Description: (Novelist)
Solomon Mutswairo was a notable Zimbabwean novelist and poet recognized for authoring the first novel in the Shona language, Feso. He held pivotal positions in Zimbabwean academic and cultural spheres, such as being the first Writer-in-Residence at the University of Zimbabwe and Chair of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe. Mutswairo's notable achievements include writing the lyrics for the Zimbabwean national anthem, "Simudzai Mureza weZimbabwe", establishing his enduring influence as a literary and cultural icon in the country.