The Limkokwing Multi-Purpose hall was full to capacity as the university hosted its second Poetry and Music night on Friday. The night was themed “Love” and Limkokwing University students used this occasion to share their thoughts, ideas and the impact of love. Poems stretched from sonnets, limerick and epic type of poetry.

The Poetry Night featured local renowned and celebrated musician Nana Magagula and local poets from the acclaimed poetry society called Rooted Souls who were the opening act as one of their well versed poets, Mr. Themba; the founder of Rooted Souls took the stage. Themba recited a limerick poem filled with wittiness and very distinctive rhythm, the poem highlighted that a man should love his wife.

The Poetry Night proved how, in a nutshell one night can bring the whole student body to life. The students had an opportunity to create a new atmosphere of expression and sharing of their talent with words. Limkokwing University students’ performance laid a new foundation for the arts in the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Rooted Souls had four more poets for the night and they all gave splendid performances that got them standing ovations.  Other performances came from the students of Limkokwing who also portrayed great talent that immensely impressed the audience.  Apart from performing arts, present were artists of a different medium from the university who were showcased their paintings. One notable painting was of one of a graphic design lecturer, Mr. Thapelo Lekgowe who shared with the audience on how to make impactful artwork on a canvas. Lekgowe said that, “for some people communications is made through words while for others like me we are able to fully express ourselves with visuals.” Lekgowe noted that perhaps visuals may be one of the most communicative medium of our time.

When asked about the show, the Limkokwing University Poetry club coordinator, Ms. Dzeli shared that the purpose of this event is to showcase arts talent in the University and sharing it with the entire nation.  She stated that the proceeds from the event will go to a charitable organization that the University will identify at a later time.

Dzeli said that Limkokwing is determined to make this a monthly event for the students and the public at large.

Closing the show, Nana left the crowd gasping for more as she performed a poem that spoke about the strength of women. Nana said that “the strength of a woman can be found within her soul. In her place of “knowingness” – in her God connection- can be found an endless stream of strength, rejuvenation and fortitude. She then shares her strengths with her world – family, friends, co-workers, and the like. Often she becomes weakened when her “supporters” drain this strength out of her, leaving her defenceless and prone to accidents and illnesses. All women are born with this inner strength.”