In isiXhosa, mamela means to listen, focus, take heed or simply look here! It is also the name of a globally recognised performance artist Mamela Nyamza.
True to its etymology, the name functions as a directive for the world to attend to Nyamzas narratives of dance and theatre.
An unending stream of accolades serve as evidence that the world is indeed listening. Bamamele They are listening.
