Five things about Sue Nyathi, author behind Netflix hit ‘The Polygamist’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi's novel 'The Polygamist' became a hit Netflix series in South Africa, drawing widespread attention and social media engagement.

• Sue Nyathi is a Zimbabwean author whose novel 'The Polygamist' was adapted into a Netflix series that topped South African streaming charts.
• The Netflix series, which premiered on June 12, became a national sensation with trending social media hashtags and character discussions.
• Nyathi began writing at age 10, studied finance instead of journalism, and drew inspiration for 'The Polygamist' from her family's polygamous history.