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Experience the Power of Poetry for Social Justice at Poetry Africa 2025

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October 09, 2025

THE 29th edition of Poetry Africa 2025 began on Monday, and the opening evening set a clear tone: poetry matters in times like these.

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Experience the Power of Poetry for Social Justice at Poetry Africa 2025

Ari Sitas

Professor Ari Sitas delivered the keynote address, reflecting on this year’s theme, Poetry: Architecture of Social Justice, reminding the audience of the critical role words play in helping people navigate the complexities of the current era. Taking to the stage alongside him were several poets who passionately voiced a shared commitment to justice, creativity, and community. Among them was Malika Ndlovu, whose return to the Poetry Africa stage has marked a significant personal milestone.

First gracing the festival in 1998, Ndlovu, a native of KwaZulu Natal, introduced poignant work from her latest publication, Griefseed, which delves deep into the universal experiences of loss and the pathways to shared healing, emphasizing that such journeys can lead to healthier, happier communities.

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