Daniel Japi Mazwi
Daniel Japi Mazwi's literary journey is as rich and diverse as the stories he crafts. Born in the vibrant town of Gwanda, Zimbabwe, his path began with a passion for education that led him to Gweru Teachers' College, where he trained to become a secondary school teacher.
For ten formative years, Daniel dedicated himself to shaping young minds at Lobengula Secondary School in Bulawayo. This experience in the classroom would later inform the empathetic character development and authentic dialogue that mark his writing.
In 1998, Daniel embarked on a new chapter, relocating to the United Kingdom where he pursued further studies in healthcare. His academic journey includes a Diploma of Higher Education in Mental Health Nursing from Middlesex University, London, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from Bournemouth University, awarded in 2005.
Professional Journey
- Secondary School Teacher in Zimbabwe (10 years)
- Mental Health Nursing Diploma from Middlesex University
- BSc (Hons) from Bournemouth University (2005)
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber specializing in drug and alcohol services
Today, Daniel works as an independent freelance Non-Medical Prescriber, specializing in drug and alcohol services across the UK. He resides in Bournemouth, Dorset, with his family, where the coastal landscape provides inspiration for his writing.
Blending his background in education, mental health, and cross-cultural experience, Daniel's writing explores profound themes of identity, trauma, resilience, and the enduring search for belonging. His work reflects both his Zimbabwean roots and his life in Britain, creating stories that resonate across cultures and generations.
Daniel Japi Mazwi
