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Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected]
Fast-rising poet Zwelithini Dlamini, also known as UMjabulisi The Poet, has written a poem that examines the ever-expanding hashtag umjolo, which is short for “dating.”
The fad has ruled social media streets and actual life for the past couple of years.
UMjabulisi, who debuted on his digital channels last Thursday, The poet explained that the project—a poetry video—came about as a result of an online inspiration.
“I came across a video on Facebook of a middle aged guy who was being harassed by the so called umjolo. A spark of inspiration went straight into my mind and then l decided to do a poem about Umjolo
“I love listening, reciting and writing poems not forgetting the fact that it is a special kind of art that lives deep within my soul l write and speak what l see in my surroundings and beyond,” said UMjabulisi The Poet.
Regarding his profession, the aspiring poet characterised himself as a modest and diligent young man who is committed, strong, and bold.
“I view myself as someone who is unshakable as far as poetry is concerned. The passion all started in my Grade 7 final exam where l preferred to write a poem. Poetry was a magnet to me as it found me loitering in the world of art thus I was attracted during the process eventually.
“I noticed that it was in my veins unknowingly. Growing up my love for poetry grew. Personally l can’t pin point exactly what inspired me as l was inspired by a lot of stuff, class presentations, poets and head boys in my school, Luveve High,” he said.
UMjabulisi The Poet mentioned that he has a poetry collection called “Sisempini” that was released last year and includes work from accomplished poets including Thaluso Da Poet.
He has taken part in poetry slams like the Larfage event.
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