Her writing has been translated into german, french, italian, swahili and japanese. The purpose of this analyse is to explore the speakers choice of structure, syntax, diction and figures of speech. Gcina mhlophe biography age, books, poems, short stories. 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. Sometimes i wanted to give up and be a good girl who listened to her elders. Gcina mhlophes most popular book is have you seen zandile.
This video shows her presenting the book the singing chameleon in front of an audience of children and. Transforming moments by gcina mhlophe the sitting bee. Narrated in the first person by a young girl called mholo the reader realises after reading the story that mhlophe may be exploring the theme of identity. Poems by gcina mhlophe south africa, 1959 gcina mhlophe nokugcina elsie hlophe, was born in hammarsdale, south africa on october 24, 1959. The dancer mama, they tell me you were a dancer they tell me you had long beautiful legs to. Womens poetry of postapartheid south africa in english. Praise to our mothers by gcina mhlophe south africa, 1989 if the moon were to shine tonight to light up my face and show off my proud form. Download download transforming moments gcina mhlophe pdf document. Gcina mhlophe 1960full name nokugcina mhlophe south african playwright, poet, short story writer, and childrens writer. Between them, mhlophe and magona are the authors of numerous childrens books, poetry collections, plays and novels. Jun 29, 2017 in transforming moments by gcina mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. African childrenstories presented by gcina mhlope youtube. Apr 04, 2014 but being right, even morally right, isnt everything. Dr gcina mhlophe, is an awardwinning poet, writer and an activist who has played a remarkable role in spreading the activism in reading and writing.
Analysis of we are at war by gcina mhlope poem analysis. In the toilet by gcina mhlophe we have the theme of identity, conflict, freedom, escape, change and independence. Gcina mhlophe biography age, books, poems, short stories legendary queen of african tales nokugcina elsie mhlophe is a south african antiapartheid activist, actress, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author who was born on 24th october, 1958. 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. Gcina mhlophe poems poems of gcina mhlophe poem hunter. Maybe i should have done something like teaching or nursing as my mother wished. She is well known for her short stories and african fables, many with strong apartheid refernce and others being traditional african stories influenced by her childhood. 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 anthologies broaden the definition of writing to include songs, praise poems, and oral texts, as well as fiction, poetry, letters, journals, journalism, historical, and legal documents. Nokugcina elsie mhlophe south african history online.
I loved her tales about the scary amazimzim the maneating ogres and many more fantastic creatures. Books by gcina mhlophe author of have you seen zandile. Gcina mhlophe is a national south african treasure who grew up in the transkei. Mama,they tell me you were a dancerthey tell me you had longbeautiful legs to carry your graceful bodythey tell me you were a dancermama,they tell me you. Nov 15, 2012 gcina mhlope is one of the most famous writers and storytellers from south africa. In transforming moments by gcina mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 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. The list of poems to be studied for 2017 1 a red blanket addresses christians by. She encouraged my imagination to run wild, and i really believed in those laughing crocodiles and flying tortoises that she told me about. 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 written many childrens books as well as adult audience poetry and short stories and plays. She grew up in the transkei in a time of apartheid and racial seggregation.
Jul 04, 2016 on this page you can read or download download transforming moments gcina mhlophe pdf in pdf format. Born in hammarsdale, kwazulunatal, she matriculated at the mfundesweni high school. 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. The article discusses a variety of issues related to reading. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. It describes the attitude and interests of children toward reading. Revelations and transformations 03 contents some characteristics of a short story 4 the girl who made stars oral tradition p 3 6 the woodash stars marguerite poland p 5 6 a bekkersdal marathon herman charles bosman p 11 9 the veil ahmed essop p 17 10 transforming moments gcina mhlophe p 25 12 st christopher on the parade marita van.
By gcina mhlophe my grandmother was the first person to tell me stories. Sometimes when it rains ebsco information services. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. Drive your imagination stories of africa izindaba zeafrika nalibali. It is also important to be competent, to be consistent, and to be knowledgeable. Mholo would go into the toilet to think, daydream especially about being an actress, and read magazines. Jun 15, 2018 in the toilet by gcina mhlophe we have the theme of identity, conflict, freedom, escape, change and independence.
