Gcina Mhlophe is a legendary South African storyteller, author, poet, and activist. Known affectionately as the "Queen of African Storytelling," she has spent decades keeping traditional folklore alive. She performs her work in English, Afrikaans, Zulu, and Xhosa, using powerful physical movements, songs, and expressions to captivate audiences.
Her famous autobiographical play, Have You Seen Zandile?, is studied globally. She also wrote The Toilet and many children's books like Stories of Africa. Beyond the stage, she founded the Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust to promote literacy and build libraries for children.