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In 2016, the desire to tell stories of the black experience catapulted Mokhele from a thriving corporate career in the ICT sector into the world of creative writing.
In today’s connected world and the resources now accessible, fear of the unknown is holding fewer people back from pursuing their passions.
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Sizakele Mokhele is an inspiring example of a young professional moving away from a corporate career to embrace new opportunities in the creative space.
As a youngster growing up in Soweto, Mokhele vividly remembers being surrounded by “black pain,” a series of traumatic lived experiences that would shape her perception of the world around her.
Soweto holds a special historical significance, as home to many struggle icons and heroes, and as having been the epicentre of the 1976 student uprising.
“I obtained a scholarship to study IT and this was exciting as it was a career path that I thought would allow me to shake off poverty and escape my circumstances,” said Mokhele.
In 2016, the desire to tell stories of the black experience catapulted Mokhele from a thriving corporate career in the ICT sector into the world of creative writing.
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Apart from publishing nine children’s books, Mokhele wears many hats, including being a renowned poet, co-hosting The Art of Lexicia podcast, and working on Gallery360, an Art-centric e-commerce app.
“Language carries memory, culture, and lifestyle, but if misunderstood, it can also be a barrier that limits how children navigate through life.
“Therefore, it is pertinent for Africans to have an opportunity to reclaim that through translations, literature and art,” she explains.
Through Vuma’s My Community Connects (MCC) platform, Mokhele hopes to raise awareness and build a community around black consciousness, using creative tools to spark conversations.
The provision of Vuma Fibre Reach connectivity in Soweto by Vuma is something Mokhele doesn’t take for granted because it has allowed her voice to reach so many ears.
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