Pepita Mwanga (She/Her)

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.

Performance Poetry Platforms and Events:

• Africa Research Day, The University of Edinburgh (2024)
• SDG Curtain Raiser (2023)
• The University of Edinburgh Julius Nyerere Centenary (2022)
• The United Nation's Youth Power Hack events (2020 & 2021)
• 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania (2021)
• Black History Month Blackness Workshop with the US Embassy in Tanzania (2018)
• Burn the Mic, Juneteenth Poetry Slam with the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative

Furthermore, her written work has been featured in Poetic Africa and Writers Space Africa Magazines, expanding her influence in the literary world.

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