Sue Nyathi
South AfricaunknownFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sue Nyathi is a committee member of the Kingsmead Book Fair, recognized for her contributions to South African literature and her commitment to promoting representation and relevant discussions within the literary community.
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The Polygamist is based on Sue Nyathi’s 2012 book.
Ten years in, Netflix announces new expansive slate for the rest of 2026Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-09-11
South Africa· 2026-09-11
Nyathi’s work frequently centres on women negotiating displacement, migration, patriarchy and social expectation.
How the creative works across Africa help humanise marginalised communitiesMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-07-27
South Africa· 2026-07-27
Sue Nyathi said she was pleased that the adaptation had sparked widespread discussions on social media.
Jonasi role was costly, says The Polygamist actorThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-07-24
Tanzania· 2026-07-24Also mentioned
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Sue Nyathi's The Polygamist became a Netflix global sensation.
Can ‘The Polygamist’ open the door for more Zimbabwean adaptations?Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-07-24
South Africa· 2026-07-24
Sue Nyathi is involved in the committee for the Kingsmead Book Fair.
A literary event to bookmark – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-05-16
South Africa· 2025-05-16
