Gladman Ngubo - a short biography and bibliography of this KwaZulu-Natal author.
Gladman Ngubo, also known by the name Mvukuzane, was
born
in Durban in Cato Manor (Mkhumbane) the place of stokvels
and Marabi music, but grew up in his rural home at
Umzimkhulu. Whilst working in Durban he became a trade
unionist where his leadership qualities quickly emerged
and he was elected as a shop steward. His talent as a
writer and a praise poet was soon discovered when he
recited at trade union meetings and rallies. In 1987 he
joined the Congress of South African Writers (COSAW). In
1988 he was elected to serve in COSAW’s Provincial
Executive structure in KwaZulu-Natal where he earned
respect because of his passion for developing writers from
previously disadvantaged communities.
In part, these
factors influenced the decision to elect him as
representative to the Zabalaza Festival that was held in
London in 1990. In 1991, he completed a diploma course in
Cultural Work (1990-1991), organised by The Culture and
Working Life Project at the University of Natal and in
1993 he obtained a Community Development Certificate also
at the University of Natal. In 1993, he was employed as a
Project Co-ordinator of the Natal Youth Publishing Project
(NYPP), publishers of Realtime Magazine. In 1994, Ngubo
was a finalist of the Bertram's V.0. Literature Award, and
in 1995, was chosen as Writer of Merit in the same
competition. Other career highlights include being a
marketer for Y Press's Outcomes-based Education (OBE)
books to schools in KwaZulu-Natal and being a part-time
Zulu translator and editor for DRUM Magazine. In
2001, he
was employed by DRUM Magazine on contract as Development
Officer in KwaZulu-Natal. In 2002, when the DRUM offices
relocated to Johannesburg, he was employed by Media 24 to
be its representative in KwaZulu-Natal. Gladman Ngubo was
also co-ordinator of Poetry and Language Development, a
project of the Durban Arts Association. He is currently
the CEO of Durban Arts Association. Bibliograpy1996. Amandl'Esam bane.
1998. Yekantni Ulzuzenza.
2003. Kazi Ikusas Lisiphatheleni. For more information please visit
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