“Most people are not really scared of death. They are merely terrified of being taken to a mortuary and/or being buried or cremated and/or being forgotten.”

Mokokoma Mokhonoana is a South African writer and public speaker. She is best known for her work exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the Black female experience in contemporary Africa, blending memoir, fiction, and cultural critique. Her writing often centers on navigating personal and societal challenges with wit and depth.