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What’s in a Name
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:26:30
Publish Date: 2026-01-27 18:15:00
Description:

Throughout Africa and beyond, Zimbabweans are known for choosing some of the most bold, head-turning English-language names. Zimbabwean producer Kim Chakanetsa tells the story of how her country's journey from colonial rule to independence shaped the nation's unique naming traditions.

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