Biography & Wikipedia
South African poet, singer, and cultural activist Zolani Mkiva is known for promoting African history and culture. He was born on June 6, 1963, in the South African settlement of Kwa-Mashu near Durban.
Mkiva began as a young poet, performing at various festivals and arts events. His poems, which often deal with social and political issues in South Africa and pay tribute to African culture, earned him international recognition.
Mkiva sang during Nelson Mandela’s 1994 presidential inauguration as the inaugural’s praise vocalist and later was appointed the President’s Poet Laureate. He participated in numerous national and international events, including Poetry Africa 2000, and worked with artists such as Salif Keita, Bayete, Angelique Kidjo, Papa Wemba, and Ismael Lo. He served as master of ceremonies for the global writers conference at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin.
Mkiva has performed both domestically and internationally and has released several albums. According to sources, Mkiva has also collaborated with other South African musicians and activists to promote African culture and history.
Some sources claim that Mkiva has also been involved in politics, serving as an advisor to the African National Congress (ANC) and as a member of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature.
Age and birthday
Mkiva will be 60 years in June 2023.
Height and weight
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Nationality & ethnicity
Zolani Mkiva is a South African national.
Education
According to online sources, Zolani Mkiva obtained a BA in Social Science In 1994 at the University of the Western Cape, followed by a BA (Hons) in Development Studies in 1996.
Political party and views
Mkiva is believed to belong to the African National Congress.
Parents and siblings
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Wife and children
Details about Mkiva’s family are not public
Salary and net worth
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Social media: Instagram & Twitter
Mkiva holds an Instagram account with over 93K followers. You can follow him on Instagram: hrhzolani.
