THE LOVE EXPERIENCE FOR CENTRE FOR JAZZ

 

South African poetry takes centre stage as acclaimed poet and curator Nkululeko ‘Page’ Ngwenya hosts Your Words: The Love Experience, a Valentine’s-inspired poetry and music event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the UKZN Jazz Centre.

This highly anticipated showcase, supported by the National Arts Council under the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture, promises an evening of poetic brilliance, soul-stirring music, and heartfelt storytelling.

Featuring some of South Africa’s most dynamic spoken word artists, it will be a celebration of love in all its forms.

 A Poet on a Mission

Ngwenya is not only bringing poetry lovers together for this unique experience, but he is also set to represent South Africa at the SLAM Awards International in Bamako, Mali. 

He is one of 17 South African poets nominated for this prestigious award and is up for the Best Curator category, a recognition of his dedication to the local poetry scene.

 

Headlining Acts:

Featuring South Africa’s top poets, including Gubhela, Xabiso Vili, Nomashenge and Sindiswa Zulu.

Soulful Music: With a special performance by N’den and live piano by Khulekani Hadebe.

Supporting Acts: Rising stars Steel The Poet and Farah Sayed will showcase their talent.

Open Mic Session: Giving attendees the opportunity to share their own words of love.

 

Dress Code : Smart Casual

The performance takes place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 16h00 to 19h00

Tickets: R80 per person (R50 for students) booked at Webtickets.

This event at the UKZN Jazz Centre is made possible in collaboration with Zishapp, a creative marketing and videography hub, further showcasing Your Words’ commitment to uplifting artists and small businesses in the creative industry.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating poetry, love, and artistic expression, just weeks before Page Ngwenya and fellow South African poets take the stage at the SLAM Awards International.

For more information contact Nkululeko ‘Page’ Ngwenya on 064 176 8007 or email pagengwenya@gmail.com

Tickets at webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1562113369

The venue is the UKZN, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2