Iqunga, by Dudu Busani-Dube
Iqunga, by Dudu Busani-Dube
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The fourth book in Dudu Busani-Dube's bestselling Hlomu series functions as a prequel exploring the origins of the Zulu brothers and their family history. Moving between past and present, it fills in backstory threaded through the earlier novels — including who killed Zandile's father and the origins of the family's twin curse — a dead priest and a mother burned to death set the mystery in motion. Readers are advised to read the first three books (Hlomu the Wife, Zandile the Resolute and Naledi His Love) first for full context.
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This book was just delish, so engaging and pleasurable. I loved how it has many different points of view, getting to understand each member especially those who were minor in the first books. Loved also the names heading of the chapters and how she was like unapologetic about Zulu statements with no translations lol I just passed them. The book also has many characters tjo- had to scratch my memory to remember some of the links. It really helps to refresh one’s memory with the first 3 books and the short stories on the Zulu brothers that are on the Hlomu website.
Iqunga is like a backdrop, the foundational story of the Zulu brothers on where they came from, their forefathers, and the familial curse. It seals some of the pending stories in the first books like who killed Zandile’s father, Nqoba and Gugu how they came to be, Hlomu and Mqoqi, the family curse of twins. In all the Hlomu books so far, I love how Dudu encores on the importance of family, culture and relationships(be it sexual or friendships).
I like the change in storytelling. I loved all the previous books but this one is extra special. I like how it keeps going back and forth between the past and present. Dudu Busani-Dube is a talented writer and this book is a testament to her talent. I like how this book gives a deeper insight into generations of the Zulu family.
Book four of the Hlomu series unravels all the mysteries behind the Zulu brothers and where they come from. I believe this book is the necessary base we needed to fully understand the behaviors and characters of the Zulu brothers and their roots. Brilliant articulation of the storyline. it was intriguing to watch the Zulu brothers discover where they truly come from and who their father was and what he had left behind before his life with Nomafu, their mother.
First read the 3 books Naledi, Zandile and Hlomu the wife to understand the characteristic of Zulu Men. The Author is an experienced Journalist and articaculates this story dramatically well!