Sue Nyathi: The Zimbabwean author behind Netflix’s global hit The Polygamist
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
10/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Rejected by publishers and self-published with borrowed money, Sue Nyathi never imagined The Polygamist would become a Netflix hit. 14 years later, she’s watching her novel’s television adaptation become a global sensation.


