Neo Lechwenyo

Neo Rapelang Kevin Lechwenyo, professionally known as Neo Lechwenyo, is a South African poet, writer, musician and multidisciplinary creative from Kimberley, Northern Cape. Born on 19 September 2007, he began writing poetry as a young teenager and has developed a growing body of work spanning poetry, fiction, music and storytelling.

Lechwenyo's writing is deeply influenced by life, loss, ambition, love, resilience and the experiences of growing up in Kimberley. Poetry became an important way for him to express emotions and make sense of difficult experiences. His work often explores the tension between pain and hope, while encouraging readers to continue pursuing their dreams.