Mayowe seeks to enlighten the world on African literature

FEMALE author, poet and spoken word artist Chengeto Mayowe has said her trilogy titled Daughters of Fate launched today combined Japanese and Zimbabwean cultures as well as traditions through fiction to create a magical world.

Mayowe, who considers herself a “modern traditional healer or svikiro”, said she decided to create a trilogy based on people who look like her while highlighting some of her favourite myths and legends.

“Call it a five-year plan if you must, but through my writing I want people to know about African gods and goddesses, myths and legends, but I am starting close to home first.

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