Zoe Ramushu is a Zimbabwean-born filmmaker, producer, writer, actress, multimedia journalist, and tech founder who has built a strong reputation across film, journalism, and creative technology. She is based in South Africa and is known for combining storytelling with innovation and industry advocacy.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Zoe Ramushu |
| Date of birth | Not publicly verified |
| Place of birth | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Partner | Married |
| Children | Two children |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, producer, writer, actress, multimedia journalist, tech founder |
| Net worth | 300,000 – 700,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Zoe Ramushu was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She later relocated to South Africa, where she established much of her professional career.
She studied Law and English at the University of the Witwatersrand. She also earned an MA in African Literature from the same institution before going on to Columbia University in New York, where she completed an MSc in filmmaking and studied documentary filmmaking at Columbia Journalism School.
Career
Ramushu began her career in 2013, appearing in commercials for brands such as KFC, Soul Candi, and Grandpa. In 2015, she produced her first major project, a reality show titled My Perfect Date, which was shot in Zimbabwe.
She later expanded into documentary filmmaking and production. One of her best-known early projects, It Takes A Circus, received a Student Academy Awards nomination, while To The Plate was shortlisted for the Student BAFTA awards.
Beyond filmmaking, she has been active in industry advocacy and diversity work. She co-founded Sisters Working in Film and Television and has also been involved in leadership and advisory work in South Africa’s creative sector.
In recent years, she has become known not only as a filmmaker but also as a tech founder, helping build tools for the film and television industry through her platform Wrapped.
Personal life
Zoe Ramushu is married and has two children. She is open about her Christian faith, which appears to be an important part of her personal and professional life.
She tends to keep her private life relatively low-key, so only limited family details are publicly available.
Filmography
Her screen and production credits include:
- My Perfect Date — producer
- It Takes A Circus — documentary producer
- To The Plate — documentary project
- Botlhale — producer
- Gonarezhou: The Movie — credited work
- Divorced at 50 — credited work
- Real Estate Sisters — producer/director involvement
Her filmography reflects a clear interest in socially relevant storytelling, African stories, and projects that support emerging talent.
Net Worth
Zoe Ramushu’s estimated net worth is around between the range of $300,000 to $700,000 USD as of 2026.
Awards and Nominations
Ramushu has received recognition for both her creative work and her leadership in the industry. Some of her most notable honors and nominations include:
- Student Academy Awards nomination for It Takes A Circus
- Student BAFTA shortlist for To The Plate
- Global Production Awards shortlist recognition
- Cannes-related industry recognition through her production and tech work
These achievements have helped establish her as one of the more dynamic creative voices working between African and global film spaces.
