Author

Poet

Events Curator

Facilitator

MC

Weaving African spirituality, language, and identity into verse.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEET KWAZI NDLANGISA

Kwazi Ndlangisa is an award-winning South African poet, writer, and children’s book author from Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal. Known for blending Zulu poetry with lullabies, he explores themes of African identity and inner restoration. He is the author of Collecting Self and Vukani Kusile, and his work has earned him the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award and the 2024 South African Literary Award for Children’s Literature.

Ndlangisa is the Founder and Managing Director of IKhambi Writers Hub, a non-profit that promotes indigenous languages and rural youth development through literary arts. His poetry has been featured in esteemed journals such as IMbiza, New Coin, Unmute, and Sol Plaatje Anthology.

PERFORMANCES

Kwazi Ndlangisa has performed at Poetry Africa, Open Book Festival, National Arts Festival, Poetas D’Alma (Mozambique), Accra International Book Festival, NY Fashion Week (pre-recorded), Maun International Arts Festival (Botswana), and more.

Poetry Africa performance, 2015

Modise Sekgothe · Portals Of Immortals

Portals of Immortals - A collaborative project between Modise Sekgothe and Kwazi Ndlangisa

Film & Stage

The Road Less Cycled – Feature film
In The Light Of The Fire – Short film
Aiden's Rose and Sunrise Poetry Sessions – Theatre performances
Tea Time Poetry with Kwazi Ndlangisa – Live DVD with Madala Kunene and Mabi Thobejane

Partnerships & Sponsors

Curated events supported by

National Arts Council
Department of Sports, Arts & Culture,
UMzimkhulu Municipality
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality
EThekwini Libraries
and others through projects like IKhambi Literary Journal, Vukani Kusile Puppet Show and Nguni Folk Music Experience.

INTERVIEW

Interview with DreamOn TV

Books by Kwazi Ndlangisa

Collecting Self (2020): Award-winning poetry chapbook and Vukani Kusile (2022): Children’s book celebrating African storytelling; are powerful collections that reflect Kwazi’s journey through introspection, identity, and healing. Each book is a lyrical exploration of the self, crafted in a voice that resonates deeply with readers seeking meaning and empowerment.