Writer | Director
Mphonyana
Princess Mokokwe
Culturally grounded African stories for film, television, and theatre, with international reach.
Selected Work
Seipone
Writer/Director
(UPICtv, award-winning)
Ntiti Le Ntitietsana
Writer/Director
(Netflix & UNESCO)
Buying the Cow
Writer/Director
(DSTV M-Net)
Liar
Writer
(Africa adaptation)
Hunted
Production Assistant
(Forge Media)
About
Mphonyana Princess Mokokwe is a Botswana-based writer and director working across film, television, and theatre. Her work includes Netflix and UNESCO’s African Folktales Re-imagined, the award-winning film Seipone, Buying the Cow for DSTV M-Net, and the African adaptation of Liar. Alongside her screen work, she has contributed to international productions such as Hunted and has an extensive background in arts education. Her storytelling centers bold, culturally resonant African narratives with global relevance.
Recognition
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Netflix & UNESCO African Folktales Re-imagined – Top 21 shortlist
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UPICtv Top 10 Films in Botswana – Seipone
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Makgabaneng International Creative Arts Festival – 1st Prize (Seipone)
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Botswana International Film Festival – Nominee (Tlholego)
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Bantu Film Festival – Honorable Mention (Seipone)
Current Focus
Developing scripted film and television projects rooted in African experience, collaborating on international
co-productions, and mentoring emerging creatives within Botswana’s screen industry.