There was a time when I didn’t believe in myself. I second-guessed everything I said, everything I did. I felt like everyone else was more talented, smarter, and more confident than me. But slowly, I began to change that. Confidence didn’t come overnight; it came through small steps and daily reminders. Let me share six […]
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Africa. A vast, vibrant, and deeply misunderstood continent. For many, it’s a place seen through the lens of news reports and documentaries—usually focused on poverty, conflict, or wildlife. But for me, it’s home. It’s beauty. It’s people. Especially two countries that shaped who I am: South Africa, where I was born, and Malawi, where my
Why I Chose to Write African Stories—Even When It Wasn’t Easy Read More »
I received a question in the comments recently that I believe many of you have probably wondered too:“Are all your novels about African stories?”It’s a fair question, especially if you’ve been following my work. I’ve made it clear—my mission is to tell raw, uncensored African stories. Stories that reflect the struggles, the victories, the traditions,
Are All My Novels About African Stories? Let Me Tell You the Truth. Read More »
I was just 16 years old, sitting in my Grade 10 classroom in South Africa, when I first discovered the thrill of writing. It wasn’t something I planned. It wasn’t something anyone told me to do. It was just me, a notebook, and a wild idea that came to life with ink and imagination. That
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There’s a quiet power in telling your own story. A power that I, as an African author, refuse to surrender. My name is Lungile Sifolo, and I’ve made it my life’s mission to reclaim the African narrative—one raw, honest, and powerful story at a time. I grew up surrounded by stories. Some were passed down
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