On 11 July 2025, two Zimbabwean students, Anotida Kimberly Maziriri and Eddmore Mafuwe, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Canada. The pair had been travelling to a Jah Prayzah concert in Edmonton—a night of celebration that ended in unthinkable loss.
As their families now face the devastating task of repatriating their loved ones back to Zimbabwe, they have launched GoFundMe campaigns to raise urgent funds for funeral and transport costs.
Why Diaspora Insurance Is Sharing This
At Diaspora Insurance, our mission is to protect diaspora families in times of crisis. We are publishing this article as a public service, to help:
Spread awareness about this heart-breaking loss
Increase visibility for the ongoing fundraising appeals
Encourage solidarity across our global African diaspora
We are not affiliated with the campaign organisers but feel compelled to support our community during this painful moment.
How You Can Help
A GoFundMe campaign have been launched to help raise the necessary funds for repatriation and dignified burials in Zimbabwe.
👉 Support Anotida Kimberly Maziriri’s Fundraiser . At the time of writing this news, we had no knowledge if a gofund me campaign was also raised for Eddmore.
Africans in the diaspora in Canada, the UK, the US, and beyond are already standing to together in support.
About Diaspora Insurance
Diaspora Insurance offers the Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan—a guaranteed cash pay-out product designed specifically for Africans living abroad. We help cover:
Funeral costs in the event of death abroad or at home
Repatriation and body transportation
Emergency-related expenses for diaspora families
Our services are available to diaspora members across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and many other countries—giving families financial security and peace of mind when tragedy strikes.
To learn more about protecting your family with Africans abroad, visit:
👉 www.diasporainsurance.com
Final Word
As a community, we are strongest when we stand together. Let’s honour the memory of Anotida and Eddmore by helping their families bring them home.
