The Badilisha! Poetry X-Change is a project that celebrates the word through the concept of ‘badilisha’, a Kiswahili expression denoting change, exchange and transformation. Badilisha! Poetry X-Change is curated by acclaimed poets Malika Ndlovu and Lorelle Viegi.
The upcoming festival is a highlight on the Badilisha! Poetry X-Change Calendar and presents a feast of poetry from 22nd–25th May 2009.
Evening performances take place on the 22nd and 23rd May at the Slave Church, 40 Long Street, and New Space Theatre 2, 44 Long Street. A lunchtime event takes place at Guga S’thebe on the 23rd May and a celebration of Africa Day is on the 25th May at the E. Sacks Futeran Building, 16 Harrington St.