Godliver Gordian Explained

Godliver Gordian
Nationality:	Tanzanian
Occupation:	Actress

Godliver Gordian is a Tanzanian actress. She is a part of the New York-based humanitarian organization, Global Medical Relief Fund, and has helped albino graduates find jobs by speaking to employers on their behalf, irrespective of the fears associated with albinos in Tanzania.^[1]

Career

Gordian was starred in a Jordan Riber 2012 half-hour Swahili language TV Series titled, Siri ya Mtungi, in which she played the role of "Cheusi". The film also featured the likes of Beatrice Taisamo, Yvonne Cherrie and others.^{[2] [3]}

In 2015, she acted the leading role in a Tanzanian drama film by Chande Omar titled, Aisha.^{[4] [5]}

In 2016, she was nominated for The African Film and Arts Festival (TAFF) awards in the Best Actress category, for her role in the film, Aisha.^[6] For the same role and film, she was nominated for the Azam Bongo Movie Awards in the Best Actress category at the 2016 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF),^{[7] [8]} which she won.^[9]

She was also featured in the 2016 comedy-drama film by Seko Shamte titled, Homecoming.^{[10] [11]}

She was the casting director in the 2017 multi-award-winning Tanzanian Swahili language drama film by Amil Shivji titled, T-JUNCTION, starring: Magdalena Christopher, Hawa Alisa (Hawa Ally), Cojack Chilo.^{[12] [13]}

In 2018, she was starred in Jordan Riber's Swahili language drama film, Bahasha (The Envelope), in which she played the role of Hidaya. Other featured stars include Ayoub Bombwe and Godliver Gordian.^{[14] [15]}

She also featured in Seko Shamte's Binti, a Tanzanian drama film slated to be released in 2021. She played the role of "Rose".^[16]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes	Ref.
2023	Jasiri	Rose Ambani	Short film
2021	Binti	Actress (Rose)	Drama
2018	Bahasha (The Envelope)	Actress (Zawadi)	Drama
2017	T-Junction	Casting director	Drama
2016	Homecoming	Actress	Comedy drama
2015	Aisha	Actress (Aisha)	Drama
2012	Siri ya Mtungi	Actress (Cheusi)	Short TV series; Drama

Accolades

Year	Event	Prize	Recipient	Result
2016	The African Film Festival	Best Actress	Aisha
	Zanzibar International Film Festival
2021	Tanzania Film Festival Awards		Jua Kali

External links

• Godliver Gordian on IMDb
• Godliver Gordian on Mubi

Notes and References

1. Web site: For Them, Being Pale Can Bring Scorn, Threats, and Worse . https://web.archive.org/web/20170603074833/http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/06/albinism-health-genetics-society/ . dead . June 3, 2017 . Ager . Susan . National Geographic . November 9, 2020.
2. Book: Siri Ya Mtungi . Worldcat . 1019443274 . November 9, 2020.
3. Web site: Siri ya Mtungi full cast . . November 9, 2020.
4. Web site: Aisha (Tanzania) . Evas Guide . November 9, 2020 . November 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211113111137/https://www.evasguide.com/east-africa/movies/aisha-tanzania-movie/ . dead .
5. Web site: Aisha . SPLA . November 9, 2020.
6. Web site: NOMINEES AND TAFFESTS . TAFF . November 9, 2020.
7. Web site: Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2016 19th edition . Africultures . November 9, 2020.
8. Web site: Zanzibar International Film Festival 2016 Award Winners . July 20, 2016 . CinéEqual . November 10, 2020.
9. Web site: East African Films Dominate ZIFF 2016 Awards . July 19, 2016 . Film Contact . November 10, 2020 . November 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211113110647/https://www.filmcontact.com/news/tanzania/east-african-films-dominate-ziff-2016-awards . dead .
10. Web site: Homecoming (2016) . January 29, 2016 . Dream13Media . November 9, 2020.
11. Web site: Homecoming (1) (2016) . . November 10, 2020.
12. Web site: T-Junction . Kijiweni Productions . November 9, 2020.
13. Web site: T-Junction . SPLA . November 10, 2020.
14. Web site: Bahasha (2018) . . November 7, 2020.
15. Web site: BAHASHA . Riber . Jordan . Toronto International Black Film Festival . November 7, 2020.
16. Web site: Binti (2021) . . November 10, 2020.