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Nokwethemba Mchunu also known as Nokwe the Poet is a South African Poet known for her series of Gospel poems featured on Joyous Celebration from Volume 18 to Volume 22. Nokwe was introduced into the South African Music Industry through her poem God is a Brand in 2014, and later to the world when she recited one of her poetry pieces titled We Wont Lose Our Praise at Bishop TD Jakes' Church, The Potter's House in Dallas Texas. She has since released her debut album in 2018, where she also portrayed her gift of song writing in her single Rock of All Ages She is a recipient of two SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards in the Best Gospel Poetry Category in 2015 and 2017 respectively.

Biography
Nokwe the Poet was born on the 17th February 1989 and grew up at Umlazi Township in Durban, South Africa. Her childhood was spent at various Pietermaritzburg boarding schools, which led to her enrolling at the University of KwaZulu Natal at the Pietermaritzburg Campus, where she graduated with a BComm Degree majoring in Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Economics. This is where she discovered her gift and love for poetry.

Career
In 2016 Nokwe participated at events hosted by the South African Government namely the HIV and AIDS World Conference Activation, KwaZulu Natal Premier's Office dinner for the 37th SADC Parliamentary Forum 6 in Durban, and has recited at South African Parliament in Cape Town. She also rendered her poetry pieces at corporate events for various South African companies such as Eskom, Trade and Investment KwaZulu Natal, Ithala Bank to name a few. She featured on South Africa's Gospel choir Joyous Celebration, The Essence Festival and The Encounter, a Festival of Praise at the Ticket Pro Dome where she shared the stage with the likes of Israel Houghton, Sinach, Don Moen, Marvin Sapp to name a few. Nokwe has performed in several countries including South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Mozambique and the United States of America.

Nokwe is a Youth Activist and participates in various community projects. She serves as a mentor to young people and has initiated many programmes that instill positive values to the youth. Her passion for making a difference in society started back in her University days where she Co-founded the UKZN Men's Forum ]

Awards

 * SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards for Best Gospel Poetry 2015
 * SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards for Best Gospel Poetry 2017
 * Woman to Woman Award for Most Influential Woman 2015
 * Gagasi SHERO Award for Creative Arts in 2018 (Nominated)
 * Young Achiever's Awards - Creative Arts Category 2016 Nominated