lebo mashile, NBF
Lebo Mashile is my new best friend. Read more about her, and something she recently worked on, here. Oh, and don’t tell any of my other best friends :)
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I think sister Lebo is marvervolous, I would like an update on her poetry. Even now I’m dying to have her new album “rythm of ribons” I just can’t afford it. big up sister
Comment by Omphemetse Plaatjie — 04 May 2005 @ 7:43 pm
u rock girl big up “Mopulane”
Comment by shimane mashigo — 31 May 2005 @ 10:26 am
hey lebo, i think u have a beautiful personality and
your poetry rocks my world. u make me feel proud to be
a black sister in south africa.
Comment by zoe — 08 September 2005 @ 9:39 am
u have become a role model and a true inspiror.i look forward in meeting u .we have a big business to discuss.poets are born poets are not made,this family was ment to usher wisdom.
Comment by TSHEPO(the voice) MASHILE — 16 September 2005 @ 8:19 pm
lebo you are the best
Comment by hope manzana — 19 September 2005 @ 1:07 pm
It’s anout time that a black rose blossoms for mother earth to glow. Keep on keeping on babygal…
Comment by Mdu Makhoba — 21 September 2005 @ 12:33 pm
Was @ yo launching @ Horror cafe last year, must say dat i really enjoyed it. I’m a poet myself & will luv 2 meet up wit ya.U inspire m 2 b a better Poet myself.Let’s try 2 enlarge dis smallanyana industry of Poets. & hey we share da same star sign 2oo(7th February).Live & Let Live!
Comment by Claudia — 19 October 2005 @ 9:18 am
Hello! I am an american friend of Lebo’s just saw her in Hotel Rwanda and it blew my mind! Can anyone help me get in touch with her? -kakia
Comment by Kakia Johnson — 05 December 2005 @ 8:07 pm
i forwarded your stuff to the email i have on file for lebo - admittedly, we haven’t been in touch much lately, but here’s hopin it’s still her contact. if so, and she has your mail, she’ll likely get back to you. otherwise, use the conact page to email me directly, and i can sms her your phone number or something….
Comment by nathaniel — 06 December 2005 @ 6:18 am
Lebo you are a role model, keep it up girl you rock Pamela
Comment by PAmela — 10 February 2006 @ 12:25 pm
Lebo is a black sister living a black woman writers dream, keep doing what youre doing coz its written in your stars much love and happiness!keep shining for black girls across south africa!
Comment by nkaela — 21 March 2006 @ 1:26 pm
Lebo, strangle that pen until it bleeds no more, mo faya!
Comment by nkaela — 21 March 2006 @ 1:28 pm
MOLO,lebo i so much wish to see u share the word live on stage,When are u coming down to cape town?and when are u releasing a live DVD?
plus the CD is a wonderful classic material.
Comment by manana — 11 April 2006 @ 1:52 pm
YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION,YOU MAKE ME WANT TO BE A GREAT POET,I WISH ONE I WILL BE A POET TWO,KEEP IT UP DO LIKE WISE
Comment by ELIAS — 17 May 2006 @ 3:24 pm
Lebo’s just the best thing since Dr Mattera, her & ntate Don were my mentors in 2004 for a poetry project that i did. More fire 2the sister. (can anyone inform of any poetry sessions in JHB)
Comment by Gomolemo — 24 May 2006 @ 12:05 pm
HEY LEBO.I THINK THAT YOUR POETRY SHOWS A LOT OF CREATIVITY AND YOU ARE TRULLY AN INSPIRATION TO THE NATION. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. YOU GO GIRL !!! [ I ENJOY WATCHING LATITUDE,GIRL YOUR SHOW ROCKS BIG TIME]
Comment by BUSISIWE KHULUSE — 26 May 2006 @ 8:25 am
I really dont know where to start! i sigh! i need u to listen to this rythem of my heart ringing. i listen to u every morning coz u give me strength and some cant blv how crazy i am,well they dont undrestand it all! u touch me, u reconstruct me as i enter these mysterious trances full of complexity and diversity in my life.there is no 1 like u. i need to meet u!plz Lebo! Much love…
Comment by Vuyolwethu Primrose Sambu — 31 May 2006 @ 2:32 pm
lebo I love so much ,I watch your show every week.I would like to meet you one day,I own a poetry club I it tp suceed.thank you & I love please reply
Comment by bukeka — 17 June 2006 @ 11:03 am
Hi Nathaniel! Please forward my info to lebo:
Sagwa79@yahoo.com or tell her to check me out on www.myspace.com/kiiichan. I would love to re-connect with her! thanks a bunch -k
Comment by Kakia Johnson — 18 July 2006 @ 1:37 am
Wish I could, K, but haven’t spoken to Lebo in ages (note this post is from 2003).
