Belita Andre

Belita Andre is a Johannesburg-based poet, copywriter and writing facilitator. Although South African born, the writer is of Namibian and Nigerian descent. This has been the grounding perspective from which her work stems. She is co-founder of Death in the Afternoon, a literature house that offers writing, workshop and performance experiences for students and adults around Johannesburg. Belita has collaborated with Makers Valley, MAC Cosmetics and Jameson SA. The writer has also contributed poems to the colouring book and anthology: Colour Me Melanin. Some of her performances include the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, Izimbongi Festival, Turbine Art Fair and virtual exhibitions at the 2020 National Arts Festival (in collaboration with Sheimpressions and The Radioactive Poetry Hub).

Instagram: @belitaandre