Ndaba shows Africa's political, social and human face in verses. His sharp pen and observation forget nothing and forgive nothing.Prepare yourself to be inspired, transported, challenged; and even to get angry, to mourn and understand.

Of Poor Billionaires and Rich Paupers is a startlingly funny and fresh fusion of poetry, speeches, musings, warnings and pleadings couched in words that are memorable and well thought-out.It also carries what can possibly pass for "political and prophetic writings". For instance, several years before the possible impression, emergence and influence of Kenya's youth-led protests, commonly known as the Gen Z revolution and also described as a "youth-quake" in the media—Maina...

Of Poor Billionaires and Rich Paupers is a startlingly funny and fresh fusion of poetry, speeches, musings, warnings and pleadings couched in words that are memorable and well thought-out.It also carries what can possibly pass for "political and prophetic writings". For instance, several years before the possible impression, emergence and influence of Kenya's youth-led protests, commonly known as the Gen Z revolution and also described as a "youth-quake" in the media-Maina...

In A Delicate Delivery, Ndaba Sibanda masterfully weaves words into powerful poetic tapestries, unveiling the silenced struggles, uncelebrated triumphs, and raw resilience of Africa's unsung heroes. With evocative imagery and poignant rhythm, these poems echo the unheeded cries of history, the weight of injustice, and the enduring spirit of those who fought, suffered, and dreamed of a better tomorrow.From the haunting verses of An Unknown and Unheard Heroine to the tender yet unfli...

A Swirl of Dust in Bulawayo by Ndaba Sibanda is a poignant collection of poems that captures the essence of life in Zimbabwe. Through vivid imagery and powerful language, Sibanda explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and hope, all set against the backdrop of Bulawayo. This striking work offers an intimate glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a nation, making it a compelling read for those seeking to understand the heart of Zimbabwe.

The Birds That Never Learned to Fly gathers Ndaba Sibanda's sharp, tender, and far‑ranging poetic voice into a single, resonant collection. Across these pieces, Sibanda explores love, justice, identity, politics, climate, community, and the everyday textures of African life with his signature blend of wit, lyricism, and social insight.These poems move from intimate confessions to public reckonings, from playful inversions to solemn truths. Sibanda's language dances, questi...

Hello, thank you for purchasing University Media Journal's fifth issue. This issue took ten months to produce, and it is our first international issue thanks to our poets in Africa. We are incredibly proud to enter the relationships of Black people. When we speak of relationships, we are referring to romantic, friendly, familial, and everything in between. The narrative of Black relationships tends to be shown through a filtered lens. One which revolves around slander, teenage pregnancy, v...

From City to Rusticity is a powerful and evocative collection of over 30 poems by a talented African author. With a captivating blend of urban vibrancy and rural tranquility, these poems explore the contrasts between the bustling cityscape and the serene countryside. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions, the author captures the essence of life in both environments, weaving tales of love, resilience, tradition, and change. Each poem is a journey through time and space, refl...

Ndaba's poetic voice invokes people, and places, and a life style specific to Southern Africa.Social and activist stanzas are intertwined with melancholy, pathos, or derision. The critical voice of the poet doesn't forgive and doesn't forget. His incorruptible vision demands changes and whips harmful attitudes and concepts.Melancholy is woven in his words, and sadness shadows disapproval.Ndaba's verses always deserve a second or a third reading. The...

The pitch. The people. The pace. The sense of place. The hook and the look. The voice and theverve.You have the fulfillment and astonishment of a story whose themes are insightful, dominant andcompelling, whose characters are believably unbelievable, unforgettable and authentic, and whose plot has captivating tension and resolution. You are immersed in another realm, you are splendidly touched and transported in a certain fashion and direction and the experience …remains and raves ...

A Kind of Unkind Love Potion is a sharp, unflinching collection that blends political critique, social witness, ecological awareness, and human tenderness into a single potent brew. Ndaba Sibanda moves through continents, crises, and intimate moments with a voice that is both lyrical and incisive.Across these poems, rulers are unmasked, injustices confronted, oceans defended, and ordinary people honored for their quiet heroism. Sibanda's language crackles with wit, urgency...

Among other thought-provoking themes and topics,this collection rips open issues of domestic violence,unemployment, justice, bias, sleaze, strength, solidarity,and exploitation in a furious, fearless and fresh fashion.my pen inks out revulsion against prejudice and povertymy writing is for those with ears to hearits truths are indubitable and invincibleit says the unsayable and thinks the unthinkable