Comment by nathaniel — 18 July 2006 @ 7:45 am
I only saw her when i was in UOFS man i felt like she was speaking to me alyhough i wasn’t in a good mood she turned me to such joy that i couldn’t expalain, even if i try. LEBO YOU ROCK BIG TIME>>
Comment by Zanele — 19 July 2006 @ 1:22 pm
Lebo i would like to be part of one of your episodes. Thank you .
Comment by Londeka Masikane — 21 August 2006 @ 2:51 pm
Seeing Lebo Mashile perform right in front of my eyes was an overwhelmig experience. hope you come down to Lesotho again soon. I love you CD and book “In a ribbon of rhythm”.
much love to you my sister.
Known Words.
Comment by Mat Nkofo — 24 August 2006 @ 3:57 pm
Hi its me again would it be possible if i can get in touch with Lebo coz the last time i did was only in my dreams plz mail me @ 2649102@uwc.ac.za looking forward much love from Vuyolwethu plz mail back when u get this? need to see if this is for real…
Comment by Vuyolwethu Primrose Sambu — 02 October 2006 @ 2:35 pm
Hey Lebs,Great stuff sana. Let the world sample from your flow of cool waters,your words so soothing. You re trully are an inspiration sana. Ungatshintshi sana but uqhube njalo ntondo.
Comment by thisetso — 03 October 2006 @ 2:46 pm
Sista u gave me another imagination abt life,u inspired me in such a way.when my soul is down i listen to u,keep it up sista one love
Comment by sinazo — 18 October 2006 @ 5:22 pm
Hi! Sister your staf is great and u inspire me in such a way . I wish you to come back to cape town again , keep it up sana . ungoyiki . uyiphiwe lonto so yiveze.
Comment by Tryphina Sijaji — 01 November 2006 @ 2:22 pm
i relate to your poetry i aspire to be a
real poetess like you .keep on rymin luv u
Comment by nthabiseng mokhele — 01 November 2006 @ 2:57 pm
hey lebo,i’m a poet too and really dig your program and the way you do your poems.and girl i would really appriciate it if you really help me publish my first book with you.You really are a true inspiration to me. KEEP ROCKING GIRL
Comment by Singo Phathutshedzo Patience — 22 November 2006 @ 10:01 am
Sister soul,what can i say!you inspire me in every way.i am an underground poet,and i never performed i only write.i love poetru so much and u r my favourite poet of all.its like you feel it,live it up sista.i love yo work.andy from Eastern cape but now in PTA.
Comment by andiswa Ngqongwa — 28 November 2006 @ 11:07 am
hilebs,whay u are doing is very good and i realy like it,i just wish i could meet u or attend your poetry sesion.keep the good work***
Comment by lebogang maphunye — 28 November 2006 @ 11:13 am
I always wondered how to get in contact with Sesi Lebo but
finally,You inspire ME in every way.The first time I saw your show I said that women reminds me of myself.I wasn’t into poetry but now I am coz of u.I’m more OF a motivational speaker but who knows I might as well be good in poetry.I would love to be your friend Lebo coz honestly we share a lot of similarities,Star sign,the physic,strong voice,confindence and the beauty of course.You are my role model and you are so real “O MAKOYA”
Comment by Violet Mabe — 08 December 2006 @ 2:29 pm
a true role model,a friend,a sister and a heroine,keep up the good work u are doing for our lovely country South Africa.Lebo Mashile u r my inspiration.God bless u & b with u through thick & thin
Comment by Mthembi Prudence — 20 December 2006 @ 9:40 am
i would like 2 say that i admire Lebo Mashile so much,i hated poetry in my life but after seeing lebo rending a poem,she made me to fall in love with poetry.thanks a lot.
Comment by Mthembi Prudence Pcgirl — 20 December 2006 @ 9:49 am
I am a Namibian young lady who doesn’t like miss sis Lebo’s Lattitude, sis you rock, i even start writting poem about woman and children abuse. and i am looking forward to meet with you cause i have seen that i have also a lot to tell but i don’t know how. please i real want to meet with you. your work has inspire me a lot. As a Namibian i would like also to be like you Lebo.
