MPHUTLANE MESMERISES BLOEM WITH HIS POETRY

The Bloem Poetry had once organised a high-class poetry session last Thursday on the 12th September 2013 at PACOFS. The event which was in line with honour to the late struggle icon, Steve Bantu Biko was scheduled at 6 p.m with tickets being sold out for the day. Amongst those in the line-up was the prolific, exalted poet Mphutlane wa Bofelo. The full house event kicked off with amazing dancers who made audience to stand on their feet. Before the actual line-up there was an open mic session for other acclaimed poets such as T-Cap, Charmaine, Hector and Thembile the drum poet to mention but a few. Afterwards the line-up started with applause with Matshidiso Taleng, Ntate Thabo and Black Rose. Others in the line-up were Ice Bound, Magic and Dr Kool. No wonder the event was so special – graced by other literary icons like Job Mzamo, Rita and Skietreker. Before Mputlane performed, Ice Bound a poet and organiser of the event introduced him (Mphutlane) by reading his short biographer. As he took the stage Mphutlane mesmerized the audience when he recited special poems dedicated to Biko. Some of the pieces he performed he read from his array of poetry books. The event was closed with sweet music from the D.J. what an occasion! - By Raselebeli Khotseng