Most writers and poets from Durban showed
up for the opening night of the 22nd Poetry Africa on October 15, 2018. The
festival hosts local and international poets to venues across the city centre.
The Poetry Africa festival paid tribute to
Ma’m Albertina Nonsikeleo Sisulu with a fusion of dance, storytelling and
poetry spearheaded by Dr Gcina Mhlophe and Lebo Mashile accompanied by Wushwini
Pan African Centre direction by Jerry Pooe.
This year’s Poetry Africa festival include poets
from South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, America and Ukraine . BM Mdletshe (South
Africa); Daniel B Summerhill (USA); Emmah Mabye (South Africa); Gcina Mhlophe
(South Africa); Lebo Mashile (South Africa); Mak Manaka (South Africa); Matete
Motsoaledi (South Africa); MÃriam Cano (Spain); Mphutlane wa Bofelo (South
Africa); Myroslav Laiuk (Ukraine); Nkateko Masinga (South Africa); Phelelani
Makhanya (South Africa); Philip Meersman (Belgium); Rafeef Ziadah (Palestine); Sandile
Ngidi (South Africa); Severine Daucourt Fridriksson (France); Tanya Evanson
(Canada); Taras Malkovych (Ukraine); TJ Dema (Botswana); Upile Chisala (Malawi)
and Vuyelwa Maluleke (South Africa)
Each poet had a chance to introduce us to a
taste of their work - indeed Poetry Africa festival proves to be intriguing,
and full of energy. I encourage lovers of poetry and for written word to make
their way to the festival. It is a great way to network and meet local,
international poets.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/PoetryAfrica/
- Philisiwe Twijnstra
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