Former school hails Sue Nyathi as The Polygamist trends globally
· The South African
A school in Bulawayo has paid tribute to acclaimed author and former student Sue Nyathi following the global success of the Netflix adaptation of her bestselling novel, The Polygamist.
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Girls’ College congratulated Nyathi after the series began trending internationally, describing her achievement as a proud moment for the institution and its alumni community.
In a message shared on its official Facebook page, Girls’ College highlighted Nyathi’s remarkable literary journey and the growing global recognition of her work.
School proud of its former student
“Celebrating Our Alumni! The College is proud of its Old Girl, Sue Nyathi whose novel, The Polygamist, has been adapted to a Netflix Series of the same title. The Polygamist Series is currently trending globally,” the school wrote.
“Congratulations Sue. We at Girls’ College are proud of your achievements.”
The message quickly drew attention from former students and supporters, many of whom praised Nyathi for putting Zimbabwean literature on the international map.
A milestone for Zimbabwean storytelling
Nyathi is widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s leading contemporary authors.
Her books have earned a loyal readership across Africa and beyond for their relatable portrayals of family dynamics, relationships, identity and social issues.
The adaptation of The Polygamist into a Netflix series marks a significant milestone not only in her career but also for Zimbabwean storytelling, bringing a homegrown story to millions of viewers around the world.
The global streaming platform has provided a larger audience for the story, further elevating Nyathi’s profile as an author whose work resonates beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.
A successful literary career
Girls’ College also highlighted Nyathi’s impressive catalogue of published works, which includes A Family Affair, The Polygamist, The Gold Diggers, When Secrets Become Stories and An Angel’s Demise.
Over the years, her novels have explored complex social and cultural issues affecting modern African societies while offering readers engaging and thought-provoking narratives.
For Girls’ College, Nyathi’s latest success serves as an inspiration to current students and a reminder of the impact that its alumni continue to make in various fields around the world.
As The Polygamist continues to attract global attention on Netflix, the Bulawayo-born author’s achievement is being celebrated not only by readers but also by the school that helped shape her early years.