Wiseman Magwa (born 1962) is a

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and educator.

Biography

Magwa is a lecturer at Gweru Teacher's College. He is one of very few

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writers using oral performances and texts to educate communities on social issues including

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, promiscuity and

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. He works with fellow playwright Willie Chigidie, with the Midlands Drama Association for Schools and Colleges.

Bibliography

* 1990: ''Mafaro'' (''Carnal Pleasure'') ** "Nhumbu Ndeyenyu" ("You are Responsible for the Pregnancy") ** "Tawanda Mwana'ngu" ("Tawanda, My Son") * 1991: ''Atsunzunya Rega Atsikwe'' (''One who Closes One's Eyes should be Left to be Trampled'') — with Willie Chigidie * 1991: ''Njuzu'' (''Water Spirits'' or ''Mermaid'' ) * 1997: ''The Careers of Women Teachers Under Apartheid'' — with Shirley Motleke Mahlase

References

1962 births Living people Zimbabwean dramatists and playwrights Zimbabwean educators {{Zimbabwe-writer-stub