Celebrate the beauty of words at WoW poetry session in Kensington

World of Words will be celebrating its one year birthday on May 27 at Café 141 on Queens Street in Kensington.

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WoW is the brainchild of East Jozi, a community project aimed to integrate and bring positivity and activities in and around the community mainly focusing on art, events and youth development.

The WoW poetry session is a platform for poets and artist alike to come together and inspire each other through poetry.

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“This intimate world of expression started on May 11. We had our first session with an attendance of four people. Because we were passionate and loved what we do, we kept on it,” said Hector Mgiba who started WoW.

He said WoW has grown and now host over 150 people.

“I’m happy that artists have found a home where they share their work and enjoy poetry,” he said.

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WoW will be having a special birthday celebration session which they aim to have 200 people attending.

The theme will be “Colours of WoW” which he said is inspired by Africa Month.

“May 25 is Africa Day and we want to celebrate the diversity of Africa. WoW is all about diversity which ties everything together,” Mgiba.

The session happens every last Sunday of every month with a constant open mic space for anyone who would like to share their art.

The session will be from noon to 6pm.

“I would like to invite everyone who appreciates poetry to celebrate this special day with us.

“I would also like to thank those who have been supporting us and attending our sessions because they have been sharing our work with others,” said Mgiba.

For more information email eastjozi@gmail.com or phone Mgiba on 078 659 7335.

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