“When you first meet a person, sometimes they'll pretend to be all that you like. Deception is hard to predict instantly at times, but if you hang with them for a while their true colors will eventually begin to show.”

Amaka Imani Nkosazana is a South African writer and poet. She blends African oral traditions with contemporary themes, exploring identity, resilience, and the Black female experience through vivid, lyrical language. Her work often bridges cultural storytelling with personal reflection.