GWERU — Fourteen-year-old poet Lesson Ndlovu has shaken the arts industry with flawless performances in and around the Midlands province.
By Sandra Maricho
The teen poet, who started making public performances at the age of nine, gracing big events, including the International Book Fair in Harare, has grown from strength to strength.
Some of the other events at which he has performed include the annual Midlands Show, provincial Independence Day and Heroes Day celebrations, as well as the International Book Festival, among others.
Ndlovu is creative and passionate about poetry, but lacks financial support.
Born in a family of professional artistes, Lesson attended Dorset Arts rehearsals during weekends where his talent was identified.
His father Dumisani who doubles as his manager said when he realised the talent in his son he supported him by buying audio and visual discs of international poets so that he learns professional poetry.
“When I discovered how passionate my son was in terms of performing poetry, I decided to support him,” he said.
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Unlike other children who love watching movies, the teenager prefers listening to audios and watching recorded poetry.
“During my spare time, I love watching videos of international poets and listening to Pastor Rusukira who is also my inspiration along with my dad,” Lesson said. He said he was inspired by his father who the founding member of High Voltage Poets.
“I was groomed by my father and teacher, Yvonne Majazi to be the poet I am today. Without their support I would have been a nobody, for that I am very grateful,” he said.
