“You may have fallen down, but you can get back up again. You may have doors shut, but new doors will open for you. You may have been lied on, but the truth will come to the light. You may have been hurt, but the pain will pass. You are a survivor. You have a history of surviving.”

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.