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Mzana Mthimkhulu

Mzana Mthimkulu


Mzana Mthimkhulu is a writer from Bulawayo. 

 

'My passion is creative writing and working with youths in the arts.  I have written about 24 short stories, 14 of which have appeared in magazines:Crossing Borders, Drum, Moto, and Prize Africa; anthologies: Short writings from Bulawayo I; 2; and 3, and national newspapers. I am currently working on a novel and a play. 

 

Following completion of the Crossing Borders creative writing course, I have facilitated several workshops at the Intwasa Arts festivals and the Bulawayo Book Fair. For two years I wrote a fortnightly column for a Sunday paper.  The column, a social commentary was popular and generated considerable debate.


I identify with the aims and thrust of the PIV project, having worked on the pilot PIV in September 2006...  I believe the project has potential to discover, nurture and develop young talent in the region.  This could broaden our sources of mainstream entertainment'. Mzana Mthimkhulu

 

Mzana Mthimkhulu on Power In The Voice

'I got from the facilitator countless tips and practical advice on how to draw the best out of the kids and how to develop as an artist. I scrutinised and commented on other artists' work and they paid back in kind. I trust that in the process we all developed. Seeing what has gone on in Mozambique and listening to the plans for Zambia made me realise how big this project is. The discussion on the programme's rules was useful. I am now confident that we can improve on the pilot competition. I now feel ready to mentor the kids. Lastly, kindly note that Bulawayo is ready to host the regional festival.'

 

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