A young Xhosa poet delivered a praise speech for the president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa during the ...

State of the Nation Address praise poet, Inako Mateza, shared on social media the Presidency's stance on her referring to Cyril Ramaphosa as Cupcake.

So, for me being the imbongi that will be welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa makes me feel ... As a passionate praise poet, she has been honing her craft since 2016, participating in poetry, prepared ...

During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, Ramaphosa said his ... Pretoria and Washington over President Donald Trump's claim that South Africa has been expropriating private ...

Politicians, musicians, and celebrities arrived in their most glamorous looks for one of South ... praise poet), played a key role in one of the most significant Sona traditions. Through song and ...

In his speech, President Ramaphosa talked ... and showcase South African talent. The outfits are always a hot topic on social media, and this year is no exception. Praise singer Inako Mateza ...

Inako Mateza is performing at this year's State of the Nation Address as an imbongi, or praise poet, to welcome the President.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, extended condolences on behalf of the South African government and people to the families and the nations of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Malawi ...

Praise singing is meant to give "Africanness" pride of place. Mateza's voice, narrating the President's personal history, clan, and family lineage through song, dance, and narration, filled Cape Town ...