Bongani Mavuso

Bongani Mavuso has been writing and reciting poetry for over twelve years and has published several anthologies of Zulu poetry, including Inhlansi (2007, Shuter & Shooter), Inxeba Lembongi (Ed., 2007, Nutrend Publishers) and Izintombi Zengcuce (Ed., 2007, Nutrend Publishers). His latest Zibuyela Ezimpandeni (Shuter & Shooter) will be launched during the festival.

Bongani Mavuso hosts a popular poetry slot on Ukhozi FM every Friday as well as the current affairs show weekdays. Over the years, he has participated in numerous cultural fora and conferences and has performed at venues such as KwaSuka Theatre in South Africa, Bat Centre, Horror Café, Shivava Café, Windybrow, Rabasotho Hall and Kippies Jazz International.