KWAZI NDLANGISA

Award-Winning Poet | Author | MC | Artist

Restoring African Identity Through Language

Weaving African spirituality, language, and identity into verse.

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March 2026

IMILAYEZO KASITHUNYWA Poetry In Art Exhibition

11H00

3 Millar Rd, Windermere, DURBAN

Imilayezo kaSithunywa (Messages from the Messenger) is a contemplative body of work that journeys between two coexisting worlds; the realm of the living and the higher, unseen realm that walks alongside us.

This work exists in the in-between space, where presence and absence blur, and where communication transcends spoken language.

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

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

Kwazi Ndlangisa Art Collection

Experience the powerful fusion of poetry and visual art. Each painting is paired with a poem and only one original is available.

SINOBUDLELWANO NAMANZI

SINOBUDLELWANO NAMANZI

KULENDLELA

KULENDLELA

NGINAWE

NGINAWE

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.

ACCOLADES

SA Literary Award

Mail & Guardian 200 YSA

Sol Plaatje EU Poetry Award

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