Local author launches a collection poetry and short stories
Ndenda’s body of work comes from a different place, and he wants his creative and intellectual thinking to do different work in the world.
Thembisa resident Macdonald Ndenda (39) launched his book recently.
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This book is a collection of poetry and short stories of self- discovery, politics and frustrations of an African child whose dreams seem to have been shattered in a land that seems not to know how to get out of misery and ruins.
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The Thembisan was born in Chitungwiza, Harare, Zimbabwe, and attended Gaza High School, where he met Mr and Mrs Mndeta, who were instrumental in constructing the foundation of his writing talent.
He went on to study painting and decorating at Harare Polytechnic.
He started his writing career with Budding Writers’ Association of Zimbabwe, where he also met friends Beaven Tapureta, Mbidzo Chirasha and Neo Sithole from the Thinker, who were of great importance in nurturing his potential.
He has written a lot of pieces and short stories, but this is his first formal publication, and he writes in his own capacity.
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“I am original. Writing is a calling. There is a need to connect with your readers because if you don’t have that then the writing becomes in vain. Stories and storytelling have always been very precious to me.”
His research comes from his internal connection with himself.
“I think most of my work in one way or another interrogates or perhaps refuses colonialism, heteropatriarchy and capitalism. There are themes of reciprocity, relationality, world-building, flight and fugitivity in my work. I am most concerned and interested in the present.
“I hope my readers will enjoy this piece and are welcome to engage with me on how this piece of creativity has impacted them,” said Ndenda.
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