'๐๐ค๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฌ๐' ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Posted By
James MphandePosted on
15th Jul, 2026
Paul Shagant, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Water Quality & Management student at MUST has earned international recognition by publishing his poem in acclaimed anthology.
Shagant, who weaves together poignant themes of idleness and systemic parasitism in his poetry, has seen his poem,
"Mkanabasa" (translated as Lazy Man) published by the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA).
The piece has been selected as one of the featured poems for the inaugural edition of the African Anthology.
Shagant's breakthrough is a major milestone for him as an emerging poet and the entire MUST community on the arts scene.
It proves that when art remains deeply authentic, it achieves universal appeal.
The distinct local idioms in "Mkanabasa" provide vivid imagery and a strong literary architecture.
This unique perspective aligns perfectly with international publishers who value authentic insights that shape global literary discourse.
Despite his newfound international fame, Shagant has no intention of altering his writing style.
His future work will remain deeply rooted in local realities, transforming regional sights and sounds into rhythmic stanzas that inspire a new generation of readers.
As his graduation approaches, Shagant's pen is poised to make a lasting difference and by rewriting the narratives of his generation, he is demonstrating to the world that the most engaging stories emerge directly from lived experiences.