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

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

  • Ukuzala. 2017.
  • Ubuzwe Abuthengwa.
  • Umkhosi Wenhliziyo. Harare: Radiant Publishing, 2020. ISBN 978-1-77925-359-0

References

  1. ^ a b Dube, Ngqwele (31 May 2020). "Olivia Sibanda revels in Ndebele writing". The Sunday News. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  2. ^ Tshili, Nqobile (25 May 2020). "Trust promotes IsiNdebele literature". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. ^ Mpofu, Mbulelo (3 August 2023). "IsiNdebele author's book selected for A-Level exams". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
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