In Africa, indigenous names or surnames are richly labored with meaning, identity, origin and stories that are passed on from one generation to the next. In celebration of African identity and indigenous or mother tongue languages, Tinzwe Media is proud to launch its latest offering – Inside Wants Out – an African mother tongue poetry podcast.
The project is powered by the South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the theme for season one of the podcast is 'African Poetry in the Time of a Global Pandemic'.
The project features poets from six African countries who each provided their original vocal delivery of their poems.
Each episode has been creatively hosted by Lesego Motshegwa.
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In Africa, indigenous names or surnames are richly labored with meaning, identity, origin and stories that are passed on from one generation to the next. In celebration of African identity and indigenous or mother tongue languages, Tinzwe Media is proud to launch its latest offering – Inside Wants Out – an African mother tongue poetry podcast.
The project is powered by the South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the theme for season one of the podcast is 'African Poetry in the Time of a Global Pandemic'.
The project features poets from six African countries who each provided their original vocal delivery of their poems.
Each episode has been creatively hosted by Lesego Motshegwa.
Ubhubhane (The Pandemic) by: Mntungwa Scotch | Ep 6
Inside Wants Out
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4 years ago
Ubhubhane (The Pandemic) by: Mntungwa Scotch | Ep 6
Episode 6 of "Inside Wants Out" features a poem titled 'Ubhubhane', which translates to 'The Pandemic)' in English. The poem is written and narrated by Mntungwa Scotch from South Africa.
His poem was written while he experienced lockdown level 5 in South Africa.
About the Poet:
Mntungwa Scotch is a South African poet, storyteller and motivational speaker. He is from the Eastern Cape and runs a company called Usiba Oluntsundu which focuses on art at large. His inspiration to write was honed by his high school teachers and the underground music called Spaza.
Inside Wants Out
In Africa, indigenous names or surnames are richly labored with meaning, identity, origin and stories that are passed on from one generation to the next. In celebration of African identity and indigenous or mother tongue languages, Tinzwe Media is proud to launch its latest offering – Inside Wants Out – an African mother tongue poetry podcast.
The project is powered by the South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the theme for season one of the podcast is 'African Poetry in the Time of a Global Pandemic'.
The project features poets from six African countries who each provided their original vocal delivery of their poems.
Each episode has been creatively hosted by Lesego Motshegwa.
