Young author passionate about motivating younger generation
Khuthadzo Nephalama (25) started writing motivational books when he was in Gr 11 at Makuya Secondary School
LIMPOPO – A young author who is passionate about motivating young people, Khuthadzo Nephalama from Phiphidi outside Thohoyandou, recently released his second book entitled Redirecting My Path.
Khuthadzo may only be 25 years old, but he has already published a book before entitled Never Give Up. He started writing motivational books when he was in Gr 11 at Makuya Secondary School.
“I started writing poems and songs. The desire to write became enormous to the extent that I enjoyed helping friends with essays in high school,” he said.
He later studied civil engineering at Vhembe TVET College.
Khuthadzo has a preference for motivational books.
“People need to draw away from the desire of reading books that don’t light up their life,” he added.
He said the main aim of his book was to motivate people who felt that they needed to make some adjustments in their lives.
“The title reflects more on what people need to do to turn their lives around,” he added.
He said he is inspired by his favourite authors, Thomas Tshililo Radzilani, Joel Osteen and Fredrick Mamabolo.
His ambition is to become a recognised local author and publisher with many life-changing books under his belt.
“I don’t want to be well known for my writing, but I want my writing to be known for changing and inspiring people,” he added.
He told aspiring authors that writing isn’t so complicated and they just needed to know what they wanted to write about.
“You must do research and understand the topic you are writing about. You don’t need a million rand budget to become a writer; just find a mentor to oil your passion,” he added.
The book is already available at local stores and prices for R120.
For orders, phone 072 563 0461 or send him an e-mail him at nephalamak@gmail.com.
Readers in Venda – the book is available at Shop no2, Sibasa Engen garage (next to Dry Clean).
They can call Anzani at 0798537709.
