Olivia Sibanda
Olivia Mahwaya Sibanda (born 1979) is a Zimbabwean novelist writing in Ndebele. In 2020 a manuscript of her third novel, at that point entitled Futhi Ya, won the inaugural Ndebele writing award from the Barbara Clara Makhalisa Nkala Literary Trust.[1] She won $250 and help with the publication of her novel.[2]
Life
[edit]Born in Filabusi, Olivia Sibanda was educated at Tshazi Secondary School. After pursuing another career, she started trying to write in 2012. Her first novel Ukuzala was published in 2017.[1]
Work by Sibande has been set for A-Level examination in Ndebele.[3]
Works
[edit]- Ukuzala. 2017.
- Ubuzwe Abuthengwa.
- Umkhosi Wenhliziyo. Harare: Radiant Publishing, 2020. ISBN 978-1-77925-359-0
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dube, Ngqwele (31 May 2020). "Olivia Sibanda revels in Ndebele writing". The Sunday News. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Tshili, Nqobile (25 May 2020). "Trust promotes IsiNdebele literature". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Mpofu, Mbulelo (3 August 2023). "IsiNdebele author's book selected for A-Level exams". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
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