Mmasekgethu told this publication that Ntwa Ya Puo was all about showcasing traditional poetry. He further explained that even though it was called Ntwa Ya Puo, it was not a competition but rather a showcase of traditional poetry and the rich Setswana language. He added that together with Serurubele, they decided to promote Setswana poetry and also bring about a big Setswana festival in the South just like Poetvango hosted in Okavango. He said the event came about after realising that traditional poetry poets did not have enough platforms to showcase their talent. He said the event would help them get exposure and shine.
He also said the event will unearth hidden talent as there were many local traditional poets who never shared their talents in platforms such as the National Art Festival events. He added that most of those poets were elders. He said they saw the need to create a platform where they could promote and showcase their talent both locally and internationally. “This will be Ntwa Ya Puo third season. The first season was held in 2019 and the second in 2022. It will start at 5pm and end at 8pm. Our target audience is people who love poetry, Setswana and entertainment. Actually, we encourage Batswana more especially those who love Setswana culture and language at large to attend the event.
