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Sesotho poetry is a form of artistic expression using the written and spoken word practiced by the Basotho people in Southern Africa.Written poetry in the Sesotho language has existed for over 150 years however, the oral poetry has been practiced throughout Basotho history.
Puleng touched on a variety of themes in his poetry. His poem Bohwa bja ka "My Inheritance" was as protest against Apartheid. [12] The poetry of Puleng is recognized as being of "a high standard" and is recommended to be included in the high school curriculum and taught in high schools where Northern Sotho is spoken. [13]
During the 1970s he was a central figure among African-American poets, encouraging interest in Africa as well as the practice of poetry as a performance art; he was well known for his readings in New York City jazz clubs. Kgositsile was one of the first to bridge the gap between African poetry and African-American poetry in the United States.
Kgotso Pieter David (K.P.D.) Maphalla (born 1955, South Africa – died 5 April 2021, South Africa) was a writer in the Sesotho language. [1] [2] An author of more than 40 books, Maphalla has received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Free State, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature. [3]
While Thomas Mofolo's work has been widely examined, his life story has been largely overlooked and no complete biography has been published. [1] What is known stems from a short autobiographical sketch that appeared in 1930, the work of Daniel Kunene in the 1980s, and more recent archival research by the curator of Morija Museum and Archives.
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