Sihle-isipho NONTSHOKWENI

For positively impacting the world through storytelling in Film Literature, leaving an indelible mark for generations, Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni was listed in Mail Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans (2022). She is the holder of two master's degrees from the University of Cape Town and Peking University in Beijing (Summa Cum Laude). Her creative endeavour began as a single story of Wanda and has since become a serialised storybook with international honours: Skipping Stones Honor Awards (Oregon, 2021) for promoting an understanding of cultures, cultivating cooperation and encouraging a deeper awareness of diversity, Best Children's Book of the Year (2022), selected by the Bank Street College of Education (New York City, 2022) for its literary quality, excellent presentation, and emotional impact on young readers. Sihle has since developed Wanda into an annual festival, a Children's book writing course for UCT and a TV Series line. Sihle-isipho is the inspiring force behind The Ultimate Book Show, operating as the Head of Production of this pioneering documentary series that lifts the place of Literature in society. In 2024, Sihle-isipho was awarded by EC Dept. Sports Arts & Culture under the film category for her contribution to film production.

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