WordUp Sessions

Join us for an evening where words carry weight:

• Sibulelo Manamatela — A powerful voice from Pietermaritzburg, based in Joburg. Her work paints the lives of young South African women—balancing identity, family, motherhood, and strength in every verse.

• Meliwa Rae — A poet who lifts up conversations often left unspoken. She writes about men’s emotions, daily struggles, and the stories tucked between silence and survival.

• More Fire Band — Bringing reggae rhythm and heart. Live music that reflects roots, resistance, and soul.

• Vus’umuzi Phakathi — A veteran of performance poetry, journalism, and storytelling. His work flows from the streets, speaking truth boldly.

Expect raw emotion, open mic spaces, and poetic moments that linger long after the mic is turned off.