Poet Profile: Belita Andre

Belita Andre is a Johannesburg based spoken word artist of Nigerian and Namibian descent. Her writing has been welcomed on the Basha Uhuru Freedom Fest​ stage. The 21-year-old poet has gone from performing at Something's Cooking By J-​ owned by...

Poetry Seen: An evening with Mutabaruka at Wits Theatre

As a continuation of the ongoing 2018 Africa Month Celebrations, The Department of Arts & Culture and Joburg Theatre presents: An evening of music and poetry with world acclaimed dub poet and activist Mutabaruka. The reading will be preceded by...

Poetry Seen: Harmonious Dichotomous by Nomashenge

Harmonious Dichotomous written and performed by Nomashenge, and directed by Sqwayi Khumalo is set to showcase on Sunday 8 April 2018 at African Flavour Books, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The performance poetry meets music showcase features a three-piece band (Guitar, Double-Bass, and...

poetry seen: Poetry Weekend

This weekend has some awesomely, brilliant poetry events: The Literari Stokffel On tonight (6 Sept) from 7pm at the Afrikan Freedom Station with a screening of Kippie Moeketsi and the N12 sounds of the Malcolm Jiyane band. So come sing,...