Synopsis
Vachikepe: The Poet has an unique style of poetry, as he often thinks in Shona and writes in English or thinks in English and writes in Shona. He lives in Norton outside of Harare, Zimbabwe and his word usage reflects the Queen’s English, henceforth, you will find British spellings not common in the western world. His work has a musical quality with the use of repeated choruses, phrasing and word play, as the Shona have a rich history of traditional storytelling. This first collection reflects his poetic journey from January to July 2018 and encompasses his travels near and far.