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<p>We are fortunate enough to be writing about <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Mzansi Author and Media Award </span></strong>nominated best Author. Meet one of our Africa very own Author, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kwanele Marcia Ndlovu</span></strong>. </p>
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<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kwanele</span></strong> She is a 20 years old young writer born in KZN, New Castle. Beside being an author, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Ndlovu</span></strong> is a  second year student at the University of Freestate (Bloemfontein Campus) persuing a career in Bachelor of Education. She is a good hearted individual who is always inclined to help and understand others. Kwanele is a multitalented soul, she is a writer, poet, actress and a storyteller. "I am a very sensitive and a weird person ," she explained.</p>
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<p>She unwrapped her story and explained her journey into poetry and writing. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kwanele</span></strong> discovers writing as her coping mechanism. "I don't know how to Express myself out loud, I just cry and write everything down," she revealed.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Ndlovu</span></strong> said that she fell in love with poetry a while after discovering her love for writing. "I know how good I am in formulating scenarios that don't really exist and makes them looks real," kwanele explained. "Loneliness inspired me to keep writing in a different way. I always manage to understand others through writing." She further illustrated that, writing heals her heart in any ways, and writing makes her feel alive. "For me it will forever be the only powerful form of communication. I find solance in writing." </p>
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<p>Just like any other individuals who encounter challenges in their success journey, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kwanele</span></strong> also had so far encountered challenges. " Failing to raise enought money in time for publication and books distrubitation was one of my greatest challenges," she said. Her second published book titled "<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Bruices of love</span></strong>" had scored her a nomination  to compete for MAMA Award. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Ndlovu</span></strong> is asking for support and votes to win the Award. </p>
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<p class="popmake-510">The voting lines are still open until 31st July 2021. "To vote for me  simple SMS the word MAMA 885 to 40439 and sms cost only R2," she explained. "You have more than one chances to vote," she said. However, for book orders, she is available on most social platforms and can be reached on +27786936363 for calls and WhatsApp. IG: Kwanehndlovu12 and Facebook: Kwaneh Ndlov. </p>
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