Comment by Maiya-liisa Nalitye Set — 13 January 2007 @ 2:13 pm
Hi i was at the Nairobi on the 19th January 2007 during the world socila forum and u were over whelming….I liked ua perfomace soo……….
Comment by Stela — 20 January 2007 @ 11:41 am
so much to say yet not in my mind to stay,but one thing for sure you inspire me for the better in more ways than one.you really have build inside me a statue,and when i look inside me poetry comes in my mind,and you are accountablbe,so to prove that you made me who i am with poetry today,just give me anything to write a poem about and i,ll unleash your talent via me,keep up.
Comment by jeremia — 03 February 2007 @ 11:47 pm
hi i enjoyed the conversation i have just read.Please sent me her email so that I could direct my words of appreciation to her. Thanks
Comment by mose — 05 March 2007 @ 10:46 pm
AUSI LEBO WA ROCHER YOU ARE SUCH AN ISPIRATION TO ALL OF US AND U MADE ME WANT TO WRITE AND TODAY I CAN WRITE MY OWN POEMS AND SONGS.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Comment by Lillian Dire — 08 March 2007 @ 3:31 pm
Ausi Lebo ke rata dipoem tsa gago,di monate e bile di a rotloetsa.Ke motlotlo ka wena ka go ruta batho botho le thotloetso.O botlhokwa e bile ke ikgantsa ka wena.O tshwarelele,o tswele pelo fela ka go dira jalo.
Comment by Violet Mabe — 16 March 2007 @ 2:42 pm
hi lebo, you know i’m going grazy when i see the show. i just hope one day you can have a competition for young people like us who can make a change in the lives of our people. this is because i’m also a poet and a film writer.
i wish one day i could see you around in Braamfountein.
Comment by kenneth mogoto — 22 March 2007 @ 8:38 am
Africa rain mercy to the maids who clean sweep the grain of love on my brain. this love i have for lebo will never be swept by even the toughest bleach! sista u make me wanna achieve more than you have. you are my inspiration, a role model. big ups.
Comment by Rethabile — 10 April 2007 @ 3:18 pm
You ar a Diva your attitudes has made not to fall but to realise that Southafrica is a country with many possibilities.
Comment by Pam — 18 April 2007 @ 1:14 pm
WHY CAN’T YOU CONTEST TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT. YOU ARE THE BEST .
SO PROUD TO HAVE SOMEONE LIKE YOU IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Comment by Mpho Munyai — 03 May 2007 @ 9:36 am
Hello girl
you are everthing u no what am nominated as a best woman in community media and communication. yr positive attitude has changed me to do wonders. lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvve uuuuuuuuuu
Comment by Pamela Tiamkwe — 26 June 2007 @ 10:16 am
Lebo, I have gone through your work and i have to say u have a gift with words, love your book it reminds me a lot of Alice Walker’s “Her blue Body and Everything we Know” keep it up as this country needs dedicated and passionate poets like yourself,Kgafela,Myesha,Vonani,Napo,Colleen,Michelle Mcgrane,Joop,Siphiwe ka Ngwenya etc.
Comment by Kgosietsile Dintlhoane — 26 June 2007 @ 2:57 pm
hey lebo im a big fan of yours and i am a also a poet.you are my role modle you have chaged me into a better person.i would love to buy your cd and book but im just a school gal and i cant aford to buy them, its so sad for me to be a fan but not supporting you.thanx gal you rock god blessyou.from katlego chokwe
Comment by miss tk-da poet aka katlego — 20 July 2007 @ 10:51 pm
Hi lebo,all i can say is that every time i see your show i get motivated,you realy inspire me keep up the good work!
Comment by Lebogang Maphunye — 23 July 2007 @ 3:37 pm
I admire Lebo Mashile as well as her ability to write interesting poems, more than that, to be able to peform them so impeccably. I bought her book ‘In a Ribbon of Rythm’ and think that it has GREAT potential. I respect Don Mattera who was the editor and I think he’s a wonderful poet, no, amazing poet. I have myself edited a lot of poems by young black writers and have seen good poetry and bad poetry. What I want to say is that Mashile’s book looks and reads like a second last draft (almost there but not quite). What also bothered me was the rehashing of ideas using different words. The first seven poems are really nice but as you go along you notice some repetition. The poems “Havana” and “Latitude” should never have been published( I think). They are TOTALY meaningless. There are others which should have been worked on some more but more than that: It’s cool.
