Imisebe Celebrates Literary Talent Through Sponsorship of National Arts and Culture Awards 2024
In a continued effort to honor and celebrate siSwati literature, Imisebe is proud to sponsor two pivotal categories in the upcoming National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) 2024: Imisebe Outstanding Newcomer SiSwati Short Story Writer and Imisebe Outstanding SiSwati Poet. These categories spotlight creativity and excellence in siSwati writing, a reflection of the profound impact of literature in Eswatini’s cultural fabric.
Imisebe Outstanding Newcomer SiSwati Short Story Writer
Imisebe has been at the forefront of nurturing fresh literary talent, particularly through its short story anthologies, Umtsentse and Litsafa, published between 2022 and 2024. These anthologies showcase the work of first-time writers, many of whom are making their debut in the literary scene. The Arts and Culture Awards provide a perfect platform to introduce these promising writers to a wider audience.
Nominees for this category are:
- Wandile Mathonsi
- Fikile Mnisi
- Gcina Mhlanga
- Sandile Masondo
- Phindile Khoza
- Gcebile Vilakati
- Thokozani Dlamini
- Roy Mathonsi
- Musa Nxumalo
Imisebe Outstanding SiSwati Poet
Imisebe’s siSwati poetry anthology, Sabalala Misebe (2014), remains a cornerstone of siSwati literature. This bestseller has been a staple in high school syllabi since 2016, igniting a love for poetry among the youth. The contributors to this anthology are a distinguished group of poets and educators whose work embodies the richness of siSwati language and culture.
Nominees for this category are:
- Thembekile Msibi
- Hugh Magagula
- Cynthia Hlophe
- Sarah Mkhonza
- Leonard Mhlanga
- Lillian Zwane
- Zinhle Simelane
- Collen Fakudze
- Charles Hlophe
How to Vote
The public is invited to participate in celebrating these literary icons by casting their votes.
- Via WhatsApp: Send the keyword NACA to +18622034403. Follow the instructions provided, including entering the code of your chosen author. Each vote costs E2, with a minimum of five votes. You can vote as many times as you like!
- Via Website: Visit www.mojaticket.com, scroll to the NACA poster, and click the Voting button.
Voting closes at 12 midnight on December 12th, 2024.
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