Youth advocate, activist and author Mathe Masupha will in October launch her debut book Reborn, a work she describes as both deeply personal and spiritual.
Masupha is no stranger to public platforms. She has made her mark in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), child protection, and mental health advocacy, championing the needs of young people, particularly adolescent girls and young women.
She has represented Lesotho on global stages, among them the Safeguard Young People International Coordination Meeting in Sandton, South Africa, and the ICPD30 Global Youth Consultation.
She also serves as a UNFPA youth representative and Her Voice Fund ambassador, roles that have enabled her to reach more than 1,700 young women across the country with initiatives on health, rights and mental wellness.
Despite her strong presence in policy and community work, Masupha said it was the personal testimonies she received that pushed her towards writing. Many people, she explained, had shared how her words and experiences helped them rediscover or deepen their faith.
“I was constantly getting messages from people who felt my journey spoke to them spiritually. Some would tell me they had found strength to renew their relationship with God. I realised I needed to put these experiences in a book, not only to share my story but to give hope to others,” she said.
The result is Reborn, which she says captures her own walk of faith and underscores the idea that salvation is a personal and intimate journey with God.
“No one else can make that connection for you. It’s about your own spark, your own openness to receive God’s guidance. A clear and open mind is essential for embarking on this spiritual path,” she noted.
To bring the book to a wider audience, Masupha has partnered with Bloom Communications, a marketing and promotions agency. Together, they are working on a strategy to ensure Reborn is accessible in both physical and online spaces.
By leveraging Bloom Communications’ expertise, she is confident that Reborn will gain the exposure it deserves and resonate with the intended readership.
But Masupha is not stopping there. She revealed that she is already working on her second book, which takes on a very different subject – her battle with acne. Having lived with the condition since she was 13, she said the journey has shaped her resilience and self-confidence.
“Acne has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It forced me to find strength in myself and to define beauty on my own terms. Over time, I realised my story was inspiring others who struggle with similar issues,” she pointed out.
The forthcoming book will combine personal reflections and lessons learned to encourage readers to embrace self-acceptance and inner confidence.
For Masupha, writing is now becoming an extension of her activism – another platform through which she can influence, uplift and connect with people, whether on health, faith or self-esteem.
As she prepares for the October launch, she hopes Reborn will serve as both a testimony and a guide for those searching for spiritual renewal.
“My greatest wish is that it helps people understand they already have what it takes to walk with God. They just need to trust their own journey,” she said.
With her voice already established in advocacy and now expanding into literature, Masupha’s work continues to inspire a generation that looks to her for both courage and guidance.
