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What is it that fuels you? For me, it’s the unbound plethora of sentiment and complete power to be able to be our absolute self to communicate, share, love, feel, cry, and bring joy to those around us. Poetry does this for me and thus, I in turn want to share with you.

I am Mphatso Matenda, also known as Malawiana (The Poet). I come from Blantyre, Malawi; a small and vibrant country which I have always called home, alongside being raised in the United States, England, Zimbabwe and Canada. I am intertwined in the challenges, possibilities and roots of globalization, development, womanhood, humanity and Africa’s diasporas and influence. Born a free spirited thinker, I have found my joy in writing since the age of 12, having always found comfort, clarity and strength in sharing my creative side in the form of poetry, short story writing, music making and abstract painting.

I love writing about my passions, belonging, and sharing all of my thoughts with my readers in the form of prose. 

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Malawiana is truly my own little passion project, gaining more and more traction each day. I hope you enjoy browsing my site and all of the unique content I have to offer. Take a look around, drop me a line; perhaps you’ll discover what fuels you as well. Read on and enjoy!