Tanyanyiwa was born in 1982. Local sculptor Ignatius Zuwakiyi, a famous artist who was a member of the prestigious Chapungu Sculpture Village, inspired him to become a sculptor. Tanyanyiwa trained as his apprentice, first helping to polish his sculptures, and later Ignatius taught him the basics of sculpture and encouraged him to become an independent artist. Tanyanyiwa has been sculpting since 1998.

Tanyanyiwa has participated in various workshops, organised by the National Gallery, Chitungwiza Arts Centre and Pachipamwe Arts. His works have been featured in numerous group shows at the National Gallery and at various Harare galleries such as Delta Gallery. His pieces have also been displayed in galleries in USA, Australia, Holland and South Korea.

Recent group exhibitions include:

- Kristin Diehl Sculpture competition, German Embassy, Harare, Zimbabwe (2006)
- 'Creativity and Originality', Group exhibition, Chitungwiza Arts Centre, Zimbabwe (2006)