What inspires you to write poetry?

This is always such a difficult question to answer, for me it's not always about inspiration. I think poetry is a vehicle I use to express myself, to give language to emotions I don't fully understand. To capture moments in time, the geography of cities, the socio-economic status of humanity. My place in it all, as a Zimbabwean woman. Sometimes I write to be radical and other times I write to contemplate. My feelings about it are ever-evolving.

How does it make you feel to be part of a published anthology?

I love that I'm part of a collection of voices different to my own. Collaboration, when executed well broadens the scope of what I can do or what I think is possible as an individual.

Do you face any challenges as a  Zimbabwean woman poet?

I think to a certain degree, there are privileges I've been afforded as a writer by virtue of doing many things at a time. So, I'd say that poetry alone would not sustain my artistic endeavours because it's not something that pays immensely as yet. I've learnt to diversify my craft to include other forms of creativity and writing so that I always have a consistent mode of expression and the opportunity to grace different platforms. Whether it be playwriting, singing, filmmaking. Anything to keep me working.

Briefly describe your writing journey, from how you started to where you are today.

I started writing In grade 2, these brief articles called News in which our teacher at the time instructed us to make a report about how our weekend went. I enjoyed writing these little reports so much that as I grew older, I was inclined to love subjects such as Creative Writing. I entered literary contests, submitting both poetry and short stories and eventually mustered the courage to start spoken word in High school at the age of seventeen. I attended Intwasa Poetry Slams in my early teens and then in 2022 I participated in Kenya Poetry Slam Africa in which I took first runner-up. It was such an exhilarating experience and I've spent my time between Nairobi and Bulawayo refining my craft.

How do you want your work to be remembered?

I want my work to feel like a personalized love letter to all my readers. Intimate and honest.

Would you like to share anything about yourself to help your readers connect with you?

I'm an introvert and I constantly live in the duality of expressing my art loudly while trying to protect the side of me that is very reserved and a bit shy at times.

Who is your favourite poet and why?

Maya Angelou, Still I Rise and Phenomenal Woman are poems I fiercely cling to.

What are your future writing aspirations?

I aspire to work extensively in the fields of television, film and music. I'm particularly interested in cinematography, screen writing and becoming a director.

What is your biggest dream?

To experience a full, peaceful and abundant life with all my loved ones.