Comment by Alexis Newman — 30 July 2007 @ 4:02 pm
Lebo u really rock my Sistah i really admire you inspire me big tym!!
Comment by Nandipa bless — 31 July 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Hi Lebo,
I urgently need you for an interview.I’ll appreciate if you can come back to me for more details.All the best.
Comment by Motshweneng — 08 August 2007 @ 12:18 pm
Hi Lebo we looking for your numbers cause we are having the event @ Maphungubwe which is THE REPATRIATION OF THE MAPHUNGUBWE,WE NEED THE POETRY.PLEASE CALL US @ {011}468 5175 or 468 5173 ask for Nomthi Makhubo.
Comment by Nomthi Makhubo — 25 October 2007 @ 9:45 am
Hi Lebz,you are one of the dopest Poet in the country and you inspire a whole lot of teenagers out there. I am a writer as well but i don’t consider myself the dopest ’cause there are people i looked up to, who keep inspiring me.
I saw you once at Newtown by the the time you were launching your CD you took me away with your flow,Sista and i love your book as well and i would be willing to drop you some of my work and please make some recommendations on my writing. Peace!
Comment by Oduetse Gabonnwe — 30 October 2007 @ 8:25 am
Hi Lebo, I am a guy who is in love with poetry and you are truly one of the most inspiring, encouraging and motivational poet I have ever came across, locally. You speak to everyone who has ever had a dream about anything that has significance. I found it impossible to stop listening to you even in the show you had on SABC1, once I heard you.It is inspiring to hear somebody especially young woman who speak of something that contains an enormous amount of truth and encouragement. Please keep in touch..
Hope to hear from you soon. Oduetse Professor Gabonnwe from Taung, relocated to Pretoria due to work commitments. Peace!
Comment by Oduetse Gabonnwe — 30 October 2007 @ 10:45 am
Dear Hon. Madam,
You inspire me to great hights , i have no words to express how you make us proud as South African . Madam, i wish to express my congratulations to you for your great achievements and your wonderful efforts towards nation Building. You are a solid and a great Icon and we all Love you so much. I do represent a community developmental organization by the name of Masibambane and we are based on the West Coast near Cape Town. I have once again had the honor to watch you early this morning on our national SABC TV broadcasting channel , i am one of your proudest L’ attitude fans. Please visit our website : www.masibambaneprojects.org.za. I have tried so hard and so much to find a website where i could leave a message for you . Sister, we hope to inform you and to get your permission to do a joint project with you in July 2008 . Masibambane and West Coast Love.Keep up the wonderful work and we are fortunate to have such great talent on our shores,thanks for coming back to your roots. Much love and Light
Johan Lewin and Team
Comment by Johan Lewin — 03 November 2007 @ 4:02 pm
Hey lebo, i just want to let you know that your my role model,sister and friend. I like your poems and you’re a great inspiration to young people.If i meet a person, the first question is are you related to Lebo Mashile. Pls keep in touch.
Comment by KB Mashile — 06 November 2007 @ 2:56 pm
A Soul-sister who’s inspired alot of African-Sisters in almost every personal aspect. You’ve opened my mind from narrow to broader hieghts. I love a particular piece “I Like it Deep Sometimes”. You’ve made me realise that there is more than one way to go around something, besides being judgemental. Keep insipiring us and giving us hope to make the right decisions about being an African woman and more. You’ve made me realise that there’s more to me than being a black woman, now I’m a black proud woman. Thank u Sister.Lots of love…God Bless you.
Comment by lesego masemola — 26 November 2007 @ 10:30 am
When (if) you remember me, realize that I am admiring your success from an ocean and a lifetime away. There may always be a little southside in your heart.
Comment by Michael Johnson, Providence — 27 November 2007 @ 10:38 pm
Sista,YOU ROCK.im ur biggest fan and admire you so much! Your cd inspires aswell. I have so many picts of you, people think im crazy! Never missed your show L’atitude, it was great! Wish I could meet you one day! You are very gifted, dont forget to thank God for that! Lots of love!! zipho
Comment by Ziphozihle Tshabe — 04 December 2007 @ 4:40 pm
Lebo has always been a shining star since Elementary. The girl had imagination for days and was always a great writer. Lebo, you are an inspiration to me. You are a CONQUEROR. Keep speaking for US!!
