Carla-Ann Makumbe is a Gweru born writer who dabbles in spoken word poetry and is most notable for her debut poetry anthology "And For Patricia I Had To Man Up". During the interview we talk about her love for poetry, how she started out, the challenges she has faced and everything else leading to her first book being published. She shares her favourite writers, books and movies among other things. Dive into the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In this week's episode I have a chat with Thando a young and bold poet and author, definitely aiming for the things that challenge her innermost self. She believes strongly in the power of words and poetry allows her to breathe life into them, hence the love, mad love for poetry. She's a Bulawayo Arts Awards Nominee, multiple slam champion, published author and simply, poetry. Dive into the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

Vongai Monica Mujakachi is a Zimbabwean Author and Poet  based in German. She has a passion in music and acting. In this episode we talk about how she started writing, the challenges and the highlights. We also talk about the struggles that come with being a woman in the entertainment industry and what can be done to deal with these issues. Dive into the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In this week's episode I have a chat with one of Zimbabwe's most recognizable names on the Spoken Word Poetry scene, SoProfound. We talk about the early days in his career, how he went from Anorld Chirimika to being SoProfound, stages he's been on and some of his achievements. We talk about art being sustainable, creating value and more. Dive into the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In this week's episode I have conversation with Andrew Manyika; MC, comedian and poet. We talk about him balancing these seemingly different parts of his creativity, financial sustainability as an artist and some of the highlights of his career. The NAMA nominated comedian also shared some of his aspirations, goals and some of his favourite things. Listen to the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In the first episode of the second season of the IN CNVRSTN with Ultra Podcast I have chat with Kuda Rice, a spoken artist who has charmed many with just a mic on a stage. We talk about him picking the pen and writing his first poem, for a girl, the Christian influences in his work, the hurdles he has faced and more. We share a love for The Big Bang Theory, which seems to be the case with most creatives and much more. Dive into the podcast for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In the last episode of the IN CNVRSTN with Ultra series I have a chat with Mr Loyal, a charismatic vernacular spoken word artist. Born Ronald Mtatabikwa the poet has been in quite the stages and boardrooms all because of his talent. We talk about how he started writing, the story being him being called Mr Loyal, the need for more representation of vernacular poets in the new wave of writers, featuring on a Nash TV's Spoken Word Wednesdays and more. He emphasizes on Madzitatiguru's influence is his journey, how HeyHeyPreacher rekindled his love for poetry and how John Cole has been supportive. Dive into the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In this week's episode I have a chat with the phenomenal, talented and radiant Lindsay Musonza. Also, or as she says previously, known as Black Shadow the spoken word artist, visual artist and model takes us through her inspirations, her journey and some of the challenges she has faced as a young woman in a "man's world". We touch on the sensitive topic of feminism, the cunningness of the entertainment industry and her plans to branch into the film industry. We share a love for The Big Bang Theory (2007 - 2019), Nina Simone and more. Dive into the podcast to be part of the experience! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

This week's episode is special as I have a chat with the talented, smart, multilingual and beautiful Miss Laura Toto. We talk about her being a youthpreneur, her aspirations as a creative, balancing being a teenager and everything else between her activism, her distinct accent, sounding like Billie Eilish, her word art and love for the culinary arts. We share a love for Louis Armstrong, GIVĒON, Daniel Caeser, Brent Faiyaz and a whole lot of other things. Dive into the podcast for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message

In this week's episode I have a must-listen chat with Munya G. Bopoto; a young author and spoken word artist. We talk about the differences and similarities between the spoken word scene in Harare and Bulawayo, where he is based. We talk about his book Talking To Walls, working with John Eppel and the feedback he got after his debut release. We share a love for Kendrick Lamar, How I Met Your Mother (American Sitcom) and The Hate You Give (2018). Listen to the podcast for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poetrama-magazine/message