Mbalenhle brings poetry to music
Magwabe keeps moving her up the entertainment ladder
HOMEGROWN award-winning poet Mbalenhle ‘Magcwabe’ Mkhize is taking the art of spoken word to another level by fusing poetry with music.
This talented artist from eSikhaleni recently collaborated with musicians of different genres across the province.
Her recent composition includes a killer poem titled Mathonga esizwe khulumani, featuring Durban songbird Zandile Shangase.
‘Sometimes you have to try something new and be creative. People love music and blending it with my poetry simply works,’ says Mbali.
‘I want to take this genre to another level and fly the Zululand flag high wherever I go,’
This vibrant poet has made a name for herself across South Africa.
Not only is she the only artist in Zululand to receive a SATMA nominee, but she has also scooped several national awards.
She has performed with the best in the country, including The Soil, Ntando, Mxolisi Mtshali, Syabonga Mpungose and Joyous Celebrations.
Her stage presence and unique poems such as Bayeke bagqoloze, Kwanele Manje and Africa Unite have earned her numerous accolades, including a best poet award.
She has also been part of the Vuka Mzansi show with Linda Sibiya on uKhozi FM, the poetry show of Bongani Mavuso and is currently a breakfast show presenter on Vibe FM.
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