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Percy Shozi with his children, smiling together and sharing a moment of creativity.
Percy Shozi reading a book at Federation Square in Melbourne.

Percy is a South African author and musician living in Melbourne.

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He was named Percival by his Aunty, who believed he’d be a person who perseveres through all things (and he is).

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He also has a Zulu name, Mqondisi, (yes, it has a click in it) but most people in Australia can’t pronounce it.

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He grew up in the Valley of 1000 Hills, near Durban, South Africa - a place that gave him culture, and a deep desire to help people find hope in struggle. His music and books do exactly this. 

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He now lives in Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. He spends a whole lot of time playing keyboard and reading bedtime stories. 

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He noticed that his daughters rarely see themselves in these bedtime stories. So, he decided to write a series about Zola, a mixed-race girl working out where she fits in this world. 

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He has also published two motivational poetry books for adults - Wings of an Eagle and I Am Sold. 

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He sings in Makepisi a Melbourne-based South African acapella group, singing contemporary and traditional African songs.

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His favourite food is his mum’s jeqe (steamed bread) and beans, which no one can cook like her, and which is definitely worth travelling back to South Africa for. 

 

View of Inanda Dam in South Africa, Percy Shozi's hometown.
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