Ezizweni: Untold Stories of an Ancient African Civilization

It all begins with the medieval age of Africa most glorious clans and empire's! The world at this point is not bound by boundaries nor continental separations and in the mist of it all, rules Menelick, a giant Bhanda Emperor.His territories and power stretch limitlessly throughout Africa. However his judgement and rule is overlooked by his own people! With the help of conspirators,Theodore his youngest son overthrows him and stamps out any opposition except his big brother, Nazaar, the rightful heir to the throne! As the two colossals engage in a series of clashes, Kane, another contender to the throne, the first albino is born and he is the bastard child of the late king Menelick! Unlike his half brothers, Kane grows to be an evil shaman, warrior and schemer! His claim to the throne begins after his witch mother is killed during Nazaar and Theodore's war!



Kane is exiled and finds refuge in Egypt were the great Pharaoh Naimer adopts him and makes him one of the princes! The new Egyptian Prince infuses the battle tactics of both the Bhanda and Egypt Empires, bracing for the eventual clash between the two empires. Many allies join these wars as they spiral over some time including the great Queen of Sheba, King Bhengazi,the first dwarfs and even the first people of Wakanda! Just like the proceedings of the "Mfecane"(great famine) before Shaka Zulu was king, many kingdoms disperse allover Africa because of these wars whilst some are born out of it!



Thabo Clive Mathonsi is an Zimbabwean author, script writer, development practitioner and content creator who has devoted all his passion and efforts to art,media and social work. He has extensive experience in unusual,diverse and innovative writing and creative skills. His novel titled Blessings (Tears Of An African Child) was recognized in the top 100 of the Journal of African Youth Literature in 2020.