Here are some of the childrens books she has had published in south africa. Told with inimitable aplomb by south africas most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of kwazulunatal artistic talent, stories of africa is a classic to delight new readers. Gcina mhlophe inspires creative writing students plus. Reviews the book stories of africa, by gcina mhlophe. She is a poet, activist, fighter for freedom, playwright, actress and story teller. Download download transforming moments gcina mhlophe pdf document. She has written many childrens books as well as adult audience poetry and short stories and plays. Drive your imagination stories of africa izindaba zeafrika nalibali. Gcina mhlophe poet, storyteller and motivational speaker. Afrika mhlophe and his wife lindelwa, celebrating the completion of his book, christianity and the veneration of ancestors. Gcina mhlophe, born in 1959 in hammarsdale, kwazulunatal, has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. Told with inimitable aplomb by south africas most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of kwazulunatal artistic talent, stories of africa is a classic to delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.
She is one of the few woman storytellers in her country. Mama, they tell me you were a dancer they tell me you had long beautiful legs to carry your graceful body. She produced and performed on a cd for children with ladysmith black mambazo. By gcina mhlophe my grandmother was the first person to tell me stories. She has written many childrens books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays.
I loved her tales about the scary amazimzim the maneating ogres and many more fantastic creatures. It contains ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of african storytelling. Say no, black woman say no when they call your husband at the age of 60 a boy say no. Perfectly scripted, and with gcina mhlophe s sure instinct for stagecraft, it recounts the very personal story of zandile, who is snatched away from her grandmothers loving care and taken to live with her matriarchal family in rural transkei. On this page you can read or download transforming moments short story by gcina mhlophe in pdf format. In this fascinating retrospective collection, she shares her personal journey through the social and political landscapes of the 1980s, with its recollected moments of struggle and transformation along the way. Teaching english through poems ied 1,359 view learning english through poems and songs hkedcity 2,086 view thomas hardy poems poemhunter com. Sep 12, 2011 gcina mhlophe live at the elizabeth sneddon theatre during the 14th poetry africa international poetry festival in durban, south africa. Nokugcina elsie mhlophe born 24 october 1958 is a south african anti apartheid activist. Poems quotes 1,457 view love poems poems for free 1,043 view bio poems made easy pawnee schools 3,019 view. Gcina mhlophe gcina mhlophe poetry poet, mc and speaker. On this page you can read or download download transforming moments gcina mhlophe pdf in pdf format. In the years of my youth, i dreamt and i dreamt big but i had no idea just how high god planned to take me sometimes the hard times seemed to last too long but then again i was born with a joyous heart so laughter never left my heart.
Gcina mhlophe has had her writing plays, short stories, poems and childrens books published all over the world. In transforming moments by gcina mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Narrated in the first person it becomes clear to the reader from the beginning of the story that mhlophe may be exploring the theme of insecurity and confidence. Gcina mhlophe has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 24 years.
Everyone in south africa who loves stories, knows the name. Legendary storyteller, poet and activist gcina mhlophe visited the durban university of technology last month where she shared pearls of writing wisdom at the 3rd writing competition organised by the dut writing centre mhlophe, who facilitated a workshop with the finalists and was the guest speaker at the awards ceremony, spoke about the importance of writing in your mother tongue. Perfectly scripted, and with gcina mhlophes sure instinct for stagecraft, it recounts the very personal story of zandile, who is snatched away from her grandmothers loving care and taken to live with her matriarchal family in rural transkei. Known for her engaging stage presence, she has written numerous awardwinning childrens books as well as poetry, short stories and plays, including nozincwadi mother of books, african mother christmas, fudukazis magic and love child. Say no gcina mhlophe say no, black woman say no when they call your jobless son a tsotsi say no. Gcina mhlophes writing is published all over the world, and has been translated into german, french, italian, swahili and japanese. Stories of africa by gcina mhlophe, and published by. In her anthology love child, a combination of poems and narrative, gcina mhlophe shares her personal journey through the social and political landscapes of. She does her most important work through charismatic performances, working to preserve storytelling as a. Jun 29, 2017 in transforming moments by gcina mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Ukhisimusi awusho lutho uma singathandani, singazwelaniabanye balala bengadlileabanye. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to. Say no, black woman wits institute for social and economic.
