BY PHESHEYA IAN KUNENE
MANZINI – Local author Lindokuhle S. Dlamini has officially launched her debut book, Genesis-anthology, at The Reader’s Café (Manzini), in an event attended by fellow writers, pastors, family, and friends.
The event took place on Thursday (August 21, 2025). Speaking to journalists, Dlamini said the book was inspired by her calling to glorify God through her gifts.
“In a world where people misuse gifts, where people worship gifts, Genesis-anthology is a wake-up call to do things the right way. Gifts are meant to glorify God, and we should not laze around when we are blessed so much,” she explained.
The anthology is a collection of poems divided into six sections, including The Glory of God, Change and Revelation, and The Soul’s Journey, among others.
Dlamini revealed that the writing process began in December 2024 and concluded in February 2025, taking approximately three months. Two of the poems, she said, were from an earlier collection written while she was in Form 2.
Reflecting on her journey, Dlamini described it as “graceful” despite moments of doubt. “I wondered if I was on the right track or if I was being carried away. One night, I sat in quietness and prayed. That moment removed all doubt. What is a journey without God? What is man without prayer?” she said.
The young author encouraged readers to purchase the book, saying it serves a greater purpose.
“It is not just to support the vision but to spread the word. The book is also meant to inspire both the young and old, male and female, to walk in righteousness and pursue their purposes,” she said.
Dlamini worked closely with published author Mrs Nonhle Dlamini, who assisted with editing, publishing, and designing the cover page. She noted that media interest in her book has already begun, with interviews lined up, signaling that her message is reaching a wider audience.
The launch event was described as a success, drawing support from the local literary and religious community, friends, and family, who joined to celebrate the milestone in Dlamini’s writing career.
