Buhle Ngaba, 5 Favourites

in April 2025

The African imaginary Library, other than living online, is an actual space (300 books and counting). Buhle Ngaba is a multi-award winning South African actor, writer and theatre activist whose writing and thoughts on books we are proud to celebrate.

Here are her 5 Favourites:

  1. Dintshontsho Tsa Bo-Juliuse Kesara (Shakespeares Julius Caesar) translated into Setswana by Sol Plaatje
  2. Maru by Bessie Head
  3. What Remains by Nadia Davids
  4. How to Be a Revolutionary by C.A Davids
  5. Hullo Bu-Bye Ko Ko Come In by Koleka Putuma

Littlegig Library is supported by The African Imaginary. A foundation for the creation of literature, film and music on the continent.

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