(Praise poet, cultural advocate, actress, entrepreneur, and singer) Renowned praise poet Jessica Mbangeni died in August of 2024. Jessica was a celebrated South African praise poet, cultural advocate, actress, entrepreneur, and singer. She graced world stages with Praise Poetry performances...

Poet, Playwright, Novelist For many seasonsOur home layUnder the roof of sorrow. Now I knowThat from a dog’s withered backYou can tell that There’s hunger in a home. South African poet and novelist Mzi Mahola passed away in August 2023. Born in...

(poet, journalist, activist) Remember to call at my graveWhen freedom finallyWalks the landSo that I may riseTo tread familiar pathsTo see broken chainsFallen prejudiceForgotten injuryPardoned pains. And when my eyes have filled their sightDo not run away for frightIf I...

(poet, playwright, academic) Recapturing ourselves In the rubble of facades Every piece a victory We’ll have to create A monument of pieces Every calendar day a monument Every monument a victory Every loss a victory Triumphant sacrifice For we alone...

(Poet, photographer, musician) Ke iphapantšha le thlagoEke ga ke bone letago la gagoPelo yona e lebala mošitoGe fela nka go bea leihloKe telela poifoKa ba mogale ke se na marumoKe a fišegelwaKe leka go kgotlelelaKe ile ke a go fihlelaEfela...