- Kgshak Akec found herself in uncharted waters when she travelled abroad at the age of six, starting a new life in a completely different environment
- The storyteller and poet discovered her calling in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, when she completed the first draft of her debut book in just three months
- She later finished and published the book and went on to graduate from a prestigious university in Australia, with social media users congratulating her on her achievements
Education is often described as the key to success, and only a few people fully understand the significance of that statement and go the extra mile to actualise it.
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A woman is over the moon as she celebrates a major academic milestone, proudly sharing her achievement on social media.
Kgshak Akec could not contain her excitement as she graduated from university with a Master’s degree, marking a significant chapter in her educational journey.
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When did Kgshak Akec travel to Australia?
Her path to success was not easy. At the age of six, she left her home country and moved abroad, beginning life in a new environment.
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“Born in South Sudan, Kgshak journeyed from South Sudan to Egypt, then to Australia at just six years old, arriving in a new country with a new language and an imagination that simply refused to be quiet. She grew up in Geelong, attending St Francis Xavier and Clonard College before studying at Deakin University, where she is now completing her Master’s degree in Creative Writing.
Long before any degree or literary award, though, Kgshak was already a storyteller, the kind of child who insisted on telling bedtime stories to her siblings before mum or dad even had a chance,” her post read.
Kgshak Akec writes first draft in 2020
In 2020, during the first COVID-19 lockdown, she sat down and poured her heart onto the page, turning her passion into reality.
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Three months later, she had completed the first draft of Hopeless Kingdom, a compelling debut novel told through the perspectives of a South Sudanese mother and daughter navigating migration, identity, love, and survival in Australia.
“The book went on to win the prestigious 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript and was published by UWA Publishing in 2022. In 2023, it was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award, one of the highest honours in Australian literature,” the post continued.
Kgshak later shared beautiful graduation photos as she celebrated her academic achievement after years of hard work and dedication.
Netizens congratulate Kgshak Akec
She was all smiles as she posed for photos that quickly attracted attention online, with social media users joining in to celebrate her success.
glamma_johnson:
“There are so many real stories to be told and shared, and here is the storyteller. Looking forward to your future work.”
susann.l:
“Let me go and find this book.”
thelostb0ys23:
“Keep flying our flag high.”
nene_jarrah:
“Proud South Sudanese.”
righteous_pr:
“One of the best!!”
Winniyian:
“Kgshak is a writer, poet, performing artist, and artist-in-residence at Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company in Melbourne. She has graced writers’ festivals, visited schools, and continues to champion underrepresented voices with every single word she writes. Her work fills a silence that Australian literature has carried for far too long. She once said a young girl from Norlane can go and achieve amazing things. We believe her because she already has.”
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US-based Kenyan IT specialist graduates with Master’s
In another story, from late nights in Boston to a hard-earned graduation milestone, Anthony Thuo reached a major milestone in his academic journey.
The Kenyan-born cybersecurity expert completed a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance in the United States.
The excited graduate shared the news on social media, thanking God for helping him complete the rigorous programme.
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