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. Quotes to remember until we see a brighter future in our childrens eyes, not much of what we do today has any value gcina mhlophe happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness. 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. She bought a notebook in which to write poems and other thoughts that came into her head. Nokugcina elsie mhlophe known as gcina mhlophe was born on 24 october 1958 in kwazulu natal, south africa. Gcina mhlope was born nokugcina elsie mhlophe, in october of 1958 in kwazulunatal, south africa. The speaker addresses the entire piece towards a specific audience who needs to hear her words the most. Mama, they tell me you were a dancer they tell me you had long beautiful legs to carry your graceful body. Classic and emerging authors since 1950 dictionary. 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. 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.
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. Gcina mhlophe live at the elizabeth sneddon theatre during the 14th poetry africa international poetry festival in durban, south africa. It highlights the views of storyteller gcina mhlophe on literacy. Gcina mhlophe gcina mhlophe poetry poet, mc and speaker. Gcina mhlophe has 33 books on goodreads with 881 ratings. This video shows her presenting the book the singing. Gcina mhlophe is an author, poet, playwright, director, performer and storyteller. African cream kids is proud to announce the release of gcina mhlophe presents. Archive countries south africa gcina mhlophe the dancer the dancer. On this page you can read or download download transforming moments gcina mhlophe pdf in pdf format.
Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of afric. This folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young south african readers. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. This is a vibrant and magical collection of poems and songs based on themes of. She produced and performed on a cd for children with ladysmith black mambazo. Gcina mhlolphe was born in durban kwazulu natal in 1959.
Gcina mhlope is one of the most famous writers and storytellers from south africa. 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. 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 mhlophes writing is published all over the world, and has been translated into german, french, italian, swahili and japanese. She is a poet, activist, fighter for freedom, playwright, actress and story teller. Dec 16, 2014 one of my favourite poems to emerge from womens resistance to apartheid. 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. While the poem is unified by its subject matter and intense tone, it does not contain a. We are at war by gcina mhlope is a two stanza poem which is separated into one set of eleven lines and another set of. 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. 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, black woman, say no gcina mhlope chantelleisms.
Jan 12, 2016 dr gcina mhlophe, is an awardwinning poet, writer and an activist who has played a remarkable role in spreading the activism in reading and writing. Gcina mhlophe, born in 1959 in hammarsdale, kwazulunatal, has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. She is known as south africas premier story teller. She is one of the few woman storytellers in her country. Mama,they tell me you were a dancerthey tell me you had longbeautiful legs to carry your graceful bodythey tell me you were a dancermama,they tell me you sang beautiful solosthey.
Its important for your soldiers and diplomats to speak the language of the people you want to influence. Gcina mhlophe books looking for a mc, keynote or motivational speaker for your event in durban. Gcina mhlophe is south africas foremost storyteller, acclaimed for her story performances throughout the world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stories of africa. Upon reading these two poems it immediately becomes clear that both poets have. Say no, black woman wits institute for social and economic.
Apr 20, 2011 a praise song for todays 21 days21 poems. One day she comes back home to the madams house before her sister returns. One of my favourite poems to emerge from womens resistance to apartheid. Malika ndlovu, lebogang mashile, gcina mhlophe and lisa combrinck. A wellknown freedom fighter, activist, actor, poet, playwright, director, author and storyteller, she credits her grandmother for instilling in. We are at war by gcina mhlope is a two stanza poem which is separated into one set of eleven lines and another set of seventeen lines. Stories of africa hardcover august 1, 2004 by gcina mhlophe author visit amazons gcina mhlophe page. 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. Until we see a brighter future in our childrens eyes, not much of what we do today has any value gcina mhlophe happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness.
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. She has written many childrens books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. Stories of africa by gcina mhlophe, and published by. The portrait of famed storyteller mhlophe is an interpretation of a woman who carries her stories with her. Authors are sometimes only properly appreciated after they are gone, but gcina mhlophe and sindiwe magona are two writers who can be in little doubt about the impact they have made on south african literature. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Iconic and awardwinning kwazulunatal storyteller and poet, gcina mhlophe has been writing and performing for over twenty years. Transforming moments by gcina mhlope includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. Its not straight forward praising, she wants to know about the mother she has never known the dancer. 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 mhlophes writings are published all over the world, and have been translated into german, french, italian, swahili, and japanese. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Reviews the book stories of africa, by gcina mhlophe.
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