Dr. Athinangamso Esther Nkopo, a scholar, curator and writer. Athi is an intellectual activist and was an organizing member of Blackwash, Decolonise Wits, FeesMustFall and RhodesMustFall in Oxford movements as a student. They identify as a radical Black QueerIntellectual and artist stranded in the world!

zuko zikalala, a reader, writer from Soweto. zuko is a contributor to the recent collection Wondering Hands Spirited Ink: Snapshots into the Black Public Humanities edited by Moshibudi Motimele and Rangoato Hlasane. zuko is committed to working collectively with others to dream up worlds and futures for children of Azania.

Malapile Solly Ramatswi, formerly known as Soetry, a multifaceted artist from Pollen village in Limpopo, and currently based in Gauteng, South Africa. His creativity is a blend of poetry, theatre, playwriting, song writing and theatre. These disciplines reflect his concepts in production, writing and administration of works. He explores themes like boyhood, love, self-introspection, habits and historical relay of events.

Londa Mkhize, a multifaceted actor, artist, and creative, boasts a rich portfolio spanning both theatre and film. His journey in theatre has seen him grace the stages of the renowned Wits Theatre in productions such as The Champion, Umhlaba Wempucuko, Sizwe Banzi is Dead, Ukuphoqelela Uthando, Asinamali, Station 4c, Ubizo, Ishongololo, and 19:94 – The Time, among others. With a passion for storytelling and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Londa Mkhize continues to leave an indelible mark on both stage and screen, cementing his status as a versatile and compelling performer.

Ngcebo Mtshali is a 23-year-old actor\performer born and raised in Ulundi, now staying in Durban. A passionate community youth representative, Ngcebo embraces challenges and transforms them into opportunities. A playwriter for a protest theatre play, From94-24. A jazz enthusiast and performer, he is also a devoted father to his daughter, Tania. Ngcebo views acting as a spiritual calling, believing he is destined to tell stories through his voice, body, and written word as both a playwright and author.

Imvemnyama the stage name of Sive Mqikela, is a captivating South African singer-songwriter hailing from Ezibeleni, a township in Komani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape. His music is a poignant reflection of everyday life and untold stories from his homeland, embodying the essence of a “blacksheep” – a unique voice that shines light on the often-overlooked corners of society. With a unique blend of storytelling and emotive soundscapes, Imvemnyama’s music transcends boundaries and speaks to the heart of contemporary societal issues.