Social media personality Amanda Zuva Habane has opened up about her challenging experiences while working as a domestic worker in Canada, revealing that feelings of loneliness and financial stress led her to contemplate suicide every month. In a candid social media post, Zuva shared her journey in Canada, highlighting her encounters with a range of eccentric characters as she navigated life in a foreign country. She noted that her struggles began with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which drastically altered her lifestyle.
“One moment, I was wearing thousand-dollar dresses, surrounded by flashing lights and people shouting my name. The next, I found myself on a flight to various European countries, capturing and posting pictures of an enviable life in Africa,” she wrote. “But then COVID-19 happened.”
Zuva described how the pandemic affected many people, stating, “Some benefited from COVID, while we were left struggling. From the dust, we rose, picked up the pieces, and continued to move forward despite our trials.”
She recounted her arrival in Canada, where she faced a stark contrast to her previous life. “I woke up to white snow, unfamiliar faces, and genetically modified foods—a whole new different life,” she explained. During her time there, she found herself working for a couple whose intimate moments she accidentally intruded upon. “They didn’t seem to care if I was there,” she recalled. “One day, I closed the door and went to the kitchen to drink some water, thankful for my earphones.”
Zuva also shared her experiences with a young woman she believed to be a sex worker, who reminded her of her past. “I often cooked for her and encouraged her to eat, knowing she had been out the night before,” she wrote. “I would delete her incriminating photos and run her a bath, all while reflecting on my struggles.”
Throughout these challenges, Zuva faced her demons and often contemplated suicide. “At least once a month, I found myself grappling with those thoughts,” she admitted. “I learned to confront them, turning them into conversations instead of allowing them to consume me.”
Despite the hardships, Zuva remains hopeful about her future. She expressed her desire to one day become a TV star, emphasizing that she is more than her current circumstances. “I’ve found ways to cope and even began recording my work as a form of therapy,” she noted. “I clean those houses like I’m trying to clean my past. I know I won’t do this forever—because I’m Zuva, and I belong on TV. Once I get through this tough patch, I plan to save my mother’s family home and pursue my dreams.”
In other news – Excitement builds for the 2024 Castle Lager Braai Festival
The stage is set for this year’s Castle Lager Braai Festival, taking place at the Old Hararians Sports Club on October 19. Headlining the event is the ever-popular Wallace ‘Winky D’ Chirumiko, who has made it clear he would “rather die than miss it.” This annual celebration of music and barbecue has consistently featured Winky D, a titan of Zim Dancehall, who boasts a 20-year catalog of hits and social commentary that resonates deeply with Zimbabwe’s youth, particularly those facing economic struggles.
Joining him this year will be rising stars Master H and Saintfloew, along with South African sensation Kamo Mphela, promising an unforgettable lineup. Read More