She bought a notebook in which to write poems and other thoughts that came into her head. Dr gcina mhlophe poet storyteller and motivational speaker. While the poem is unified by its subject matter and intense tone, it does not contain a rhyme scheme. Her writing has been translated into german, french, italian, swahili and japanese. Nokugcina elsie mhlophe 1 is a south african antiapartheid activist, actress, storyteller, poet. Mhlophe i tell stories in order to wake up stories in other people, because i truly believe that every living being has got a story to tell.
Gcina mhlophe is a national south african treasure who grew up in the transkei. Say no, black woman say no when they give you a back seat in the liberation wagon say no. Books by gcina mhlophe author of have you seen zandile. The dancer mama, they tell me you were a dancer they tell me you had long beautiful legs to carry your graceful body they tell me you were a dancer mama, they tell me you sang beautiful solos they tell me you closed your eyes always when. The dancer by gcina mhlope a praise song for todays 21 days21 poems. Nov 01, 2006 our story magic is a collection of enchanting and compelling african folklore tales written for children, with illustrations by artists from kwazulunatal south africa. Gcina mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and south africas favorite storyteller.
This folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young south african readers. It conveys her love of the traditional oral narrative, as well as writing and reading, and also reflects her philanthropic work as an ambassador for literacy and preserving an important, ancient art. Poems by gcina mhlophe south africa, 1959 gcina mhlophe nokugcina elsie hlophe, was born in hammarsdale, south africa on october 24, 1959. Other characters which are relevant to the plot and theme are the mother an absent character, irene the sister, the madam and gwendolene, the factory coworker. Her work inspires lots of people in my community and i like the fact. African cream kids is proud to announce the release of gcina mhlophe presents. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Dr mhlophe is now available through speakers inc she was influenced by her grandmothers tales when she was a child. Our story magic hardcover november 1, 2006 by gcina mhlophe author visit amazons gcina mhlophe page. After experiencing and witnessing this gender bias in the fight against apartheid, south african artist and activist gcina mhlophe penned a poem. Transforming moments gcina mhlophe p 25 gcina mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction.
She chose gcina mhlophes the dancer, among others, as an example of how she took traditional praise poetry and used it as a means to question what she has never known about her mother. Gcina mhlophe live at the elizabeth sneddon theatre during the 14th poetry africa international poetry festival in durban, south africa. Narrated in the first person it becomes clear to the reader from the beginning of the story that mhlophe. Aug 01, 2004 stories of africa hardcover august 1, 2004. Transforming moments by gcina mhlophe the sitting bee. Gcina mhlophe has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. I2j three poems carol edson f workers day may day 1992 morakabe seakhoa. Analysis of we are at war by gcina mhlope poem analysis.
One of my favourite poems to emerge from womens resistance to apartheid. Another good, simple and straight foward poem by gcina mhlophe. Gcina mhlophe s writing is published all over the world, and has been translated into german, french, italian, swahili and japanese. Sometimes when it rains ebsco information services.
Storytelling has become a popular business medium for conferences and seminars and gcina is a master at creating stories to complement business themes. Does not claim to be an official website, the owners or management over any supplier, service or content. April rain song let the rain kiss you let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops let the rain sing you a lullaby the rain makes still pools on the sidewalk the rain makes running pools in the gutter the rain plays a little sleep song on our roof at night and i love the rain. One day she comes back home to the madams house before her sister returns.
With magical illustrations from joan rankin, and poetry from masterful storyteller. Gcina mhlophes most popular book is have you seen zandile. Dec 16, 2014 one of my favourite poems to emerge from womens resistance to apartheid. Its not straight forward praising, she wants to know about the mother she has never known the dancer. Awardwinning storyteller and poet gcina mhlophe is writing her memoirs on her world travels, and currently has a show at the rhumbelow theatre in. Gcina maintains storytelling is the information technology of yesteryear. All trademarks and s on this website are property of their respective owners. Mholo would go into the toilet to think, daydream especially about being an actress, and read magazines. Dr gcina mhlophe poet storyteller was born in hammarsdale in kwazulunatal. Ugcina mhlophe ubhale yena ngokwakhe imidlalo, amabali amafutshane, imibongo neencwadi zabantwana ezipapashwe kulo lonke ihlabathi. Learners understand that the same physical sensory experience its raining can evoke different emotional responses and memories. She produced and performed on a cd for children with ladysmith black.
