The Life and Times of Es'kia Mphahlele

A wonderful documentary about one of South Africa's greatest authors, Es'kia Mphahlele, who was one of the first writers to leave for exile in the 1950s and write about apartheid as it was unfolding in South Africa. His novel "Down Second Avenue" became an international sensation and was based on his personal struggles of being raised in poverty, getting an education and leaving the country. Es'kia eventually returned to South Africa in August 1977, during a tumultuous period one year after the June 16, 1976 Soweto riots and less than a month before the death of Steve Bantu Biko. Despite opposition from the South African government, he was offered a position at the University of Witwatersrand and he became an influential cultural leader, revered for his ideas on education and African Humanism.

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If it wasn't for this man's books I don't think I would have been a reader. Ngiyabonga baba Mphahlele🙏

[@JamesAinsworth-AA]

Mveli Hlatshwayo - He was a Fundi, a genius, who cast light upon the path of our enlightenment and awakening. More people need to read and learn about his work.

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Thanks so much for both Part 1 & 2. This was awesome.

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Down Second Avenue.... love u

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Thanks very much mnewethu, did not know much about him,,,,

[@kagisokwenda]

Some section are from "Africa My Music"---one of the greatest autobiographer in Africa.

[@blackhibiscus1876]

This is rich.