Wesley Pepper's Art Lexica

Greetings World. Today is an exciting day as we welcome back the talented Siza Nkosi to discuss her debut poetry publication, 'U Grand Malume'. Through intricate and powerful verse, Siza delves into thought-provoking themes that reflect the current climate of South Africa. Her poetry acts as a telescope, giving us a closer look at the issues and views that shape our nation. With her words, Siza al...

Greetings, World! Sitting across from the brilliant Paul Khahliso Matela Zisiwe, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration for this multi-talented individual. As an acclaimed documentarian, writer, and artist, his body of work speaks for itself. But today, our conversation takes a deep dive into his recent project – the short documentary for the historic Klerksdorp museum. We delve in...

Greetings World It's the second month of 2024, and so much has happened in such a short amount of time. Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Lerato Waga Matsomela. As a poet, journalist, academic, and Pan Afrikanist, she brings a unique perspective to our discussion. And we cover a wide range of topics, from the controversial "Coloured People's identity politics"...

Greeting world Join me as I dive into the world of Tha H3adspace Podcast with View Joka. This podcast, founded with a purpose and a reason, has quickly gained a loyal following. As we sit down to discuss the journey of its creation, the content they produce, and View's personal views on pop culture, AI, and creativity, it's impossible not to be captivated by his robust and articulate manner of spe...

Greetings World As I settle down to have a conversation with Winnie Adams, the co-founder of Arts On Ives, I am eager to learn about how their organization has fared in the past year. We discuss their most recent exhibition in August, their successful collaboration with Arts Alive, and the exciting prospects of future projects. However, what truly captivates me is Winnie's passionate recount of th...

Greetings World Greetings to all and welcome to the first episode of the year! I am excited to introduce you to our first guest for 2024, the incredible Lerato Rapunzulu Sokhulu. Hailing from Cape Town but currently in Johannesburg after her show at 'The Savanna Newcomer Showcase," Lerato is not only a talented comedian, but also a writer, content producer, and artist. With her unique blend of hum...

Greetings , World Today promises to be an exciting day as I sit down with my regular guest, Mustapha Jinudu from Northern Virginia DC. Together, we delve into the most pressing and trending stories shaping the world, both nationally and internationally. One topic that we can't ignore is the heartbreaking issue of mass shootings in the US. Mustapha shares his insights on this ongoing dilemma, shedd...

Greetings World As I sat down to talk with Don Afrika-Beukes, a South African poet currently based in France and Spain, I was immediately struck by his talent and passion for words. Not only is he a skilled poet, but he is also multi-lingual, infusing his works with diverse languages and cultural influences. Through his published poetry anthologies, Don has created a space for his voice to be hear...

Greetings World Today I had the privilege of speaking with Adewale Sobowale, the founder of The Migrant Online Magazine. We discussed the how he came to create the magazine, the content it features, and the politics of the ongoing migrant crisis across the world. In particular, we explored the situation in the UK, with its draconian laws against migrants that seek to inhibit their right to travel....

Greetings, World Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with Allan Kolski Horwitz, founder of the legendary Botsotso Jesters, and Kabelo Mofokeng, a well-known writer. Allan recounts the story of how the Botsotso Jesters were created in the mid-90s, including all of the major role players, the writers and poets who worked with them, and what they stand for. He also discussed the processes beh...

Greetings World Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mustapha Jinadu, a writer from Northern Virginia DC, to discuss his writing process and philosophy. The conversation was easy, and we touched on many topics, from his published works to his travels to Afrika, and his perspectives and opinions on global politics and life in a post-pandemic world. He shared some of the influences that sh...

Greeting the world, today I had the opportunity to sit down with the incredibly talented Lerato Lishaba, and chat with him about his music, his experience as a session musician, the legacy that the COVID-19 pandemic has left on local musicians, and our mutual love of backyard sessions and vinyls. Lerato is a vibrant, passionate artist whose music is a unique blend of classic and contemporary sound...

