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One of the best storytellers in South Africa is Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe.
Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe is a well-rounded career woman.
One of the best storytellers in South Africa. Photo: Gcina MhlopheSource: Facebook
She is an author, performer, playwright,directoras well as a poet.
Most of her pieces are greatly influenced by her grandmothers' tales.
Her writing and performance talents have enabled her to travel to various parts of the world.
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Gcina Mhlophe profile summary
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Who is Vele Manenje?
Her mother belonged to the Xhosa tribe, while her father was Zulu.
As a young girl, she attended Mfundisweni High School in 1979.
Her poems have won her several accolades locally and internationally. Photo: Gcina MhlopheSource: Facebook
She later worked as a domestic manager and then began to pursue a career in writing and journalism.
Her first job was as a news anchor at the Press Trust and BBC Radio.
Years later, she worked for Learn and Teach as a writer.
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Today, the talented poet is recognized as a tireless advocate for literacy among children and adults.
Gcina Mhlophe spouse and children
Dr Mhlophe is married to painter and filmmakerKarl-Heinz Becker.
The couple has been blessed with a daughter, Nomakhwezi.
Gcina books encourage children to read. Photo: Gcina MhlopheSource: Facebook
Their daughter has followed the footprints of her parents.
She is currently a drama student.
Gcina Mhlophe poems
The great poet has written several pieces that have seen her winawards locallyand internationally.
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Gcina Mhlophe children books encourage the audience to read.
Her work is mainly in fourlanguages:English, Zulu, Xhosa, and Afrikaans.
Words that are crafted well can leave a lasting impact on the world.
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Below are some of the famous quotes of Nokugcina.
She has also received a BBC Africa Service Award for radio drama.
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How did Gcina Mhlophe become famous?
Elsie is most famous for writing bothmusicand stories for children.
Her work has been used in different institutions around the world.
The talented writer has also appeared on theSABC TV seriescalledFriends and Gcina.
Gcina is married toKarl Becker, whom she met while she was on tour in Germany in 1988.
Together they have been blessed with a daughter named Nomakwezi.
She has travelled the world with her daughter since she was six months old.
How old is Gcina Mhlophe?
The poet was born in October 1958 in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
As of January 2021, Gcina Mhlophe age is 62 years old.
She celebrates her birthday on 24th October.
What was Gcina Mhlophe first play?
When she went to Johannesburg, she began working with Maishe Maponya and Barney Simon.
Together they worked at theMarket Theatre, helping to create and performUmongikazi: The Nurse.
The play aired in 1983.
However, she has been criticized for not writing more overtly political issues.
She is one of the most influential women in Africa today.
Dr Snowy Khoza has continuously strived to create sustainable support systems for children and families in need of care.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
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