Comment by Char-Lecia Bennett — 06 December 2007 @ 1:27 am
Lebo you have changed my attitude towards life. thanks a span!!!
Comment by Patutshedzo Singo — 28 December 2007 @ 3:35 pm
My African sister… big ups…
You rock..
Comment by Koketso Marishane — 02 January 2008 @ 5:11 pm
big up my sista you are an inspiration to all the female beings keep it up sista
Comment by palesa — 15 February 2008 @ 2:57 am
Here’s the thing. Our public speaking team is using the line “Your Attitude Defines Your Lattitude” from the Poem, L’Attitude, but we can’t find a copy of the poem to use as evidence that it exists and satisfy the adjudicator! Can someone please help? Urgent! (need it today, 20 Feb 08!)
Comment by Thomas — 20 February 2008 @ 9:08 am
Respect to tou my sister,however I do have a bit of beef…
I have read your anthology and watched almost all of the lattitude programmes ne,i felt the poetry was well written, but some of your views and comments were a bit prejudice and one sided representations of greater stories. I love your vibe to bits though! One Love!
Comment by Sebenzile Nkambule — 21 February 2008 @ 5:13 pm
Respect to you my sister,however I do have a bit of beef…
I have read your anthology and watched almost all of the lattitude programmes ne,i felt the poetry was well written, but some of your views and comments were a bit prejudice and one sided representations of greater stories. I love your vibe to bits though! One Love!
Comment by Sebenzile Nkambule — 21 February 2008 @ 5:14 pm
you are my ispiration, i adore the living spirit in you for it enhance my security toward my skills, thank you so much
love Lebo
Comment by Lebo Mogoorsi — 24 February 2008 @ 11:25 pm
HI there, i bought ur disc n da 1 thing that i told ma mother while i was listening to it was:”mom,dat’s me ryt there” i still play it even today,u are my mentor! i have written and performed some of my work i write and hopefully 1 day i’l be just like you!!! m looking forward to seeing more of u on tv,da net and billboards positively supporting da youth on our way forward!!!! keep the space!!! frm:angel
Comment by ANGEL CEBEKHULU — 12 March 2008 @ 2:02 pm
Lebo wa rocker.
Comment by Keabetswe — 07 April 2008 @ 1:39 pm
Ausi Lebo wa rocker!!!
Comment by Keabetswe — 07 April 2008 @ 1:40 pm
The work you are doing sister, it’s mavelous. keep it up ausi.Lobone lo o lo tshotse ga le bonagale mo setshabeng. Re a ipela ka wena.
Comment by Lebo Alancia — 10 April 2008 @ 6:48 pm
lebo i think u r a real african woman. sister i like ur style.pls reply me.i wish i can c u even just once.
Comment by nokuthula — 11 April 2008 @ 1:33 pm
i love ur poems sister , i would love to meet u.big up!
Comment by petunia shihlangu — 12 May 2008 @ 7:13 pm
BIG UP!!!!! LOVE TO MEET U OR MAY U PLS SEND ME A SPECIAL POEM.SISTER I LOVE U & UR POEMS!
Comment by petunia shihlangu — 12 May 2008 @ 7:14 pm
Hey my dearest poet,
I feel inspired by every word than comes from your mouth.My dream is to meet you one day and I pray to God to help me.
Please keep on being my great role models.
Love u lots….
Cheers
Fuzi
Comment by Fuzi — 29 May 2008 @ 6:36 pm
I think you such a wonderful person by just watching you on TV, there is that vibe in you, and your poems are the best,
Comment by nozie — 24 June 2008 @ 12:56 pm
hi lebo i just wanna say u rock big tym gal your wrk is wonderful & inspiring enough to make a person want to go for poetry thank u for a job well done keep it up!
Comment by lebogang — 07 August 2008 @ 10:32 am
leboyouaremyinsperationandiloveyourpoemskeepitupgirlyourockbigtimethanksforthatgodblessyou.
Comment by mpho motshabi — 13 August 2008 @ 3:53 pm
Hi Lebo i’m in desperate need of ur poem titled latitude i need to perform it for my final exam by the way i’m a media and drama student at the university of kzn plz help me!
Comment by ntombifuthi mtshali — 26 August 2008 @ 12:19 pm