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| '''Ingoapele Madingoane''' (1950 - c. 1998) was a South African poet and activist, and a member of the group of Black poets that organized in ] during the ]. | '''Ingoapele Madingoane''' (1950 - c. 1998) was a South African poet and activist, and a member of the group of Black poets that organized in ] during the ]. | ||
| Madingoane was born in ], a suburb of ].<ref name=index>{{cite journal|title=Ingoapele Madingoane: Poet laureate of Soweto |journal=] |pages=37-38 |volume=Index on Censorship |year=1984}}</ref> His best-known poem, "Africa my Beginning, Africa my Ending", was first published in 1979 by Ravan Press; the authorities banned it within two months. Madingoane performed the poem widely, backed by flutes and drums from Mihloti Black Theatre. He died, after a long illness, c. 1998.< |
Madingoane was born in ], a suburb of ].<ref name=index>{{cite journal|title=Ingoapele Madingoane: Poet laureate of Soweto |journal=] |pages=37-38 |volume=Index on Censorship |year=1984}}</ref> His best-known poem, "Africa my Beginning, Africa my Ending", was first published in 1979 by Ravan Press; the authorities banned it within two months. Madingoane performed the poem widely, backed by flutes and drums from Mihloti Black Theatre. He died, after a long illness, c. 1998.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/good-life/2011-07-08-brilliant-writer-and-political-activist/ |newspaper=] |title=Brilliant writer and political activist |date=8 July 2011 |accessdate=3 January 2024}}</ref> | ||
| He was granted a "Posthumous Literary Award" in 2006 (along with ] and ]) during the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Recipients |url=https://sala.org.za/2006-2/ |access-date=3 January 2024 |website=SALA}}</ref> | He was granted a "Posthumous Literary Award" in 2006 (along with ] and ]) during the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Recipients |url=https://sala.org.za/2006-2/ |access-date=3 January 2024 |website=SALA}}</ref> | ||
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Ingoapele Madingoane (1950 - c. 1998) was a South African poet and activist, and a member of the group of Black poets that organized in Soweto during the Black Consciousness Movement.
Madingoane was born in Sophiatown, a suburb of Johannesburg. His best-known poem, "Africa my Beginning, Africa my Ending", was first published in 1979 by Ravan Press; the authorities banned it within two months. Madingoane performed the poem widely, backed by flutes and drums from Mihloti Black Theatre. He died, after a long illness, c. 1998.
He was granted a "Posthumous Literary Award" in 2006 (along with Bessie Head and James Moiloa) during the South African Literary Awards.
References
- "Ingoapele Madingoane: Poet laureate of Soweto". Index on Censorship. Index on Censorship: 37–38. 1984.
- "Brilliant writer and political activist". The Sowetan. 8 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- "2006 Recipients". SALA. Retrieved 3 January 2024.