Imilolozelo ka Mama — now streaming
Art Collection
A powerful fusion of poetry and visual art. Each painting is paired with a poem — only one original available.
Meet Kwazi
Sol Plaatje EU Poetry Award
2024 SA Literary Award — Children's Literature
Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans
Kwazi Ndlangisa award-winning South African poet, writer, children's book author, and visual artist 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 is the Founder and Managing Director of Imilolozelo NPC — a non-profit promoting indigenous languages and rural youth development through literary arts. As a visual artist, he showcased his work at his exhibition Imilayezo kaSithunywa, a contemplative body of work journeying between the realm of the living and the unseen.
His poetry has appeared in IMbiza, New Coin, Unmute, and the Sol Plaatje Anthology.
STAGE & SCREEN
Poetry Africa · Open Book Festival · National Arts Festival
Poetas D'Alma, Mozambique · Accra International Book Festival
Maun International Arts Festival, Botswana
NY Fashion Week (pre-recorded)
Aiden's Rose (Theatre Performance) · Sunrise Poetry Sessions (Theatre Performance)
The Road Less Cycled (Feature Film) · In The Light Of The Fire (Short Film)
Tea Time Poetry with Kwazi Ndlangisa — Live DVD with Madala Kunene and Mabi Thobejane
SUPPORTED BY
National Arts Council
Dept. Sports, Arts & Culture
UMzimkhulu Municipality
eThekwini Libraries
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality
Books by Kwazi Ndlangisa
An award-winning chapbook charting the intimate landscape of self-discovery — a lyrical exploration crafted in a voice that resonates deeply with readers seeking meaning and empowerment.
A vibrant children's book celebrating African storytelling and heritage — winner of the 2024 South African Literary Award for Children's Literature. Crafted to nurture young minds and preserve our oral traditions.
Accolades & Honours
01
SA Literary Award — Children's Literature
Winner of the 2024 South African Literary Award for Children's Literature, recognising Vukani Kusile's contribution to African storytelling.
02
Sol Plaatje EU Poetry Award
Recognised among South Africa's finest poets through the prestigious Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award for literary excellence.
03
Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans
Named among the Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans — a national recognition of impact, leadership, and creative excellence.
Let's Create
Something
Memorable
Whether you're curating a festival, commissioning a poem, or seeking a dynamic voice for your event — Kwazi brings stories to life.
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