User:Heyheypreacher

Born Leonard Mukwenga. In 2013, Leonard enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe and began his studies later that year. The program was Hon in Agricultural Engineering. 2 years later, he dropped out of school to pursue a career in music and spoken word poetry.

Beginning of 2017 is when he started learning poetry and eventually became a performing poet In June of 2017 he launched a poetry show called 1ZWI Poetry Jam – 1ZWI translates to ‘One Voice’, thusly the show is home for young adults who happen to love poetry and the Word of God!

Hey Hey Preacher is a contemporary, hip hop and spoken word artist locally known for his tongue twisting and clever wordplay.

Growing up, Leonard Takudzwa Mukwenga, has always had a unique passion for standing up for others. He uses his art to advocate for the voiceless, to preach messages of hope and to bring glorification to the creator of mankind. Yes, he is Christian.

In August, 2018 Hey Hey Preacher released an audio anthology of spoken word poetry titled Chegumi. In this project, he fused musical vocals and word. Musandivharire Panze is that one piece in the anthology that wows the crowd everytime he performs it.

Hey Hey Preacher took part at the Lafarge Poetry Slam 2018, Shoko Festival 2018 and came second at the Pepfar/Jibilika Poetry Slam 2018.

Only God knows what this young poet has in-store for 2019.