Welcome to The Coffee Table, in this episode, we sit down with the multifaceted artist, poet, content creator, and mental health activist, Noluvuyo Mpumela, popularly known as Sista Kwalo.
About Sista Kwalo:
Noluvuyo Mpumela, or Sista Kwalo, hails from Port Elizabeth and has been a powerful voice in the poetry scene since 2005. Writing and performing in both isiXhosa and English, she seamlessly blends contemporary poetry with genres like Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul music. Noluvuyo has graced international stages, sharing platforms with acclaimed poets like Don Matera, Keorapetse Kgositsile, Ntsiki Mazwai, and Napo Masheane.
Currently, Sista Kwalo is spearheading a mental health awareness campaign titled "Who we became after the storm," where she uses the art of poetry to raise awareness and foster understanding about mental health issues.
Oct 2 20241 hr and 3 mins