By Pempho Nkhoma

Blantyre, June 27, Mana: Poetry Giants have teamed up to organize a show dubbed Phwando la Ndakatulo on July 8, 2024 at Mibawa Multipurpose Hall in Blantyre to provide entertainment and to educate the patronage nation through arts.

One of the organizers, Hudson Chamasowa told Malawi News Agency (Mana) Thursday in Blantyre that they wanted to bring back the poetry show after a four year break that came due to COVID-19 pandemic and after death of one of the poets.

“We had a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of our own poet, late Mollen Nazombe,” he said.

Chamasowa added that they thought of bringing back the show because apart from entertainment to the audience as it gives an opportunity to upcoming poets to perform at a bigger stage and make a name.

“Apart from bringing entertainment to the people these shows also helps us to unearth hidden talent,” he said.

Chamasowa said all was set for the show, urging poetry lovers to patronize the show with their families describing it as a family event and assured patronage of adequate security and all the artists are ready to recite their best poems.

“People should come with their families. We do not experience any violence in poetry shows and all artists are geared to perform to their best,” he assured.

Renowned Poet, Raphael Sitima confirmed that he would participate in the Phwando la Ndakatulo and assured poet lovers that he was well prepared to entertain them with his touching poems like; Kuteteza kosalako and Kwathu.

A female Poet, Mercy Mbeta who is well known by her poem titled Ungokhala mzanga has confirmed that she would participate and promise unmatched entertainment.

“People should know that I will be there and they will be entertained by my work,” she added.

Other poets who will perform at the event include; Joseph Madzedze, Slyvester Kalizang’oma, Michael Benjala, Aisha Samson, Kenneth Khondiwa, Mlakatuli Kadamkowa, Bright Kaduya, Jamira Bwanali and Mlakatuli Kenson.

Those coming to the show will be treated to rare talent of mimicry from Aunt Gate, Achair and Mr. Malawi who imitate the voices of public figure.

Angitao Band will perform their acoustic music to spice up the event.