Kings City Soul Sessions

Khotso Sibanda is the CEO of a multimedia company, Her Shoes Are Blue, which focuses on personal works of fiction, documentaries, theatrical production, literature; as well as effective messaging for websites and brands through copywriting. The organization was initially a vlog for mothers experiencing postpartum and antepartum depression, something that Khotso Sibanda experienced. However, as it has grown into a multimedia company, a percentage of every project goes towards maternal healthcare assistance in the Matabeleland and Bulawayo regions. Sibanda also served as a lifestyle editor for the online magazine “Urban Culxure”. She is debuting her maternal affirmations book, “Oxygen Mask First” at the end of the year, as well as a children’s book titled, The Adventures of O.”

He is an ocean of creativity and a sky full of words. His eloquent voice gives justice to the words he so cleverly places with soul and mindfulness. Rubben Mabuku is not just a poet but he is an AV Engineer, Live Event Specialist/Director, Photographer, Writer, Video Editor and Podcaster.

Christopher Effiong aka Chrisword , is a poet, spoken word artist and tutor. He holds a B.Sc in biochemistry from the University of Uyo. He hails from Akwaibom state, Nigeria. He is an avid reader, ardent listener and he is passionate about writing. He intends to sett up a poetry mentorship program for kids to enable them to understand the art and act of poetry/spoken word. He uses his poetry to shine the light in a dark world whilst creating literacy awareness. Facebook account and Facebook page @Christopher Effiong and Chrisword , Instagram @Chrisword45 and linkdln @Christopher Effiong

She is an artist, professional writer, professional model, upcoming actress, spoken word artist, podcaster, talk show host and a public speaker. She is also a feminist, disability rights activist and a SRHR defender as well as a peer educator. Currently she's the Assistant Head writer at Ibrah Magazine, a media reporter at the Bulawayo Arts News Online, a participant in the Amplifying Girls Voices Through Digital Arts project, a peer educator and representative for youths with disabilities in the YPNSRHHA under the National Aids Council and a model signed under Fervid Model Management. Chidadiso is also a first year sociology student at the Lupane State University as well as the reigning Royal Miss Vithikazi Queen 2022.

Her journey with performing started in 2018,where she won her first slam (CSP Free State). She went on to win several slams after. She's a Podcaster, a visual artist, an author and a theater enthusiast. Patience is also a Human rights defender, creating art spaces for women and the Queer community. She has her own company called 'Let's Eat Art' which focuses on the journey of female artists and their art.

Zandile Nkomo she is a Zimbabwean based song writer who has spent many years travelling around different African countries. She has spent most of her years in Ethiopia and you can hear how her lyrics and rhythm are an infusion of different cultures. Her songs have a storytelling impact

His performance is driven by a fusion of song and poetry that taps into the entire spectrum of human experiences, including his own. He is a writer and blogger of essays and poems that draw from his love of pop-culture, film, and literature. You can find his ramblings, essays, poems, performances, and music on the following platforms: https://justcallmebongo.substack.com https://bongothepoet.wordpress.com Instagram: @_ubongo_ Twitter: @bongo_theslick https://www.bandlab.com/ubongo https://youtube.com/channel/UCUgv4DkirhEwmw2gYvYhxRg

Sibonginkosi Netha, stage name Siboe is a passionate about community development and using arts as a means of pushing for justice and change. She has been writing and performing since High School and her work is mostly inspired by her experiences of grief, migration and living as a Ndebele woman in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Her work can mostly be found on her blog https://lifeactuallysiboe.blogspot.com/?m=1

She is stepping back into poetic light, to express, to heal and inspire a shift in mindsets and trajectories through spoken word. If the moon and all of the cosmos were to sit down and work on piece of art… BlackLily is the embodiment of truth, poetry, and the divine feminine. She is also patriarchy’s worst enemy.

Audrey Andrea shares what poetry means to her and the inspirations that influence her writings.