About Uwini
Uwini was a Zimbabwean politician.
Uwini was a Makalaka leader from Zimbabwe. He was considered a divinity. He was in the resistance against the British colonialism and was accused of participating in the murder of white settlers by the British South Africa Company. He was tried by court-martial and executed on the edge of the Somaboola (Somabhula) Forest about 80 miles from Bulawayo in 1896.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Uwini?
Makalaka leader
When was Uwini born?
Uwini was born in Rhodesia.
When did Uwini die?
Uwini died in Bulawayo.
What was Uwini's occupation?
Uwini was a politician.
What nationality was Uwini?
Uwini was Zimbabwean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Uwini. https://biography.guide/uwini/
MLA: "Uwini." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/uwini/.
Chicago: "Uwini." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/uwini/.
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