# Rhodes University alumnus and current Master’s student, Lazarus Kgageng, has officially published his debut novel, The Chords of a Hymn. The novel confronts themes of gender-based violence, queer identity, parental expectations, and survival. The book was accepted and selected for publication through the 2024 Publish’d Afrika Magazine Adopt-An-Author Programme. Kgageng says The Chords of a Hymn is not just a novel, it is a tool for healing, a voice for the unheard, and a validation of lived experiences.
Rhodes University alumnus publishes debut novel