Qhiwu-u-u-la!!

by RH Kaschula, Mandlakayise C Matyumza

Overview

A collection of poetry by R.H. Kaschula, M.C. Matyumza, B. Sitole.

Return to the fold!! is a unique collection of orally composed isiXhosa praise poetry (izibongo) by the acclaimed imbongi Bongani Sitole. These poems were recorded, transcribed and translated by Professor Russell Kaschula, Rhodes University, and Mandla Matyumza, a researcher and writer.

Each poem is categorised according to theme and appears in conjunction with its translation. A comprehensive introduction in both English and isiXhosa provides invaluable information on the features of praise poetry and the changing role of the imbongi.

This outstanding collection, which includes a praise poem for Rholihlahla, provides a fascinating commentary on modern South African society.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940154566435
Publisher:	Via Afrika
Publication date:	09/26/2017
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	412 KB
Language:	Xhosa

About the Author

I was born in Stutterheim, grew up at eMgwalana Emaphandleni. I grew up bilingual isiXhosa-English. I wrote my first poem when I was 12, studied at Queen's College, matriculated when I was 17 and then studied at Rhodes University where I obtained an LLB and a PhD in African literature. Since then I have worked at 5 universities, 4 in South Africa and one in America. I am presently an NRF Chair Holder in the Intellectualisation of African Languages, Multilingualism and Education at Rhodes.

M.C. Matyumza uTshutsha uzalwa kwilali yaseMvumelwano kwidolophu yakuQumbu, eMpuma Koloni. Ufunde amabanga aphantsi eMvumelwano, aphakamileyo eSophonia S.S.School. Imfundo enomsila uyifumene kwidyunivesithi yaseTranskei ngoku ebizwa ngokuba yi WSU egxininisa kwisiXhosa. Ubhale iincwadi ezininzi ngesixhosa. Uthando lwesiXhosa walufumana eSophonia kutitshala wesiXhosa. Ngoku uphuhlisa ekhulisa ababhali abakhasayo ngokwenza amacweyo. Kwakhona ukwakhuthaza uluntu ukuba lukuxabise ukufunda ngokuthi ancedi ekusekeni amaqela okufunda (Book clubs). Uyahlonitshwa kakhulu kwilizwe loMzantsi Afrika.