Who is Madonna? This is the very question I asked myself before I actually started reading this novel because I was more intrigued about the reason(s) why Prof. Zakes Mda would write about Madonna. Well, I had to read the book to find the answer(s) – if any existed. With that in mind, in thisContinue reading “The Madonna of Excelsior: A review“
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Thirteen Cent by Sello K. Duiker
This is a riveting and captivating novel written by one of South Africa’s most prolific writers, Sello Kabelo Duiker. This novel is his debut which was awarded the 2001 Common-wealth Writer’s Prize for Best First Book, Africa Region. The novel is written in first person narration from the perspective of the twelve year-old boy child,Continue reading “Thirteen Cent by Sello K. Duiker”
The secret lives of Baba Segi’s wives: Reviewed.
This is the debut novel of the Nigerian-born poet and novelist, Lola Shoneyin. It is an intriguing novel which is based on the complications of polygamy. The novel revolves around the lives of the four wives of Baba Segi (also known as Ishola Alao), a wealthy rich man. These wives are Iya Segi, Iya Tope,Continue reading “The secret lives of Baba Segi’s wives: Reviewed.”
Sobukwe: An icon.
“True leadership demands complete subjugation of self, absolute integrity, honesty and uprightness of character, courage and fearlessness and above a consuming love for one’s people” – Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe. INTRODUCTION The quote above is one of my favourites by Prof because it encapsulates the kind of person he was, metaphorically and philosophically. However, in thisContinue reading “Sobukwe: An icon.”
Correspondence with Lewis Nkosi, 2002
Originally posted on lucyvaleriepomes:
A long time ago I was fortunate enough to conduct an interview with the great, now late, Lewis Nkosi (1936-2010), via a series of emails. Below is that correspondence. It is forthcoming in a Festschrift for Lewis Nkosi, edited by Astrid Starck. E-mail correspondence: Lewis Nkosi and Lucy Graham, March –…
From a son to a MOTHER:
From a son to a MOTHER: Your words are beautiful,resounding and provocative. Your words are committed to your course,to your people, your community, your country and most certainly your readers. You demand your readers to think.To empathise and reconcile with their ownprivileges. Privileges.Yes, I said privileges because they tend to look down on the people you write about. Continue reading “From a son to a MOTHER:”
water (part 2): “…we have come to be baptised here…”
Originally posted on theDustySoulDiary:
Koleka Putuma. Photo: Andy Mkosi ? I often wonder why I feel as if I am drowning every time I look out into the sea This and feeling incredibly small […] Every time our skin goes under The reeds remember that they were once chains And the water, restless, wishes it…
Celebrating Bra Hugh through his work(s)…
“There are countless names that echo in the chambers of memory – names that were celebrated – even feared, during the halcyon days of Kofifi Sophiatown … Father Trevor Huddleston, Dolly Rathebe, Duba Duba, Bloke Modisane and a colourful array of others. Then, there’s Hugh Masekela … ” – Don Mattera’s Foreword. Excerpt From: HughContinue reading “Celebrating Bra Hugh through his work(s)…”
Half of the yellow sun: A review.
“The world was silent when we died” As Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s second novel, this book is by far a masterpiece by the Nigerian author. It tells a love story of a couple that found itself in rather unfavourable circumstances when a coup d’état unfolds to give birth to civil war in Nigeria, what is sometimesContinue reading “Half of the yellow sun: A review.”
Ways of dying by Zakes Mda
I think in this novel Prof Mda offers us very nuanced ways of thinking about death. This novel follows a story of Toloki, the Professional mourner who has moved out of the rural village because of circumstances that were beyond his control – disgruntlement with his father’s useless parenthood. He embarks on a journey toContinue reading “Ways of dying by Zakes Mda”
Khayelethu Reading Club 