iLembe Book Festival

Lethu Nkwanyana

Lethu Nkwanyana is a multi-award-winning poet, author, and South Africa’s 2023 National Slam Champion. In 2024, he represented the country at the Poetry World Slam. Known for blending theatrical flair with spoken word, Lethu brings visual storytelling and social justice themes to life through his performances. With international stage appearances and global brand features including Heineken and KFC, he continues to expand poetry’s reach. As founder of Let The Poet Speak, he amplifies voices through poetry and has led workshops for thousands of students across South Africa. Beyond poetry, Lethu is a committed humanitarian, involved in homelessness support, orphan care, pollution awareness, and food security initiatives both locally and abroad.

"When we read we are able to travel to many places, meet many people and understand the world. We can also learn how to deal with problems we are having by learning from the lessons of the past."

– Nelson Mandela
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