READ: Poetry Africa 2021 Keynote Address by Dr Stella Nyanzi

​​Dr. Stella Nyanzi is a multiple award-winning medical anthropologist with specialization in sexual and reproductive health, sexual rights and human sexualities in Uganda and The Gambia. She self-identifies as a radical queer feminist scholar, social justice activist, human rights defender,...

Poetry Africa Festival releases phenomenal programme for virtual festival

For the 25th consecutive year, the Poetry Africa festival, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal takes place from 11 to 16 October 2021. The festival sets the stage for poetry from South Africa, all five regions...

Poetry Africa Festival joins forces to present diverse programme

Partnerships are at the heart of the 25th edition of the Poetry Africa festival that will be presented between 11 – 16 October 2021 by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal. This years’ Poetry Africa festival is presented with support from...

Poetry Africa Festival Celebrates 25 Years: Unmute: Power To The Poet

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA), in partnership with the National Institute for Humanities, French Institute of South Africa, and Total, will host the 25th Poetry Africa International Festival from 11 to 16 October 2021.  During these times...

Poetry Africa 2020 Presents Phenomenal Line-Up For Virtual Festival

For the 24th consecutive year, the Poetry Africa festival, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal from 12 to 17 October 2020, sets the stage for poetry from South Africa and around the world. It promises...