Issue no: 06
“ I am one of Limpopo ' s Performance Poet and Writers, born in South Africa, A Pedi product of Greater Africa. I ' ve been performing my Poetry since the age of 14. With a three part band called CREAM( Christ Rules Everything Around Me). My most cherished gigs and events include the S h i n d i g A w e( H e l d a n n u a l l y i n Haenerstburg, Limpopo), The Royal Palace in Holland for the June 16th memorial, held by the Ambassadors of The Netherlands. Cape Town, for the One Billion Rising( Activism against woman and child abuse), at their opening ceremony. I also Performed frequently at The Piano Bar( With ' Chasing Summers ', the jazz band) in Green Point, then there was Commune1( Ayanda Mabulu ' s Art Exhibition hosted by Andile Mngxitama). In Limpopo, Reversing The Legacy( A 10 day re-enactment of the 1913 Land Act, which was deployed by The Department of Rural Development), Where I got the honour of meeting Don Mattera a key mentor in the completion of my anthology.
' LEWATLE: The Gallery ', which is a compilation of my Poetry, Photography and Short Stories. It ' s not an anthology, its structure is unorthodox. It will be available soon online. I ' ve also featured on various media platforms such as Tshwane FM and Zest Magazine in Pretoria. There ' s more I do in the lines of helping high scholars in finding their driving force.
That ' s the Passion element of my life, my career falls in the electrifying waters of Renewable Energy, I run a business called MAATLA Energy where we do innovative advancements with Solar, hydro and wind power to advance rural access to power and water.”
I ' ve explored various realms of the hip-hop culture too, performed at various other events relating to Nelson Mandela ' s passing and Memorial Tributes. I ' ve just published and printed a conceptual book which I describe to be an Art Gallery called
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