They can be viewed and printed with all operating systems, including macintosh, windows, linux. Our adobe pdf ebooks are designed for adobe acrobat reader. The article discusses a variety of issues related to reading. Port elizabeth pastor, afrika mhlophe, believes that his new book, christianity and the veneration of the dead, will help to set people free from the deception that dead people can influence the lives of living people and will help them discover what the bible. Gcina mhlophe poet, storyteller and motivational speaker gcina mhlophe is south africas favourite storyteller. Gcina mhlophe speaks to photographer and filmmaker adrian steirn about the art of storytelling, and why it is a vital part of south african life. Lisa combrinck michelle mcgrane shelley barry orig. Influenced by her grandmothers tales when she was a child, mhlophes written and performance talent has transported her from south africa to south and north america to europe, greenland and japan. Apr 20, 2011 a praise song for todays 21 days21 poems.
Transforming moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. It describes the attitude and interests of children toward reading. Watch mhlophe perform at poetry africa by adele on oct 12th, 2015 tweet legendary storyteller, poet and activist gcina mhlophe visited the durban university of technology last month where she shared pearls of writing wisdom at the 3rd writing competition organised by the dut writing centre. It highlights the views of storyteller gcina mhlophe on literacy. Sometimes when it rains i think of times when we had to undress carry the small bundles of uniforms and books on our heads and cross the river after school. Her writings are published all over the world and are translated into german, french, italian, swahili and japanese. Gcina mhlophe 1959 born in hammarsdale, kwazulunatal, mhlophe now lives in durban. Gcina mhlophe is an author, poet, playwright, director, performer and storyteller. She has been awarded six honorary doctorates, including from the london open university, the university of kwazulu natal and the university of fort hare. The fringe first award at edinburgh festival, joseph jefferson award in chicago, obbie in new york, and honorary doctorates from london open university and university of natal in south africa.
Iconic and awardwinning kwazulunatal storyteller and poet, gcina mhlophe has been writing and performing for over twenty years. Gcina mhlophe has 33 books on goodreads with 858 ratings. International journal of english and education issn. Jul 20, 2018 awardwinning storyteller and poet gcina mhlophe is writing her memoirs on her world travels, and currently has a show at the rhumbelow theatre in durban called my travelling bag which runs until. Page navigation, multiple viewing options, bookmarks, and search features are included. Say no, black woman say no when they rape your daughter in detention and call her a whore say no.
Christopher van wyk, gcina mhlophe, david koloane, nise malange, luli callinicos. Nokugcina elsie mhlophe born 1958 is a wellknown south african freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in africa and mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. Say no, black woman, say no gcina mhlope chantelleisms. Womens poetry of postapartheid south africa in english. Gcina mhlophe writes memoirs on her world travels youtube. We are at war by gcina mhlope is a two stanza poem which is separated into one set of eleven lines and. She was influenced by her grandmothers tales when she was a child. Gcina mhlope was born nokugcina elsie mhlophe, in october of 1958 in kwazulunatal, south africa. Sometimes when it rains i remember times when it would rain hard for hours and fill our drum so we didnt have to fetch water from the river for a day or two. Say no by gcina mhlope say no, black woman say no when they call your jobless son a tsotsi say no say no, black woman say no when they call your husband at the age of 60 a boy say no say no, black. Gcina mhlophe is south africas foremost storyteller, acclaimed for her story performances throughout the world.
She encouraged my imagination to run wild, and i really believed in those laughing crocodiles and flying tortoises that she told me about. A wellknown freedom fighter, activist, actor, poet, playwright, director, author and storyteller, she credits her grandmother for instilling in. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Read and share these stories with the love that went into the writing of them. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of afric. Mar 12, 2017 she chose gcina mhlophes the dancer, among others, as an example of how she took traditional praise poetry and used it as a means to question what she has never known about her mother. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link.
The portrait of famed storyteller mhlophe is an interpretation of a woman who carries her stories with her. Jul 04, 2016 on this page you can read or download download transforming moments gcina mhlophe pdf in pdf format. A guide to gcina mhlophes the toilet internet archive. The most important character in the short story the toilet by gcina mhlope is the protagonist, the girlnarrator.
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