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Shawnafi Dynesen-Anderson

**Shawnafi Dynesen Anderson**, originally born **Shawnafi Christie** and later known as **Shawnafi Simpson**, is a Jamaican philanthropist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of the wellness brand Zyzven [1], specializing in herbal solutions.

Early Life

Shawnafi was born in Port Morant, St. Thomas, Jamaica, but grew up in the nearby community of Bath, St. Thomas, under the care of her maternal grandmother. Her mother, Mary Osbourne, was 19 at the time of her birth. The identity of Shawnafi's biological father is unknown, and she has been linked to various "named" fathers throughout her life.

Adolescence and Education

At age 11, Shawnafi moved to St. Catherine, Jamaica, to live with one of these men. After three years, she relocated to Montego Bay to live with her mother. Shawnafi attended Montego Bay High School for Girls, graduating in 1996. She then pursued further studies at Knox Community College in Manchester, Jamaica.

International Experience and Career

Post-college, Shawnafi briefly lived in Germany, then moved to Sweden. Her entrepreneurial journey led her to establish Zyzven Naturals, focusing on natural, herbal health and wellness products.

Personal Life

Shawnafi has three children. Her first child, Jharl-Tryggve, was born in 2011. She had her second child, Zwen Aksel, in 2013 with her ex-husband Kjell Erik Dynesen. Her third child, Tyr-Zyzven, was born in 2017, with her current husband, Lawrence Anderson, a Jamaican-born British. Philanthropy and Advocacy

Shawnafi's philanthropic efforts include building schools and providing clean drinking water in African communities. She is also known for her work in empowering women and girls, including facilitating business opportunities for women in Western countries through her brand.