The Poetry Africa festival provides a vital opportunity to reflect on, celebrate, and critically examine the role of poetry in the movement for social change, both nationally and internationally. Join us for a memorable evening celebrating three decades of the festival through Poetry & Music. Evening will be hosted by: Lebo Mashile (SA), Keynote address by: Koleka Putuma, Poets: D’bi Anitafrika(Jamaica), Haroun Amri(Algeria), Ana More (Ukraine), Nanda(Gabon), Steel the Poet(SA), Dr. Gcina Mhlophe (SA)
Programme Director: Lebo Mashile(South Africa) Keynote Address: 2026 Featured Poet – Koleka Putuma(South Africa) Poets: Ana More(Ukraine), Haroun Amri(Algeria), D’bi Young(Jamaica), Nanda(Gabon), Steel the Poet(South Africa), Dr Gcina Mhlophe(SA)