Pepita Mwanga

Contemporary poet weaving words into tapestries of emotion and thought

About the Poet

Pepita is a multifaceted artist whose talents converge at the intersection of poetry, voice acting, and activism. Her art is rooted in themes of feminism, sustainability, and the profound experiences of displacement. With a diverse background that spans law and international development, Pepita channels a rich array of influences into her creative expressions, drawing inspiration from the works of other artists such as Pablo Neruda and Toni Morrison.

Pepita Mwanga, Contemporary Poet and Author

Selected Works

A collection of verses exploring the beauty and complexity of human experience

Performance History

A chronological journey through readings, lectures, and live performances

19 Sep 2025

Young Women & Democracy Summit

The Scottish Parliament, Young Women’s Movement, Scottish Youth Parliament, and Elect Her • Edinburgh, UK

Feature Poet Set (only feature poet)

01 Sep 2025

Inside Voices

Glasgow Review of Books • King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK

Performer

25 Aug 2025

Versaye Poetry Night

Glasgow, UK

Special Guest Performer

18 Aug 2025

Scottish Poetry Library Open Mic

School of Poets • Edinburgh, UK

Performer

02 Aug 2025

The Lock-In: Poetry Slam

PBH Free Fringe • Edinburgh, UK

Performer

27 Jul 2025

Typewronger Books Open Mic

Typewronger Books • Edinburgh, UK

Performer

25 Jul 2025

Afro-Scottish Poetry Event

Afro-Scottish Poetry Event hosted by Chisom Okoronkwo & U Belong Glasgow • Glasgow, UK

Special Guest Performer

30 Jun 2025

Loud Poets Open Mic

Loud Poets • Edinburgh, UK

Performer

23 May 2025

University of Edinburgh

The University and the World: Restoring Wholeness in Fragmented Times • Edinburgh, UK

Feature Poet Set

03 May 2025

Tanzania National Day

Tanzanian High Commission to the United Kingdom • London, UK

Feature Poet Set

16 Mar 2025

Fill This Space

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Feature Poet

11 Oct 2024

Africa Research Day

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Feature poet set (only feature poet)

23 Nov 2023

Loud Poets Edinburgh Slam Heat

I Am Loud • Edinburgh, UK

Slam Participant (Round 1 and Round 2)

13 Sep 2023

SDG Summit Curtain Raiser

United Nations Foundation • Worldwide Virtual

Sole Featured Poet

07 Nov 2022

The Julius Nyerere Centenary

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Commissioned poetry in two languages (English and Swahili) (only feature poet)

18 Jun 2022

Juneteenth Poetry Slam

Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative • Kentucky, USA

Slam Participant (Second Place winner)

25 Nov 2021

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Feature Poet Set (only feature poet)

21 Sep 2021

Youth Power Hacks Wrap-Up

United Nations Foundation • World Wide Virtual Event

Commissioned Poetry (Only Featured Poet)

How We Can Work Together

I offer a range of poetry and performance services tailored to your specific needs and audience

Live Performance & Poetry Readings

Dynamic live performances, in-person and virtual, for festivals, conferences, cultural events, and special occasions.

Festival performances
Corporate events
Educational institutions
Community gatherings

Poetry Workshops & Masterclasses

Interactive workshops designed to inspire creativity and develop writing skills. Perfect for schools, libraries and writing groups.

Creative writing workshops
Performance coaching
Storytelling techniques
Cultural exchange programs

Commissioned Poetry & Writing

Custom poetry and written works for special occasions, commemorations, campaigns, and branded content.

Commemorative pieces
Campaign content
Multilingual poetry
Brand storytelling

Swahili Interpretation and Translation

Translating and interpreting English to Swahili and Swahili to English text and speech.

English-Swahili Translation
Swahili-English Translation
Bilingual Writing
Bilingual Spoken Word Poetry

How We'll Work Together

A collaborative approach to ensure your vision comes to life

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your needs, audience, and vision for the collaboration

2

Proposal & Planning

I create a detailed proposal with timeline, deliverables, and pricing

3

Creation & Collaboration

We work together to develop and refine the content or performance

4

Delivery & Follow-up

Final delivery of the project with ongoing support as needed

Get in Touch

Whether you'd like to discuss poetry, collaborations, or workshop opportunities

Let's Connect

Workshops

Available for poetry workshops and creative writing seminars

Speaking

Open to speaking engagements at literary events and universities