There are some Risers we wish we can really meet them personally and have much fun since we do most of our interviews via Whatsapp. Buhle Mjuleni (21) is an amazing Poetess from King Williams Town but currently residing in Grahamstown. She is currently doing her second year at Rhodes University, studying for Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, majoring in Clinical Psychology and Politics.
“Much appreciation for this wonderful opportunity, growing up, it was hard for me to open up about my feelings and thoughts with the people around me because I've always felt like I wasn't given enough space to be vulnerable which at some point in my life affected me a lot emotionally. I started writing and realized that every time I would write a poem or any kind of writing and feel some kind of relief. I've been writing since then because I find solace and healing in writing”, said Buhle.
The brilliant student always believes that being emotionally vulnerable is something that one must deal with on their own. Writing remains a place where she gets peace.
“There is too much support from our community, I can tell and now its up to Poets to keep on doing wonderful work. In 3 years, I want to see myself as a founder and a leader of a successful organization aiming to spread awareness on things that communities need an eye opening on, such as mental awareness, political issues, and so on. I'll like to say thanks to all that support my work, I appreciate them. There's still more that I'm planning to put out for them, and I hope that they continue to support me.”, concluded Buhle.
Rise Africans Newspaper will always try to push African talent, we wish Buhle all the best!
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