That is why we say she must be treated with care, Do her any harm? A real man wouldn’t dare! To make a good impression, just step out of her way! And the most you should say is, “Hope you have a nice day.” She’s our...
Read MorePosted by Makewana | May 10, 2016 | Everyday narratives |
MD: So everyone calls you Make Tawo. What is your given name? MT (Laughs): My real name is Alinafe Bale. Of course, Bale is my husband’s name, so I’m actually Alinafe MD: So everyone calls you Make Tawo. What is your given...
Read MorePosted by Makewana | May 10, 2016 | Literary works, Poetry |
Once upon a bright afternoon It was the hands Shaped like talons Those hands, they clawed their way Through me, Tore at my face Tore my afternoon Tore my fairy-tale Tore at the ribbons of my life, Tore my once upon a...
Read MorePosted by Makewana | May 10, 2016 | Guest Feature |
Makewana’s Daughters (MD): First of all, congratulations for winning the award of Best Movie (Southern Africa) on Movie Magic. Can you tell us more about what inspired the film? Joyce Mhango-Chavula (JM-C): Thank you. In 2013 I...
Read MoreRose Chibambo is gone. As I hunt for memories with which to pay tribute to her, to recapture echoes of her voice, I think of the many ways in which people will remember her, depending on how they knew her or interacted with her....
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