December is a very busy month for poets and creative arts
organizers. This the time when poets and artists showcase their
solidarity with women ,girl empowerment organizations and other
community development project to realizing the resilience displayed by
these organizations in fighting against gender based violence/16 days
of gender activism, resilience against HIV/AIDS pandemic/World Aids Day,
Conservation of environment/National Tree Planting Day.
Women have played a very scintillating role in defending the lives of their communities through various activities. A group of poets both male and female Poetic License 365 are complimenting the excellent and resilient work women are doing with a well packed , iconic poetry evening, a volcanic mixture of known and unknown voices. The event will take place at the book cafe on the 6th of December 2013 from 5.00-730 pm. The Program Poetic License was founded by Young rising poet Tendai Maduwa aka African Kid , the Curating Consultant of the program especially the 6th of December event is international poet/creative/literary projects Expert Mbizo Chirasha.
The Speaking Out Women/Girls Resilience through poetry event will be hosted by Zanele Manhenga aka Uzah Uzah- one prolific and rising Afro Jazz fusionist and Lexta Mafumhe Mutasa aka Dapi- Prominent actor , poet , script writer and dancer and a mesmerizing events presenter. The Poets of the day include Umind/ Peggy Shangwa, Karen Mkwasi , Tinashe Tafirenyika , Sharon Andrew , So profound ,Ticha Muzavazi , Shoes Lambada ,Derreck Mpofu ,Orator,Dapi , Black Poet , Afrikan Kid,Muzvare Betty Makoni,Sista Zai,Mutumwa Pavi, Dzonze the Poet.
Who is Who Speaking Out Women/Girls Resilience through Poetry.
Tinashe Tafirenyika- rising up young female poets with a sweaty, crispy ,resonating voice.Regular winner of the Poetry Slam, Zimbabwe. Perfomed at 100 Thousand Poets for Change -Zimbabwe Chapter 2013. Tinashe Participated at the 2013 Protest Arts International Festival University Zimbabwe.
Dege- Iconic , mesmerizing , award winning , intellegent , funny filled and dramatic poet , filled with great maturity and artistic exuberence.
Peggie aka Umind - Strong Voice in Poetry circles , contributed much of her poetry at thebook cafe , Women and Gender Official programs .One of the official poets at Macfest Zimbabwe 2012.She is part of the Poetic License 365 December theme- she will bring new feeling and unique touch to the festival .
Sista Zai- She is an international having graced Australian stages with her mesmerizing volcanic voice , a poetry touch and she makes vivid experimentation with poetic forms. The poet exudes with talent and great motivation as well as confidence.
Muzvare Betty Makoni- An iconic women/global activist, teacher, counseller, poet and a writer , award winning human and girl child activist. She is bringing a new leaf and breath to the festival.Will be represented by a young girl on the day.
Uzah-Uzah-
Afro Jazz Fusionist, Poet , Presenter, Writer. Uzah is a well
travelled young female musician and artist. She have worked with Dudu
Manhenga , Victor Kunonga and other established names. She is bringing
her presenting and artistic skills to the festival.
Black Poet /Mbizo Chirasha-
Curating Consultant/Producer of the Speaking Out Women /Girls
Resilience through Poetry-Poetic License 365 Event , He is the
Administrator of the Poetic License 365 Facebook group. He is the
Founder/Creative Director of GirlchildCreativity Project,Country
Coordinator of 100 Thousand Poets for Change-GirlchildVoicesFiesta. He
is a member of World Pulse. International Poet ,Writer, Creative
/Literary Projects Expert.
Ticha Muzavazi-
Celebrated Shona Poet , Coordinator of Special Schools arts festival ,
Mbira teacher and producer. Well travelled in Southern Africa . His
last international show was in Botswana at a Poetry Festival. Ticha
Muzavazi is a soft spoken poet with deep metaphors and double shona
irony.He is bringing maturity and depth to the festival.
Mutumwa Pavi-
Well known Shona Perfomance Poet . The popular poet have graced and
intertained at a number of festivals, gatherings, book fairs and was
one of the founding poets of the House of Hunger poetry Slam. He is well
published and well travelled. The poet is bringing sharp simplicity
and pricking laughter to the Festival.
Sharon Andrew-
Young epitomic, confident and futureful poet. She believes in
commercializing poetry and taking to a higher level . She is also a
professional Model , Event organizer and good speaker. The Poet is
bringing ambiance and glow to the festival.
So-Profound- Iconic , volcanic and fast rising young poet with a fusionist voice that resembles celebrated poet of the United States of America ADDISA.The poet is full of intellect ,wit and optimistic. The young poet graced a lot of vital and official events.He got a lot of awards from the Poetry Slam Zimbabwe. He does his poetry with exuding passion.
Karen Mkwasi-
A film maker, Film events Manager, Writer ,Poet and WFOZ
chairperson. The poet graced a lot of events with her work. She is a
major contributor to the processes of International Images Film
Festival. She is bringing resonance to the Festival.
