Thandolwami (on hold)
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A heart warming story about love, abuse and tribalism. Thandolwami is a Ndebele word which means "My Love". The story is set in modern day Zimbabwe. What happens when two young people fall in love but they are from 2 different tribes? Need l mention that for decades these tribes have not liked each other, regardless of the fact that they live in the same country?
Find out how Gilbert Rufaro Chitsikwapasi and Ntandokazi Dlamini maneuver their love among tribal differences, opinions, family feuds, distance and a whole lot more drama that life throws at them.
Is love enough? Will their love succeed to a happily ever after or will they succumb to the mounting pressure and give up?
There's only one way to find out.
Cover image credit: Tafadzwa Kwesu.
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