MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Lluyle Arendse (28), is an author and artist from Great Brak River, known for his poetry. In 2021 he self-published his debut poetry anthology, called Unspoken.
Lluyle’s love for writing started in high school. He and a group of friends started a rap group, which led to his writing poetry.
He landed his first professional debut performances at the Mossel Bay Dias Festival in 2018, after taking his poetry career seriously.
In 2022, Lluyle was nominated as Young Writer of the Year for Unspoken, by the Department of Arts and Culture in the Western Cape. Writing style His poetry focuses on mental health awareness and empowering the minds of people in rural areas.
He wants to break cycles such as “small-town syndrome”. He addresses these issues in his unique style and use of words.
He aims to encourage and inspire young people to be more open about mental health. Lluyle has been nominated for the Bravery Award by Un Plug Magazine.
To support him, vote for him on the unplugmagazine.co.za web page with the unique keyword for Lluyle - UNP 248. Also, visit Arendse's website at Lluyle.co.za.
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