Samuel Mqhayi
Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi [m'ka: ji] (born December 1, 1875 in Gqamahashe , † July 29, 1945 in East London ) was a South African storyteller and poet .
Short biography
Mqhayi was born in Gqamahashe as a member of the Xhosa people. His father was a teacher. Mqhayi attended a mission school and also became a teacher himself. He was also the editor of literary magazines. With his novel Ityala lama wele (1914, German: The legal case of the twins), written in the Xhosa language , which found its way into the schools of his homeland as a reader , Mqhayi laid the foundation for modern Xhosa literature. In addition to historical treatises, Samuel Mqhayi also wrote poems in which he used the traditional form of the price song to caricature British colonial rule. Mqhayi died on July 29, 1945 in East London ( South Africa ). He wrote seven stanzas for the song Nkosi Sikelel 'iAfrika from 1927 , which is part of the South African national anthem.
Other works
- Imihobe nemibongo, yokofundwa ezikolweni (Poems, 1927, Merry Songs and Lullabies for School Use)
- UDon Jani (biography, 1929)
- UMqhayi wase Ntab'ozuko (autobiography, 1939, German: Mqhayi from the mountain of prayer)
- Inzuzo (poems, 1942, German: reward)
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| SURNAME | Mqhayi, Samuel |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mqhayi, Samuel Edward Krune (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | South African storyteller and poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 1, 1875 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gqamahashe |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 29, 1945 |
| Place of death | East London (South Africa) |