Gcina Mhlophe

Gcina Mhlophe

66 · Born: Oct 24, 1958

Personal Details

BornOct 24, 1958 KwaZulu-Natal ,South Africa

Biography

Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe, born on October 24, 1958, is a multifaceted South African individual who has made a profound impact in various fields, including anti-apartheid activism, acting, storytelling, poetry, playwriting, directing, and authorship.

As a renowned storyteller, Mhlophe occupies a unique position in South African society, where storytelling is a deeply rooted tradition. Despite being a male-dominated field, she has managed to carve out a niche for herself as one of the few female storytellers in the country.

Through her captivating performances, Mhlophe strives to preserve the art of storytelling as a means of keeping history alive and inspiring a love of reading in South African children. Her repertoire includes tales told in four of South Africa's official languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, and Xhosa.

Career

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2017
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1986
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2018
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2018
Liyana
Liyana as Story