"Writing is a very serious business, and it is the same in Africa. You can trace the trajectory of the born writers' as they start creating and writing from a very early age. Like Ama Atta Aidoo (of Ghana) and Ben Okri of Nigeria. They were writing fiction from a very young age - and also the great Ayi Kwei Armah of Ghana too," So says literary aficionado, Leke Giwa.
Certainly Teboho Masakala of South Africa began writing impressive short stories from a very young age too. By the age of 20 he was already well known for his intriguing short fiction which was already being published in newspapers, journals and on the internet. Of course he continued to grow by leaps and bounds.
He hails from Thaba Nchu town, from the Free State in South Africa. As a kid ge was already very much interested in books and writing, inter alia basking in the Harry Potter series, and in quality African books written by the likes.of Chinua Achebe. Masakala has frequented libraries since he discovered the magic of Reading!
Masakala, born in 1988, among many literary circles, is regarded as something.of a compulsive writer, a creative one, largely versatile. Short stories continue to be his forte - reminiscent of.kindred African writers like Leseli Mokhele (Lesotho), Maxwell Perkins Kanemanyanga (Zimbabwe) and Matshidiso Taleng (South Africa)
Books by Teboho Masakala
Mind, Pen, Paper, and Ideas (2010)
Through It All (2011)
The Fall of Marcus Desmond (2012)
Shout to the Lord (2013)
Shout to the Lord The Spiritual Corner (2014)
Restoring Everything Damaged (R.E.D) 2015
DE MA PLUME (2016)
Saved by an Angel (2020)
Well done, Ntate Masakala !!
ReplyDeleteMr Masakala has done very well indeed. Kudos
ReplyDeleteI am very happy that Masakala began writing at a very young age, and was also lucky enough to start getting published from the beginning, iconic stuff
ReplyDeleteAnd a good looking gentleman too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maja
DeleteSplendid. Years ago when he was very young my sibling brother loved writing so much but there was nobody to encourage him, and I had no clue myself. I always think, what a waste of talent. I am happy Masakala from SA has had meteoric literary career
ReplyDeleteTres bien. Bon. So young, so fruitful
ReplyDeleteAlways exciting to trace the literary trajectory of a writer. Considering his profile, a born writer seems appropraiate here
ReplyDeleteA role model. Committed to his craft.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE SWIFT REFERENCES TO VARIETY OF AFRICAN WRITERS HERE.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. I have always loved writing too, but there was scant encouragement early on. And then the responsibilities of life set in. I admire the great lady Chimamanda Adochie who was certainly born to write. I guess the gentleman here also fits this category
ReplyDeleteThe reality is that it is very difficult to become a writer, especially a recognised writer, though it is much easier to get a book out these days. One must however commend the creative imaginative writers - like Mr Masakalu here
ReplyDeleteI love short stories too. Writers have always fascinated me, though we do not get to see many of them live in Africa, in our communities etc. I commend Mr Masakala of South Africa
ReplyDeleteBy the way, what does 'De ma plume" mean?
ReplyDeleteIts a french word meaning from my pen in English
DeleteTHANKS, Prof Masakala
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