting African women leadership
The documentary comes at a pivotal moment for East Africa and the broader region where significant progress has been made, but major gaps remain. Across the region, fewer than half of adolescent girls in countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania complete secondary school.
Daughter of the soil: Sowing Seeds of Hope premiered
Nairobi, Kenya -Award-winning Zimbabwean filmmaker Kudzai Tinago of Tigzozo Media has made an impact following the premiere of Daughter of the Soil: Sowing Seeds of Hope, a powerful new documentary that reframes African women’s leadership as a strategic driver of global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Daughter of the Soil” Debuts in Nairobi, Spotlighting African Women’s Leadership as a Catalyst for Change
Speaking During the premier, Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi, Founder and CEO of AFWAG. Said: “When you educate a girl, you educate a nation, this African proverb is a motivation for us to drive transformative and impactful change aimed at empowering girls and women not only in Kenya or Zimbabwe, but across the region”. This story is not just about me. It’s about millions of African women who are architects of progress. But lasting change cannot be achieved by individuals alone. We need collective action. That’s why we’re calling on donors, governments, and corporates to fund and amplify women-led solutions as a pathway to scalable, systemic change”, she added.
Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi; A legacy of leadership and empowerment for women and girls in Africa
When Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi, Founder and CEO of the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG), speaks about her childhood, it is not with bitterness but with profound gratitude for the lessons her life has taught her. Raised in modest circumstances by religious parents in Zimbabwe, Vongai recalls a moment of harsh awakening at just eight years old — a moment that would shape her life’s purpose. “I went to a wedding wearing a dress that had seen better days,” she shared. “My cousins laughed at me. Up until that moment, I didn’t realize I was poor. That moment made me feel so unbalanced.”
Daughter of the Soil: Empowering African Women as Catalysts for Global Change
At the Nairobi premiere, Dr. Nyahunzvi spoke passionately about the documentary’s mission, stating, “When you educate a girl, you educate a nation. This African proverb motivates us to drive transformative and impactful change aimed at empowering girls and women not only in Kenya or Zimbabwe, but across the region.” Her words resonated deeply with an audience of policymakers, philanthropists, corporate allies, and grassroots leaders, all gathered in a shared commitment to advancing women’s rights.
AFWAG Documentary Premiere Champions Women’s Leadership in African Development
By weaving personal narrative with hard-hitting data, Daughter of the Soil positions gender equity as a multiplier for progress. Its release marks a critical juncture for regional stakeholders to translate advocacy into action harnessing untapped potential to reshape systems from the ground up.
AFWAG Premieres “Daughter of the Soil” Documentary, Calls for Global Support for African Women’s Leadership
AFWAG, which has impacted over 5 million women and girls across the continent, continues to champion leadership development, capacity strengthening, and movement building to close gender gaps and advance the SDGs.
Daughter of the soil: One woman's dream, a continent's call
Through AFWAG, Nyahunzvi believes in investing in girl-centered organisations and leadership of women and girls. But, she asks, “Who is supporting these organisations? Who is coming behind them? How do we walk alongside these changemakers?”