Orator-
Young generation poet with unquestionable talent and passion. The young
man touches on a lot of themes from environment, love , politics
,cultural and social issues. He have performed at 2013 Shoko Festival
and very much contributing to the growth of poetry in Zimbabwe. The
Poet is bringing bloom and a youthful touch to the festival.
Vokal Da Poet-
Husky voiced, wit , intelligent , unpredictable poet . Well
socializing, flexible and easy going. His Poetic art is full of thunder,
hope , depth and literary wizadry.The poet is full of strong jargon.
He is verbose, he experiments truly with poetry . He is in love with
English Language, metaphors, irony and satire. The poet brings literary
prowess to the Festival.
Robson Shoes - Lambada- persistent
poet , hardworking , Coordinator of Zimbabwe poets for human rights ,
country representative of global experience , well travelled , highly
recognised and popular in poetry circles. Will bring poetic beauty and
ambiance as well as maturity to the festival.
Xapa- International acclaimed female poet , have grace a number of both international ,regional and local festivals. She is endowed with great love and deisre to see the rising of women and girls in all spheres of life. An excellent and educative perfomer . Icall her our Zimbabwean Maya Angelou. She brings motherly passion to the festival.
Afrikan Kid-
Founder of the Poetic License , represented Zimbabwe in Kenya in a
big international Poetry festival . Poetry works published in various
journals exudes with a lot of zeal and passion for developing poetry
in Zimbabwe . Travelling for an Indian festival in this month of
December.
Edward Nzonze-
High rising poet will to participate in unique programs of creativity
and arts . Exudes with detail, intellect and verbose very proud of
his art . A regular artist/poet at House of Hunger Poetry Slam and
Zimbabwe Poets for Human Rights events.
Dapi - Humorous, well thought , thought provoking dramatist , writer , poet , lecturer and presenter. He is the Poet of hope , very popular of highly recommended vocci and syntax. His rhyme, assonance and rhythm is strong. The Poet exhibit a lot of maturity, creative touch He is the Director of Shagada Productions and featured on a number of Television Soapies and Production. He will be presenting on the Festival as host.
Dereck Mpofu
- Singer extraordinaire, artist par excellence, patriot. Well known for
his powerful, educative song CHISIKANA CHANGU ZIMBABWE. Good will
Ambassador for environment. The Green Ambassador. Well Known for his
hypnotic creativity and artistic excellence.
We have a strong belief and Zeal to see more people taking part in this program Speaking out Women Resilience through Poetry.
Written and compiled by Mbizo Chirasha
Curating Consultant- Speaking out Women Resilience through poetry
call + 263 734 332 309
Women have played a very scintillating role in defending the lives of their communities through various activities. A group of poets both male and female Poetic License 365 are complimenting the excellent and resilient work women are doing with a well packed , iconic poetry evening, a volcanic mixture of known and unknown voices. The event will take place at the book cafe on the 6th of December 2013 from 5.00-730 pm. The Program Poetic License was founded by Young rising poet Tendai Maduwa aka African Kid , the Curating Consultant of the program especially the 6th of December event is international poet/creative/literary projects Expert Mbizo Chirasha.
The Speaking Out Women/Girls Resilience through poetry event will be hosted by Zanele Manhenga aka Uzah Uzah- one prolific and rising Afro Jazz fusionist and Lexta Mafumhe Mutasa aka Dapi- Prominent actor , poet , script writer and dancer and a mesmerizing events presenter. The Poets of the day include Umind/ Peggy Shangwa, Karen Mkwasi , Tinashe Tafirenyika , Sharon Andrew , So profound ,Ticha Muzavazi , Shoes Lambada ,Derreck Mpofu ,Orator,Dapi , Black Poet , Afrikan Kid,Muzvare Betty Makoni,Sista Zai,Mutumwa Pavi, Dzonze the Poet.
Who is Who Speaking Out Women/Girls Resilience through Poetry.
Tinashe Tafirenyika- rising up young female poets with a sweaty, crispy ,resonating voice.Regular winner of the Poetry Slam, Zimbabwe. Perfomed at 100 Thousand Poets for Change -Zimbabwe Chapter 2013. Tinashe Participated at the 2013 Protest Arts International Festival University Zimbabwe.
Dege- Iconic , mesmerizing , award winning , intellegent , funny filled and dramatic poet , filled with great maturity and artistic exuberence.
Peggie aka Umind - Strong Voice in Poetry circles , contributed much of her poetry at thebook cafe , Women and Gender Official programs .One of the official poets at Macfest Zimbabwe 2012.She is part of the Poetic License 365 December theme- she will bring new feeling and unique touch to the festival .
Sista Zai- She is an international having graced Australian stages with her mesmerizing volcanic voice , a poetry touch and she makes vivid experimentation with poetic forms. The poet exudes with talent and great motivation as well as confidence.
