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Ngugi wa Thiong’o

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… 06/04/2017 Updated 18/03/2021 Personal Information Ngugi wa Thiong’o Born: 1938 The academic and social activist, Ngugi wa Thiong’o is one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. He was born James wa Thiong’o Ngugi in Limuru, Kenya on 5 January 1938 during …

Dikobe Ben Martins

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… at the Culture and Resistance Festival, 1982. Dikobe wa Mogale Ben Martins is popularly known as Dikobe Ben … by Ad Donker press are published under name Dikobe wa Mogale. His drawings, paintings, graphics and posters are signed Dikobe. Dikobe wa Mogale is the name his maternal grandmother gave him, in …

Harry Moyaga

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… paint the visions they have inspired in him. In Modimogadi wa nong (plate 219) he interprets the supremacy of the … moon 1978 mixed media on paper 42.2 x 26 cm 219 Modimogadi wa nong 1981 mixed media 29.5 x 52 cm 220 Rebirth of Makone … paint the visions they have inspired in him. In Modimogadi wa nong (plate 219) he interprets the supremacy of the …

Sheila Cussons

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… three prizes ”” the Ingrid Jonker , Eugène Marais and WA Hofmeyr Prizes. In 1983, she received the Hertzog Prize … three prizes ”” the Ingrid Jonker , Eugène Marais and WA Hofmeyr Prizes. In 1983, she received the Hertzog Prize …

Ben Wa Mokoena Arnold

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… 17/02/2011 Updated 23/08/2019 Personal Information Ben Wa Mokoena Arnold Born: 19-July-1942 in Johannesburg, South Africa Ben Wa Mokoena Arnold was born on 19 July 1942 in Johannesburg. … Synopsis Synopsis Artist References Sack, S. (1988) … Ben Wa Mokoena Arnold was born on 19 July 1942 in Johannesburg. …

Elsa Joubert

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Saul Msane

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… Mvabaza* of the English / Xhosa weekly newspaper Umlomo wa Bantu (mouthpiece of the nation), which was based in … Mvabaza* of the English / Xhosa weekly newspaper Umlomo wa Bantu (mouthpiece of the nation), which was based in …

Biddy Partridge

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… the daughter of visual artist Fikile Magadlela; and Kemang Wa Lehulere, who is the son of musician David McKibben and … the daughter of visual artist Fikile Magadlela; and Kemang Wa Lehulere, who is the son of musician David McKibben and …

Nontsizi (Cizama, Imbongikazi yakwaCizama) Mgqwetho

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… of which appeared in the Johannesburg newspaper Umteleli wa Bantu between 1920 and 1929. In a poem published on 2 … of which appeared in the Johannesburg newspaper Umteleli wa Bantu between 1920 and 1929. In a poem published on 2 …

Richard Victor Selope Thema

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… newspaper Abantu Baths, and correspondent for Umteteli wa Bantu. He became known as a persuasive writer and major … newspaper Abantu Baths, and correspondent for Umteteli wa Bantu. He became known as a persuasive writer and major …

Charlotte Maxeke

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… and political situation occupied by women. In Umteteli wa Bantu , she addressed the ‘woman question'. As an early … and political situation occupied by women. In Umteteli wa Bantu , she addressed the ‘woman question'. As an early …

Francis Zaccharius Santiago Peregrino

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Stephen Joel Chifunyise

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… of Community Theatre (ZACT) alongside the late Ngugi wa Miiri, which played a central role in developing theatre … of Community Theatre (ZACT) alongside the late Ngugi wa Miiri, which played a central role in developing theatre …

Mohamed Farouk Asvat

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… wisdom of a poet worth the name is timeless." Mphutlane Wa Bofelo, @ … monologue, dialogue/dramatic techniques ..." Mphutlane Wa Bofelo, Bluesology and Bofelosophy … wisdom of a poet worth the name is timeless." Mphutlane Wa Bofelo, @ … monologue, dialogue/dramatic techniques ..." Mphutlane Wa Bofelo, Bluesology and Bofelosophy …

Walter Kefuoe Fikeleph Chakela

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… like Chinua Achebe , Wole Soyinka , Mazisi Kunene , Ngugi Wa Thiongo , Es’kia Mphalhele , Bessie Head and Bob Leshoai. … like Chinua Achebe , Wole Soyinka , Mazisi Kunene , Ngugi Wa Thiongo , Es’kia Mphalhele , Bessie Head and Bob Leshoai. …

Jomo Kenyatta

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… dictated, adopted by his uncle Ngengi to become Kamau wa Ngengi. Ngengi also took over the chiefdom and Moigoi's … dictated, adopted by his uncle Ngengi to become Kamau wa Ngengi. Ngengi also took over the chiefdom and Moigoi's …

Sefako Mapogo Makgatho

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… in this country”. Selope Thema commented in Umteteli wa Bantu ,(September 27, 1924) that “this was the beginning … in this country”. Selope Thema commented in Umteteli wa Bantu ,(September 27, 1924) that “this was the beginning …

John Langalibalele Dube

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… Vil-Nkomo summed up his life when he wrote in Umteleli wa Bantu on February 26 1946 that Dube: " has revealed to the … Vil-Nkomo summed up his life when he wrote in Umteleli wa Bantu on February 26 1946 that Dube: " has revealed to the …

Patric Tariq Mellet

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… printing and communications at the Serowe Brigades, Mmegi wa Dikgang as part of the larger ANC unit. From Serowe he was … printing and communications at the Serowe Brigades, Mmegi wa Dikgang as part of the larger ANC unit. From Serowe he was …