Diamonds from Dust of Sands of Africa

About the Book

Diamonds from Dust of Sands of Africa is a scintillating and complementary book of poetry collaboration between two philosophical and intellectual South African writers that offers a vibrant, contemporary, and well-spoken poetic justice. As new authors, this work is Mr. Semenya’s and Mr. Seroki’s very first published book of poetry, and with it they bring to the poetry enthusiasts and the literary community a fascinating multi-thematic poetry that speaks a mouthful of Africa and the world as a whole, and it aims at taking worldwide poetry to a whole new level. This book comprises a plethora of highly humorous, inspirational, and enlightening poems tackling matters of life such as love, religion, culture, politics, societal phobias, and socioeconomic conflicts with the most logical approach and depth that are conducive for learning and understanding. These two authors have different styles of writing, very distinct and expressive, which should ideally stimulate the interest of every reader whose eye catches sight of the book, and their writing abilities make an integral part of world literature.

About the Author

ABOUT THE POETS Semenya, Choene Alley (1992 –) Choene Alley Semenya is a South African born proficient English author and intellectual poetry writer hailing from the small village of Moletjie Ga-Matamanyane in Limpopo province. He is a pharmacist by profession, and also serves as an academic lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) where he has currently enrolled for his Masters of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) specializing in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, in Pretoria, South Africa. Mr. Semenya defines poetry as a platform to tell the truth, to impart knowledge and experiences through valuable writing for fun and leisure. Whilst in his childhood he was bedazzled by, and excelled in literature. Much of his work is focused on fantasy and romantic fiction, and is mostly dedicated to newly literate adults. Seroki, Tshediso (1984 –) Tshediso Seroki, real name Tshediso Andries Louw, is a very flexible poet and a motivational speaker who hails from a small town named Kroonstad in The Free State, South Africa. He is the eldest of his siblings and his parents are oblivious that he is writer. Growing up, ideally Tshediso was very fond of becoming a Medical Doctor; however, after obtaining his radiography degree (B.Rad) from the Central University of Technology he now practices as Diagnostic Radiographer at Tokollo Hospital located in Heilbron in the Free State. He has started since performing on open-mic sessions from 2013 and is still trying to find his voice on stage. He is a passionate lover of words and he is quite hungry for excellence.