Muzvare Betty Makoni- An iconic women/global activist, teacher, counseller, poet and a writer , award winning human and girl child activist. She is bringing a new leaf and breath to the festival.Will be represented by a young girl on the day.
Uzah-Uzah-
Afro Jazz Fusionist, Poet , Presenter, Writer. Uzah is a well
travelled young female musician and artist. She have worked with Dudu
Manhenga , Victor Kunonga and other established names. She is bringing
her presenting and artistic skills to the festival.Black Poet /Mbizo Chirasha-
Curating Consultant/Producer of the Speaking Out Women /Girls
Resilience through Poetry-Poetic License 365 Event , He is the
Administrator of the Poetic License 365 Facebook group. He is the
Founder/Creative Director of GirlchildCreativity Project,Country
Coordinator of 100 Thousand Poets for Change-GirlchildVoicesFiesta. He
is a member of World Pulse. International Poet ,Writer, Creative
/Literary Projects Expert.Ticha Muzavazi-
Celebrated Shona Poet , Coordinator of Special Schools arts festival ,
Mbira teacher and producer. Well travelled in Southern Africa . His
last international show was in Botswana at a Poetry Festival. Ticha
Muzavazi is a soft spoken poet with deep metaphors and double shona
irony.He is bringing maturity and depth to the festival.Mutumwa Pavi-
Well known Shona Perfomance Poet . The popular poet have graced and
intertained at a number of festivals, gatherings, book fairs and was
one of the founding poets of the House of Hunger poetry Slam. He is well
published and well travelled. The poet is bringing sharp simplicity
and pricking laughter to the Festival.Sharon Andrew-
Young epitomic, confident and futureful poet. She believes in
commercializing poetry and taking to a higher level . She is also a
professional Model , Event organizer and good speaker. The Poet is
bringing ambiance and glow to the festival.So-Profound- Iconic , volcanic and fast rising young poet with a fusionist voice that resembles celebrated poet of the United States of America ADDISA.The poet is full of intellect ,wit and optimistic. The young poet graced a lot of vital and official events.He got a lot of awards from the Poetry Slam Zimbabwe. He does his poetry with exuding passion.
Karen Mkwasi-
A film maker, Film events Manager, Writer ,Poet and WFOZ
chairperson. The poet graced a lot of events with her work. She is a
major contributor to the processes of International Images Film
Festival. She is bringing resonance to the Festival.Orator-
Young generation poet with unquestionable talent and passion. The young
man touches on a lot of themes from environment, love , politics
,cultural and social issues. He have performed at 2013 Shoko Festival
and very much contributing to the growth of poetry in Zimbabwe. The
Poet is bringing bloom and a youthful touch to the festival.Vokal Da Poet-
Husky voiced, wit , intelligent , unpredictable poet . Well
socializing, flexible and easy going. His Poetic art is full of thunder,
hope , depth and literary wizadry.The poet is full of strong jargon.
He is verbose, he experiments truly with poetry . He is in love with
English Language, metaphors, irony and satire. The poet brings literary
prowess to the Festival.Robson Shoes - Lambada- persistent
poet , hardworking , Coordinator of Zimbabwe poets for human rights ,
country representative of global experience , well travelled , highly
recognised and popular in poetry circles. Will bring poetic beauty and
ambiance as well as maturity to the festival.Xapa- International acclaimed female poet , have grace a number of both international ,regional and local festivals. She is endowed with great love and deisre to see the rising of women and girls in all spheres of life. An excellent and educative perfomer . Icall her our Zimbabwean Maya Angelou. She brings motherly passion to the festival.
Afrikan Kid-
Founder of the Poetic License , represented Zimbabwe in Kenya in a
big international Poetry festival . Poetry works published in various
journals exudes with a lot of zeal and passion for developing poetry
in Zimbabwe . Travelling for an Indian festival in this month of
December.Edward Nzonze-
High rising poet will to participate in unique programs of creativity
and arts . Exudes with detail, intellect and verbose very proud of
his art . A regular artist/poet at House of Hunger Poetry Slam and
Zimbabwe Poets for Human Rights events.Dapi - Humorous, well thought , thought provoking dramatist , writer , poet , lecturer and presenter. He is the Poet of hope , very popular of highly recommended vocci and syntax. His rhyme, assonance and rhythm is strong. The Poet exhibit a lot of maturity, creative touch He is the Director of Shagada Productions and featured on a number of Television Soapies and Production. He will be presenting on the Festival as host.
Dereck Mpofu
- Singer extraordinaire, artist par excellence, patriot. Well known for
his powerful, educative song CHISIKANA CHANGU ZIMBABWE. Good will
Ambassador for environment. The Green Ambassador. Well Known for his
hypnotic creativity and artistic excellence.We have a strong belief and Zeal to see more people taking part in this program Speaking out Women Resilience through Poetry.
Written and compiled by Mbizo Chirasha
Curating Consultant- Speaking out Women Resilience through poetry
call + 263 734 332 309
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