About Name: Bonnie Matlala Country Representing: South Africa The desire to test myself against great story tellers in Africa. Storytelling to me is to transport people to a place they have never been. Telling people a story they will never forget. It’s real, and many people can relate… Read More »Why don’t you have a business uncle? by Bonny Matlala
2021 Contestants
Below is a list of all qualifying submissions received from all participating countries.
about Name: Xolile Cele Country Representing: South Africa Besides being passionate about storytelling, I want my story to be heard across the continent. It has the potential to inspire and motivate someone who may feel that they are suffering the same fate that I had suffered in my… Read More »If our wounds were visible by Xolile Cele
If our wounds were visible by Xolile Cele
about Name: Kelvin Ololdapash Country Representing: Kenya I am a community leader and have been advocating against FAGM in the Maasai community. This is an opportunity for me to reach out to the world! Storytelling is a communication channel that has been handed down through generations. It is… Read More »How a young girl’s scream pushed me to be a change maker by Kelvin Ololdapash
How a young girl’s scream pushed me to be a change maker by Kelvin Ololdapash
about Name: Refilwe Mashaba Country Representing: South Africa I love to heal and encourage other people who are struggling with ills and problems in their own lives. Sharing my story would mean that my thoughts and my capabilities don’t die in my heart. It is Therapeutic, it’s love,… Read More »Chronicles of an unemployed woman by Refilwe Mashaba
Chronicles of an unemployed woman by Refilwe Mashaba
It is a story that reminds me of forgiveness. And also we make choices in life whether good or bad and it’s your choice to live with bitterness or release yourself by forgiving the other person. I chose to forgive and understand my mother’s choices.
Christmas was never the same by Nolubabalo Rani
It marks a very delicate part of my life and what a way to breathe than to share bits and pieces from that time.
My near-death experience at an after funeral party by Samson Abwao
Storytelling is a valuable tool for preserving and passing on knowledge, teaching truth, instilling values, and even building relationships and business. It is a gift that helps us impact the world.
You are never too young to be a hero by Stanley Phiri
about Name: Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto Country Representing: South Africa I am from a small village that believes so much in heritage, culture and tradition and prides itself in its practices. The belief in heritage played a major role in our lives. The upbringing was intact, and added value… Read More »The best childhood memory by Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto
The best childhood memory by Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto
When asked why she chose to tell this story, Lungile said, “To be honest I needed to share my story for me to heal.”
I couldn’t allow my children to grow up without their father by Lungile Dhlamini
“I chose it because I initially felt awful in the moment of experiencing it, later when I got home, I decided that I’d put all of that to good use, that maybe something may come out of my embarrassment.”