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.
Uzahh UzahhUzah-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.
Mbizo ChirashaBlack 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 MuzavaziTicha 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.
Tinashe MuchuriMutumwa 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 Sherlize AndrewSharon 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.
Marshall SangoOrator- 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 Isaac ShoesLambadaRobson 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.
Tendai MaduwaAfrikan 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 DzonzeEdward 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 MpofuDereck Mpofu - Singer extraordinaire, artist par
excellence, patriot. Well known for his powerful, educative song
CHISIKANA 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