Your
Words: The Love Experience" – A Celebration of Love, Poetry & Music
Saturday 15 February
South
African poetry takes center stage as acclaimed poet and curator Nkululeko
‘Page’ Ngwenya hosts "Your Words: The Love Experience", a
Valentine’s-inspired poetry and music event
on
Saturday, 15 February 2025, at the UKZN Jazz Centre.
This
highly anticipated showcase, supported by the National Arts Council under the
Department of Sports, Arts & Culture, promises an evening of poetic
brilliance, soul-stirring music, and
heartfelt
storytelling. Featuring some of South Africa’s most dynamic spoken word
artists, it will be a celebration of love in all its forms.
A
Poet on a Mission
Ngwenya
is not only bringing poetry lovers together for this unique experience, but he
is also
set
to represent South Africa at the SLAM Awards International in Bamako, Mali. He
is one of 17
South
African poets nominated for this prestigious award and is up for the Best
Curator category,
a
recognition of his dedication to the local poetry scene.
Event
Highlights
Headlining
Acts: Featuring South Africa’s top poets, including Gubhela, Xabiso Vili,
Nomashenge
and
Sindiswa Zulu.
Soulful
Music: With a special performance by N’den and live piano by Khulekani Hadebe.
Supporting
Acts: Rising stars Steel The Poet and Farah Sayed will showcase their talent.
Open
Mic Session: Giving atendees the opportunity to share their own words of love.
Event
Details
Date
: Saturday, 15 February 2025
Time
: 16h00 – 19h00
Venue
: UKZN Jazz Centre
Tickets
: R80 per person | R50 for students
Get
Your Tickets Here :
Dress
Code : Smart Casual
This
event is made possible in collaboration with Zishapp, a creative marketing and
videography
hub,
further showcasing Your Words’ commitment to uplifting artists and small
businesses in the
creative
industry.
Join
us for an unforgetable evening celebrating poetry, love, and artistic
expression, just weeks before Page Ngwenya and fellow South African poets take
the stage at the SLAM Awards
International.
For
more info:
Nkululeko
‘Page’ Ngwenya
pagengwenya@gmail.com
064
176 8007
Tickets at
webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1562113369
