ISSUE 5 | JULY 2022 | REINCARNATION
Thuthukani Myeza
Thuthukani Myeza also known as “The Neo Zulu” is a 24-year-old poet and content
creator. Born in Johannesburg and raised in the little town of Welvenkop on the
outskirts of Mpumalanga. Inspired by love he started writing in the 6th grade.
Thuthukani has shared the stage with poetic heavyweights such as Lebo Mashile,
Xabiso Vili and Zewande Bk Bengu. Winner of the Cuddle Sessions slam in 2015,
CSP Provincial Slam winner in 2017, current national South African slam champion
and runner up in the first African Cup Slam in 2018. Thuthukani is also the
co-founder of World of Words poetry session- a platform that cultivates young
aspiring writers and performers giving them a platform to showcase their craft.
Thuthukani defines his writing style as ballads for broken boys . A part-time dream,
a full-time dreamer.