Zukiswa Wanner

Category: Mozambique

  • World Premiere of As Madames (the play)

    World Premiere of As Madames (the play)

    The World Premiere of As Madames (the play) at the Centro Cultural University in Maputo, Mozambique on Friday, September 15, 2023. It was absolutely brilliant, thanks to a breath-taking adaptation by Evaristo Abreu and inspired casting, marvellous acting and kickass directing by Clotilde Guirrugo.

    Maputo came out in numbers on a Friday evening. Their laughter filled me with joy and the book-buying post show was the cherry on top. Totes chuffed to see high school friend Honana Ndelana and fellow scribes like Virgilia Ferrao, Melio Tinga, Mauro Brito, and Mia Couto come out to support.

    Muito obrigado, Maputo. My heart is fuller than my wine glass😘.

    Maia Couto, Evaristo Abreu and Zukiswa Wanner
    Maia Couto, Evaristo Abreu and Zukiswa Wanner
    Honana Ndelana and Zuksiwa Wanner
    Honana Ndelana and Zuksiwa Wanner
  • AS Madames to launch in Maputo, Mozambique

    AS Madames to launch in Maputo, Mozambique

    As Madames, the Portuguese language version of The Madams to launch in Maputo, Mozambique on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

    My first novel The Madams abouta Black South African decided to take a white maid, published by Oshun Books in 2006, was a revelation in the South African writing scene. The first translation for this book in Portuguese by Sandra Tamale and is a collaboration between Kiela (Angola) and Ethale Books (Mozambique).

    The event at Wings Kitchen II Cine Teatro Scala Av. 25 de Setembro, No. 1514 at 6pm will be attended by among others translator Sandra Tamale and José P. Castiano.

    The launch details are on the poster.

  • Tour of Mozambique starting August 28

    Tour of Mozambique starting August 28

    I shall be doing a tour of Mozambique starting in August 28. In my time there, I will be launching AS Madames the Portuguese edition of my debut novel as well as conducting masterclasses and other activities. All details can be found on the poster.