What inspires you to write poetry?

I believe poetry is a vehicle for catharsis, revelation and the aesthetics of life. My inspiration has varied throughout different seasons of my life as poetry muses continuously change and so I tend to ride with the present wave of emotion I'll be feeling and experiencing. 

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

It's an honor. I get to be part of something bigger than my own personal writings. 

Do you face any challenges as a Zimbabwean woman poet?

As a self-published writer, I‘ve always managed to have control of how I write and who I allow into my world of writing. I believe that I have not explored poetry on a commercial level in Zimbabwe, therefore I can‘t say I‘ve faced any challenges as a female poet yet. 

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

I have been writing from a young age as an escape from my childhood. In my teen years I wrote a lot of rap which developed my wordplay. However, social anxiety crippled me too much to ever evolve into Stage Performing, which then drew me to pursue a poetic approach. At 24 I released my first novel "Scented Coffins" as well as a poetry collection "I am Obliage". TESSERAE is my first collaborative collection. Over the past 2 years I've been working on my new collection titled "Uhh, Coffee Time" which I'm excited to be publishing in the next few months.

How do you want your work to be remembered?

I want my work to be therapeutic for people from all walks of life. I hope it can bring joy, healing and knowledge to as many people as possible. 

Who is your favourite poet and why?

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The subtlety with which Adichie depicts the human condition in her prose is shown by her abilty to portray the various points of view of her characters, many of whom are going through trauma and grief. Her works are centered around women - mostly black women, who are forcefully marginalized and dehumanized by society. She is a unique voice for women.

What are your future writing aspirations?

My future writing aspirations involve writing for film. The connection between being a writer and a dancer makes me want to turn my words into motion and I love the script to screen process. 

What is your biggest dream?

To win an Oscar for best screenplay.