Matilde Chabana was born in Maputo on 5 December. She holds a degree in Accounting and Auditing and has undertaken extensive training in creative writing and spoken word performance through the World Poetry Spoken Organisation (WPSO), in partnership with Palavra e Palavras Eventos. She has also trained in journalism, television presenting, social communication, assertive communication and fashion entrepreneurship. Matilde is currently a Process and Communications Officer, television presenter, poet, spoken word performer and master of ceremonies. She mentors Poetry Slam workshops in collaboration with MOZ Slam, where she is responsible for the communications department, as well as with the Zero Depression project. She is a member and Marketing Coordinator for Tindzila events, a member of the Academic Circle of Letters and Arts of Mozambique, and the founder of the cultural group Tinyelete de Chongoene. Her work also includes advocacy for children’s rights. Matilde is the author of the published work O Perfume do Pecado.
