Valenda Leping a Tswana Poet
- A brief introduction about yourself.
My Name is Valenda Leping , Stage Name- Segagudi .
I am from the smallest Village called Verdwaal near Mafikeng at North West, I’m kind and loving I like to write poems and stories about bad and Good things. Writting is my Thing Iam Good on it, I’ve done my Matric last year. I’m .
- What your contribution to literature in Africa?
I once wrote a poem about death and it was published.
- Your challenges?
Sometimes I dn’t get support from my family ,Sometimes I don’t have Money to go to Competition or to enter but i always trying and never give up.
- What your recommend to be done?
For All of my poems to be published.
- Your highlights about your craft?
My poems are talking about how death makes us suffer and how love is so sweet but sometimes bad and how people in our country being raped.
- Do you have followers, Social Media handles, Real life following, how are Africans reacting to your craft?
YES some are supporting me but most of then they are jealousy for me.
- How can Africans collaborations help in building arts, culture and literature?
By helping each other and support youth to follow their dreams.
- Does your county support your craft much?
NO
- Who is your mentor, People whom you look up to?
Motlase C.D Mogotsi
- What can you say to encourage an upcoming writter,Publisher or Editor anyone wishing to venture into your area of specialization?
I want to encourage people to follow their dreams and don’t give up they must keep on trying.
- Your last word!
Love what you are doing.
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