Author: Andile Mfundisi 

By Andile Mfundisi The Amazwi Literature Museum was set ablaze by riveting vocals and soothing sounds on Friday. Thando Nombewu, known as Loveseed, had her first appearance since returning to Makhanda. The night was filled with beautiful music and a wonderful atmosphere. The concert was held as a means of raising funds as Loveseed will be performing on the fringe at the 50th National Arts Festival. The performance consisted of original music from the musician. Music which inspired the audience and moved them. The inspirations behind the music ranged from African pride to more personal narratives and the singer dedicated…

By Andile Mfundisi On the evening of 20 May, the Amazwi Literature Museum hosted a poetry reading by Afrikaans poet, Antjie Krog. She was joined by other readers from the Rhodes University Afrikaans department. The night began with the reading of a poem by Antjie and Mthunzikazi Mbungwana. The same poem was read in both Afrikaans and isiXhosa at the same time, which made it sound musical. The night then set off with the student readers reading pieces by Afrikaans poets such as Ashwin Arendse, Veronique Jephtas, Gaireyah Fredericks, Loit Sols and Nathan Trantaal. That Monday night was said to…

By Andile Mfundisi Meet Loveseed, a musician originally from Makhanda. Her name is a clever translation of her birth name Thando Nombewu, which translates directly to love and seed. She started her musical career four years ago after working corporate jobs for about 20 years. She is also the proud founder of Loveseed Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps communities that she cares about. Humanitarian work is close to her heart. Making her way back to Makhanda has been a journey. After so many years in the corporate world, she has finally decided to take a sabbatical in her hometown…