Mtunzikazi Ngozana is a poet, whose creative journey is rooted in the preservation and celebration of isiXhosa language and heritage. My poetry carries the resonance of ancestral voices, intertwined with a contemporary urgency that explores resilience, identity, and culture. Her work is inspired by the storytelling legacy of Mama Gcina Mhlophe, whose powerful performances and commitment to indigenous languages ignited Mtunzikazi’s poetic calling.Through this influence, she embraces poetry not just as a written form, but as an embodied act,a dance of voice, rhythm, and memory. She has also found affirmation and creative kinship in platforms like Khayelitsha book festival with Uhlanga Books and poetry festivals. These spaces have nourished their vision, allowing isiXhosa poetry to not only exist but thrive with dignity and depth.