Mozambican poet Gibson João wins prestigious Portuguese Literary Prize

✏ Mozambican poet Gibson João has won the 17th José Luís Peixoto Literary Prize for his unpublished work "Em Vogais" ("In Vowels"). The prize, awarded annually by the municipality of Ponte de Sor, Portugal, comes with a €1,000 cash award (over 69,000 meticais) and publication of his winning work in...

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Lady Brion and Oti Mabuse light up Afro Poetry Times February edition

Love is in the air this February....Love makes reading beautiful. Why not pamper your heart with great words by reading the Afro Poetry Times February edition? This edition features: * Some beautiful love poems that are bound to sweep you off your feet * Entertainment personality Oti...

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Eastern Cape poet Inako Mateza steals hearts at SONA 2025

In a remarkable display of talent and cultural pride, 19-year-old Inako Mateza, a multi-award-winning poet from the Eastern Cape, captured the attention of South Africa during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2025. As the president's poet, she became a symbol of youthful creativity and cultural...

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