Greetings, World Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jozi-based poet, Zama Madinana, to discuss his latest self-published anthology of poems, '94. We discussed his poetry, the subject matter of his art, his views on contemporary South Africa, the artwork for the book cover, and how he has gone about marketing his work. Additionally, we spoke about his upcoming gig at Poetry Africa and h...

Greetings , World. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Nolan ' Madhatter' Stevens, an artist, writer, and artist coach. We broadcast from the beautiful 'Inner City Views Group Exhibitions' at the Sanlam Private Wealth Gallery. We started off the episode with a brief overview of Nolan's involvement in the Asisebenze Art Atelier studios, before taking a virtual walkabout. Nolan explained in det...

Greetings, World Today I am blessed to have a conversation with Winnie Adams, Jennifer Botha , and Ashby from Arts On Ives. This NGO is based in the south of Johannesburg Klispruit West and is focused on using art as therapy in townships. Winnie Adams , the founder, gave us an in-depth look into the network of artists that they represent as well as a forthcoming art exhibition set to take place on...

Greetings, World. Today, I'm excited to welcome visual artist and content creator Keneilwe Mokeona back for another episode. Our conversation covers a wide variety of topics, with Keneilwe giving us an honest take on her two failed suicide attempts and how it has affected her mentally and artistically. We also discuss her dark sense of humour and meme culture, and we both share our views on how co...

Greetings, World Today, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Kimberley-based visual artist Junior Oliphant. We discussed his fascinating background, exploring his influences and how these have shaped his artwork. He was generous enough to share his insight into the direction his art is taking, as well as his experience exhibiting in the London Contemporary 8th edition earlier this year....

Greeting, World Today, I had the pleasure of co-hosting with Kabelo Mofokeng and speaking to the illustrious Jacob Mwela, a seasoned photographer. Jacob shared stories of his encounters with luminaries like George Hallet and the Bang-Bang Club - all of which were inspiring and captivating. He also shed light on his processes as a photo and studio photographer, as well as his current commission at...

Greetings, World Welcome to today's episode, where I'm co-hosting with Kabelo Mofokeng to talk to New Contrast Magazine's new Editor-in-Chief, Shile Ntuli. Shile is an acclaimed writer and poet from KwaZulu-Natal who will be discussing his influences, the current state of South African poetry, his vision for New Contrast Magazine, the kind of writing he is looking to publish, the challenges that l...

Greetings, World Today, we have a special guest: Entrepreneur Thato R Nhlapo of Atlegile Marketing Solutions in Soweto. On the show, we dive into the various challenges that modern entrepreneurs face and discuss how they are attempting to tackle them. We also chat about potential solutions and what the future holds. On top of this, Thato shares her perspective on the township economy and how they...

Greetings, World This episode, I had the honor of interviewing Thabo Motseki of The Art Company Soweto regarding his current exhibition, '535 Phakedi Street, Money is Bigger than God'. Thabo opened up about his family, sister, mother, late grandfather, and the house he grew up in, and how these elements have been conceptualized in an exhibition featuring prints, mixed media artworks, and installat...

Greetings World Today I talk to Kabelo Mofokeng a #writer and #artist based in #Pimville, #Soweto #johannesburg. Kabza talks about the #processes behind his sophomore publication Hungry on Arrival, his relationship with the Botsotso Jesters, #music #art #poetry and reads us a poem titled "Somewhere."

Greetings World. My guest today is Mala Rama a #Seychelles based #artists who works on mixed media and water colours #paintings We talk about her processes , how she had to adapt after #covid19 , her business and #Art

Greetings, World Today I talk to Sinalo Ntuli a mixed media [Beads] #artist based at August House , JHB about his journey in the #Arts , #processes , last years and Septembers 2023's #exhibitions . Hosted by Wesley Pepper Produced by #TheArtLexcia #Podcast

Greetings, World Todays episode I talk to Mo Afrika Wa Mokgathi about Hear My Voice and their Poets Guild . She unpacks the ideology behind it , challenges, climate and future. Hosted by Wesley Pepper Produced by The Art Lexcia