A 150-year-old poem that is still relevant

Whilst there probably isn’t a Poem of the Year, one columnist believes this year’s choice of words really could be considered to be summed up in the Emily Dickinson poem that is best known by the first line “Tell all the truth but tell it slant -”, The poem which is believed to have...

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Poet Koleka Putuma wins big at the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards 2022

Koleka Putuma is among the winners at the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards 2022 announced on December 1, 2022.The Standard Bank Young Artist Awards were established in 1981 to celebrate emerging South African artists who live their personal truth through their art and show exceptional talent...

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Poetry book of Struggle stalwart launched

Over the weekend, the bilingual volume of poetry by the late Victor Wessels was launched at Livingstone High School 40 years after his death and banning. Wessels was an accomplished teacher, writer and a stalwart in the Struggle against racial capitalism in South Africa – one of many voices...

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Afro Poetry Times has put together a special #Christmas issue that is set to amp up your holidays

The year is slowly coming to an end.Christmas poems each year bring joy to those who celebrate the holiday.We've put together a special Christmas issue that is set to amp up your holidays. The poems and the art we’ve included have a similarly lively energy to an energetic smile. We...

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Incredible Poem About Everyday Sexism Wins Forward Prize

Kim Moore has been named the winner of this year’s Forward Prize for her collection of poetry, “All the Men I Never Married”. The book which the judges described as phenomenal, earned her the £10,000 prize for best collection.A total of 48 poems are in the book, which looks at the experiences...

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Google Doodle For Emirati Poet

Ousha Al Suwaidi, who is an Emirati poet, has been honoured in Google Doodle format this week. The poet, who is commonly known as Ousha the Poet’s full name is Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi. Considered to be amongst the 20thcenturies finest Nabati poets, Al Suwaidi was first recognised...

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South African Literary Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the South African Literary Awards 2022 were announced in a ceremony in Durban, South Africa on Monday, November 7, 2022.The South African Literary Awards, popularly referred to as the SALAs, have honoured many authors since they were founded in 2005.  Winning...

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Gauteng International Book Festival set for December 11

The Gauteng International Book Festival is set to be hosted in Soweto, South Africa on December 11, 2022. The festival theme is “Unlimited Africa.”There is a new festival in the African literary scene going by the name Gauteng International Book Festival. It will be hosted in Soweto, just...

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