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Author Interview – Jurgen Troy Namupira

on November 03, 2016

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He Is My Uncle

By Karen C Solomon I stood there! Looking very smart, he winked his eye and I honestly smiled back because he is my uncle. One day aunty dropped me at school and was supposed to pick me up like always. She then called later informing the Principal that she was caught up with work and was not able to come pick me up! Then my uncle was called to pick me up. Yes he is my uncle! We went to Nandos. I no longer knew the taste of it ever since prices sky rocketed. But because he is my uncle I had the privilege of getting another taste . Tired as I was, I slept in his car and I don't know how I got to my room. The moment I woke up I saw him near me. Yes my uncle! I was confused and did not know why he had to be in my room. He told me that he wanted to make sure that I was warm. I smiled again and thanked him because he is my uncle. The following day my aunt left for work leaving the two of us home. Uncle who said he coul

Book Review: Imani

By Jurgen Namupira Title: Imani Author: Liliane Mukidi ISBN: 978-0-9947229-2-8 Release Date: 10 November, 2018 Imani is a book written to speak louder than our imaginary voices. It brings a better appreciation of the fact that literature is the mirror through which society looks at and sees its perfect reflection. The author plays around with the creativity side of the art to give an account for reality. It is somehow difficult to point out the fine line that distinguishes it between fiction and reality. Imani is the story of a girl who has grown into a strong lady, but her past is one that makes people cry rivers of bitter tears. The writer successfully narrates the transition from excitement to tragedy, from a happy family to broken ties and most importantly one major misunderstanding that we have in our societies. She touches on the topic of how Imani is raped by her boyfriend, but she is afraid to spit out a word of this despicable act. Thus, she keeps her mouth

Open Chat- Meet Kim Chuka

Today on Open Chat we are joined by Kim Chuka, a young and talented Lady. Kim is a poet and theatre artist. (OC) Welcome Kim and thanks for joining us at Open Chat. (Kim) thank you very much I am honoured to be here (OC) Sure, so without wasting much time. Please tell us a brief story about Kim Kim Chuka (Kim) So Kim is short for kimberly, fully known as Silibaziso kimberly Samkheliso Chuka I am a theatre practitioner and poet. First child in a family of three started writing at the age of 14 I find life when I write and perform so basically art is life oh and I am 21 my stage name is Thespiansphynx (OC) Wow, such an intriguing background. As a poet, what inspires you to mate pen and paper? (Kim) life situations, emotions and society (OC) Has writing brought any satisfaction towards your intentions as a poet? (Kim) very much, it has and still does (OC)Awesome! Do you ever regret being a poet? (Kim) not at all (OC) So you are good with poetry

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