Lungile Sifolo

What inspired you to write The Pastor’s Second Wife trilogy? Recently, I’ve been reading a lot of psychological thriller novels, including The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. As I read, I kept thinking: this is good, really good. But what if I could write something even more gripping? Something rooted in African culture, African backgrounds, and […]

On the outside, everything looks perfect. A respected pastor stands at the pulpit every Sunday, his voice steady and his words filled with promise. The congregation listens, trusting, believing. He has a gift. He heals the sick and silences demons. Beside him sits his second wife, graceful and composed, the picture of devotion. Their lives

I’m thrilled to finally share some exciting news: my debut novel , I Am Gift is officially out in the world! This project means everything to me. To some, it may look like “just another book,” but for me, it’s a milestone: a dream turned into 94,898 words. It’s more than a novel; it’s my

December 1989, Lirangwe With the letter folded in his hand, Gift Mbewe followed the familiar path through the brush, past thorny shrubs and tall grass that whispered as the wind slipped through it. Dust rose softly beneath his feet, and the air carried the dry, bitter smell of earth waiting for rain. He had walked

Have you ever poured your love into everyone else — your partner, your family, your friends, but still feel empty inside? I wrote As a Woman, Love Yourself for women just like you. This book is dedicated to the women who’ve been through a lot in life and end up struggling to know how to love themselves.

For many years, I believed that loving myself was something I would get to after everything else. After I had proven my worth. After I had made others comfortable. After I had endured enough. Like many women, I learned early on how to be strong for everyone else while quietly neglecting myself. This slow abandonment of self

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