gamaphile

Gama (Word) Phile (Lover of) = Gama❤️Phile. Dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling and uncovering great writing that is not currently mainstream.

[gamaphile @gamaphile]

The African Literary Scene is yet to realise its full potential. We want to be part of getting more stories to you. Check out this interview on @AfternoonChat to hear more about what we're trying to do with https://t.co/mUF3RiR3df: https://t.co/fPbwA6gWgH #CelebrateStorytelling

[gamaphile @gamaphile]

Dear Mhlekazi @ZakesMda, we're trying to get a hold of you to discuss our 2020/2021 Writers Programme and haven't succeeded. Can you kindly advise us how best to reach you via inbox. We'd really appreciate it🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Fred Khumalo @FredKhumalo]

My Zulu novel on the sinking of the SS Mendi during the First World War now available. R160. Also available is a collection of children's short stories, UManzekhofi Nezakhe, also R160. To place an order, please DM me

[Sue Nyathi @SueNyathi]

Yes it's my birthday today🤭. Thanking God for the 42 years of my life. I am truly blessed😇. You have kept me this long so I can walk into my destiny with purpose. Amen! 🙏🏽

[BookishMamzo @PulengHopper]

You deserve it and your are capable Tumelo. My family is good thanks. Keeping warm and out of mischief 😀

[Sue Nyathi @SueNyathi]

@mhandupandu No!!! What you should say is: "Nobody deserves this. Nobody"
By asking that question you imply she did something that provoked that reaction. e.g The way she was dressed. The way she responded etc etc.

[Sue Nyathi @SueNyathi]

Everytime a black woman is reported beaten/murdered/raped on the TL. The question that frequently arises is:
"What did she do to deserve it?"
Until you realize how problematic that question is you will remain part of the problem we have in dealing with gender based violence.

[Netflix Nigeria @NetflixNaija]

📣We’ve got MAJOR news for you today! Netflix has partnered with acclaimed producer @MoAbudu to bring you two of Nigeria’s most beloved literary classics to screens around the world! 📚🎥

[Lọlá Shónẹ́yìn @lolashoneyin]

Sometimes, dreams take years... Thank you to my brilliant producer @MoAbudu for all your hard work. Thank you, @netflix for believing in the story. 🥰

[Musa Okwonga @Okwonga]

This is maybe the angriest thing I have ever written, and it’s how I feel about the week we’ve just seen: “Don’t tell me there are Nazis by the lake.” https://t.co/0LR7VFrcgW for @BylineTimes

#blacklivesmatter
#GeorgeFloyd

[Titty Mboweni* 🇵🇸 @PearlPillay]

Name an animal that brutalises females in their species the way men do.

They're not animals. They're men. They're people's fathers, brothers, uncles & friends. They're the ones who sit next to us on public transport and in offices. They're normal, and that's what's terrifying.

[African @ali_naka]

Dear Africans, Poverty is not a virtue. There is NO DIGNITY in Poverty. Voting for INCOMPETENCE and praying afterwards is not a solution. Life “after death” won’t correct that Either. Focus Africans

[Zakes Mda @ZakesMda]

Twitteratti, Tweeple, Tweeps and Twerps (place yourself where you choose), allow me the indulgence of quoting myself in my criticism of our electoral system in my Biko Lecture of 2001: “...elected representatives are not accountable to the people, but to party bosses.”

[gamaphile @gamaphile]

@Guepard_1 @JeleCynthia We hope you don't mind @JeleCynthia, we're looking to get in touch.

[#Tsekiso @Guepard_1]

@JeleCynthia hi.
This is Tumelo.
I gave your number to the founder of @gamaphile, I would have liked to first call & get your permission but my phone calls are restricted & I'm not able to do so
If I have upset you, I would like to beg your pardon
Not sure if the # is current

[gamaphile @gamaphile]

The general anxiety around the corona virus crisis, working from home and homeschooling has kind of hampered our progress this year. But we're starting to look beyond our cramped table, see the light and enjoy the sunset again.

How are you doing?

[gamaphile @gamaphile]

Get a hold of this book. It's the Gama♥️Phile Writers' Competition 2019 winner! It is simply un-putdown-able.

Congratulations and great cover @Aya_Xaba!

[Andrea Nattrass @Andrea_Nattrass]

The @PanMacmillanSA open submission period - this year for commercial fiction - starts on the 15th of June. We look forward to your submissions!

[BookishMamzo @PulengHopper]

She is a get up, go, and do girl 🤩