Bula Buka Publishers Presents: “Soccer Queen of North Jozi” by Reneilwe Mokgothu – A Captivating Novel of Love, Scandal, and Survival in South Africa’s Soccer Elite

Johannesburg, South Africa – [September 2024] – Bula Buka Publishers is thrilled to announce the release of “Soccer Queen of North Jozi” by debut author Reneilwe Mokgothu, coming in early December 2024. With the compelling subtitle “Own Goal scored between Luxury and Scandals,” this engrossing novel takes readers on a journey through the glamorous yet perilous world of South Africa’s soccer stars and their slay queen girlfriends.

Set against the backdrop of Johannesburg’s elite northern suburbs, “Soccer Queen of North Jozi” follows the life of Pearl, a beauty queen from Mafikeng. Determined to escape poverty, Pearl envisions a future filled with luxury through her relationship with Thabang, a premier league soccer player notorious for his womanizing ways. As Pearl pursues her ‘soft life,’ she soon realizes the reality is far from glamorous. Intense rivalry, high-profile relationship challenges, and the dark side of celebrity culture complicate her journey, exposing a world rife with betrayal, witchcraft, secret relationships, and relentless ambition.

This exciting new release joins Bula Buka’s distinguished diary chronicle genre, home to bestsellers like Mike Maphoto’s Diary of a Zulu Girl, Lesego Maake’s Diary of a Side Chick Makhwapheni, and Londiwe Xaba and Siphelele Masango’s Diary of a Cheating Wife. Known for exploring the complexities of modern relationships in the era of social media, the diary chronicle genre has become a literary sensation, captivating millions of readers across South Africa and beyond. These novels delve into themes of wealth, indulgence, societal pressures, and the often-dubious dynamics between blessers, blessees, slay queens/kings, and the players who navigate Johannesburg’s high-end lifestyle.

Reneilwe Mokgothu, a novelist, poet, activist, and media practitioner, has been passionate about storytelling since her high school days, where she founded a newspaper. Her career path in media studies, public relations, and creative arts has been shaped by her commitment to social justice, a theme reflected in her captivating storytelling.

“Soccer Queen of North Jozi” will be available in leading South African bookstores such as Exclusive Books, Bargain Books, Airport Bookshop, PNA, Protea Boekwinkel, Ramsgate Stationers, and Wordsworth Books, and internationally through Amazon and Apple iBooks. Readers can pre-order their copies now at Bula Buka’s website: https://bulabuka.co.za/store/.

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