As we celebrate 20k followers on Facebook, let’s get to know the talented Yona Mlakatuli?
“WHO IS YONA MULAKATULI?
1. REAL NAME: Yona Gondwe
2. NICKNAME: Yona Mlakatuli
3. YEAR BORN: 1997
4. TALENTS: Poet, Actor, Comedian, Emcee (Master of Ceremony)
5. NUMBER OF WRITTEN POEMS: Over 100
6. NUMBER OF RECORDED POEMS: Over 30
7. SHOWS PERFORMED:
– “Behind Closed doors” (2017)
– “Kuchokera ku Chanco ndi Kachirombo” (2018)
– “Recite Mothers Poetry Show” (2019)
– “DEFT Poetry Festival” (2021 & 2022)
– “Lilongwe Poetry Festival” (2022)
– “Easter Theatre Festival” (2023 & 2024)
– “UNIMA Theatre Festival” (2023)
8. AWARDS:
– Mpoto Award for Best Poet (2023)
– ATEM drama competition Best Actor (2016)
9. ACHIEVEMENTS:
– Chairperson for Poetry Association of Malawi, North Chapter
– Performed at numerous notable events
10. DREAM: To take his art to an international level and help budding poets develop their talents.
Let’s continue to support and celebrate Yona Mlakatuli’s incredible talents!”
