Poetavango

06/04/2026

Her name is Africa. She stepped up to the Open Mic podium during AROUND THE FIRE WITH …, and did what she loves – performing poetry.

Our OPEN MIC segments transform the event from a passive performance into an active, communal experience. We discover new talents. Creatives who wouldn’t have had performance platforms get opportunities to showcase. Open mic moments are unpredictable, often raw, and can address the room’s current energy or unspoken themes.

Our OPEN MIC segments here at POETAVANGO ‘democratizes’ the stage, breaking down the barrier between ‘performer’ and ‘audience,’ affirming that everyone’s voice has value, not just scheduled artists. It’s beautiful to see someone ‘regular’ go up and make others think, “Maybe next time I will too”, growing the scene organically.

These events are in partnership with Nhabe Museum

06/04/2026

CHARLES KAKOMEE support act at Around the Fire with Goodie the Bad.

Support the artist, follow him at Charles Kakomee-Tjeja.

05/04/2026

✨ Around the Fire with Goodie the Bad✨

Thank you for coming. Remember to join us for these intimate, relaxed evenings of spoken word, soulful music, and poetry ... all set in a cultural kgotla at the Nhabe Museum.

📖🎶 Fortnightly on Thursdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Come gather. Share. Feel the fire.

02/04/2026

It was a pleasure being with you earlier this evening. Such a great audience, such beautiful hearts. Let's meet again in two weeks time. Watch this space for details. Happy Easter holidays!

Gratitude to Nhabe Museum . Le ka moso.

02/04/2026

Have you just arrived in Maun for the Easter weekend? Guess what? We have a welcome session for you! AROUND THE FIRE WITH GOODIE THE BAD is today, this evening, THURSDAY 2ND APRIL.

See you soon!

30/03/2026

Meet Goodwill 'Goodie the Bad' Tlokwe.

29/03/2026

AROUND THE FIRE WITH GOODIE THE BAD

Goodwill Tlokwe AKA Goodie the Bad needs no introductions. A heavyweight in local poetry circles whose work span across spoken word and comedy.

Come sit AROUND THE FIRE with him this Thursday. A full hour of the goodness and badness of Goodie the Bad. If the fire ignites something in you, the floor is all yours. Open mic segment.

Don't miss it.
Where: Nhabe Museum
When: This Thursday (April 2)
Time: 1830hrs – 2000hrs
Entry: Free! (Donations are welcome to support the series)
Open Mic: Sign up on arrival!

Supported by Nhabe Museum.

20/03/2026

Seo se bosigo! Lalang le lora le rola molora ka lori ya molora le banna ba molora, bosigo.

Once again gratitude to all who came through to the AROUND THE FIRE WITH MESSENGER. We look forward to seeing you again in the next session. Lot's of thanks to our partner, the Nhabe Museum. Le ka moso.

20/03/2026

Around the Fire with MESSENGER.

Gratitude to all who came through. It was a great pleasure sitting around the fire with you.

Keep watching this space for information about our next 'Around the Fire with'.

One Word. One Aim. One Destiny.

19/03/2026

The Nhabe Museum is the place to chill this evening. 630pm - 8pm.

17/03/2026

THE MESSENGER IS CALLING. 🔥
He has a message, at the Kgotla, around the fire.

Join us this Thursday for an intimate evening AROUND THE FIRE with prolific spoken word artist and poet, Morongwa "Messenger" Matsau.

For one hour, he’ll stoke the fire with his word. If the fire ignites something in you, the floor is all yours. Open mic segment.

Following our inaugural session with the legendary Gcina Mhlophe, this is the second in our fortnightly series of gatherings. Don't miss it.

📍 Where: Nhabe Museum
📅 When: This Thursday (March 19)
🕒 Time: 1830hrs – 2000hrs
💰 Entry: Free! (Donations are welcome to support the series)
🎤 Open Mic: Sign up on arrival!

Supported by Nhabe Museum.

16/03/2026

Creatives, COSBOTS is here. Register your works.

📍Engage with the COSBOTS team in Maun at Nhabe Museum on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th of March 2026 from 1000hrs till 1400hrs.

We invite you to our stall for registration and inquiries.

For those interested in registering, please bring the following documents:

1. Certified copy of your ID
2. Three passport-sized photos
3. Producer and other contracts
4. Copies of your creative works (e.g., book or CD)

For more information, contact us at 77146222/78572602.