Cinginkosi Ncube better known as Cingi is a Zimbabwean born Singer and Song writer. She was born and resides in Victoria Falls. She began singing and entertaining in high school where she was a known actress. She later joined a number of singing groups. Luveve High School nurtured and groomed the love for African art in her. She was an outspoken yo…

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Carla-Ann Makumbe is a Gweru born writer who dabbles in spoken word poetry and is most notable for her debut poetry anthology "And For Patricia I Had To Man Up". During the interview we talk about her love for poetry, how she started out, the challenges she has faced and everything else leading to her first book being published. She shares her favo…

In this week's episode I have a chat with Thando a young and bold poet and author, definitely aiming for the things that challenge her innermost self. She believes strongly in the power of words and poetry allows her to breathe life into them, hence the love, mad love for poetry. She's a Bulawayo Arts Awards Nominee, multiple slam champion, publish…

Vongai Monica Mujakachi is a Zimbabwean Author and Poet based in German. She has a passion in music and acting. In this episode we talk about how she started writing, the challenges and the highlights. We also talk about the struggles that come with being a woman in the entertainment industry and what can be done to deal with these issues. Dive int…

In this week's episode I have a chat with one of Zimbabwe's most recognizable names on the Spoken Word Poetry scene, SoProfound. We talk about the early days in his career, how he went from Anorld Chirimika to being SoProfound, stages he's been on and some of his achievements. We talk about art being sustainable, creating value and more. Dive into …

In this week's episode I have conversation with Andrew Manyika; MC, comedian and poet. We talk about him balancing these seemingly different parts of his creativity, financial sustainability as an artist and some of the highlights of his career. The NAMA nominated comedian also shared some of his aspirations, goals and some of his favourite things.…

In the first episode of the second season of the IN CNVRSTN with Ultra Podcast I have chat with Kuda Rice, a spoken artist who has charmed many with just a mic on a stage. We talk about him picking the pen and writing his first poem, for a girl, the Christian influences in his work, the hurdles he has faced and more. We share a love for The Big Ban…

In the last episode of the IN CNVRSTN with Ultra series I have a chat with Mr Loyal, a charismatic vernacular spoken word artist. Born Ronald Mtatabikwa the poet has been in quite the stages and boardrooms all because of his talent. We talk about how he started writing, the story being him being called Mr Loyal, the need for more representation of …

In this week's episode I have a chat with the phenomenal, talented and radiant Lindsay Musonza. Also, or as she says previously, known as Black Shadow the spoken word artist, visual artist and model takes us through her inspirations, her journey and some of the challenges she has faced as a young woman in a "man's world". We touch on the sensitive …

This week's episode is special as I have a chat with the talented, smart, multilingual and beautiful Miss Laura Toto. We talk about her being a youthpreneur, her aspirations as a creative, balancing being a teenager and everything else between her activism, her distinct accent, sounding like Billie Eilish, her word art and love for the culinary art…

In this week's episode I have a must-listen chat with Munya G. Bopoto; a young author and spoken word artist. We talk about the differences and similarities between the spoken word scene in Harare and Bulawayo, where he is based. We talk about his book Talking To Walls, working with John Eppel and the feedback he got after his debut release. We sha…

This week we are on a journey to West Africa, Ghana to be specific, as I have an enlightening chat with Shurgapie. Born Daniel Lamptey, the poet and spoken word artist takes us through some of his earliest stages in growing to where he is, building an organic following on Instagram of 46 000 followers, insecurities about his accent and voice and so…

This week's episode is a whole package as I have an "Easter egg" littered chat with S'phongo. The Zimbabwean poet, spoken word and visual artist shares his story from being a Matopo village boy, as he says, to performing on a number of stages, in Zimbabwe and around Africa, co-founding Speak Up Poetry Sessions, winning a slam, working with LitFest …

This week's episode of the podcast explores the mind of the International Award winning poet, novelist and author Aries Rage. Born Elizabeth Taderera, the 26 year-old literary powerhouse has penned seven books, mainly poetry anthologies, and still has more on the way. We talk about her desire to get her books scripted into film, her wish to work wi…

In this special episode of the podcast I got to have a chat with Miles Carter. That should say it all but for those that don't know him he's a spoken word poet who is among the few that have broken the glass ceiling on how much impact and influence performance poetry can have in a generation like this. The Jamaican-American content creator, born Ch…

This week we dive into Ects' journey from being a shy kid jotting down his thoughts and feelings to being one of the most unique acts (pun intended) on the Zimbabwean abstract music scene, meeting the late music legend Dr. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi and much more. Born Tanaka Effort Chuma, the NAMA nominated poet, now also a musician, has graced quite …

This week's episode is an exploration of Yanta Limey's artistry, beliefs and vision. Yanta, born Tanya Emily Ngundu, is a spoken word poet, activist and a psychology student. She takes us on a journey of how she started writing, how she writes and how it's going. We chat about faith, activism, gender based violence and her one time "crush" on a "hw…

In this week's episode I had an amazing conversation with Tafadzwa Mazhara better known as TheLionessTaffy. She shared with us how she started writing poetry, her recent win in the Kakic Universe Poetry Showdown, going to university in China, a little bit about racism, religion, food, music and a whole of other things. We had a "who is weirder?" co…

In the first episode of the podcast I got a chance to have a chat with Street Poet Zim. He shares his journey from when he started out writing poetry for "the ladies" in High School to being one of the leading young poets on the Zimbabwean spoken word scene. Dive into the podcast and be part of the experience. Connect with Poetrama Magazine: solo.t…