ByLwansta

ByLwansta, born in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, is multifaceted creator who applies his lateralthinking within the music & design spaces. As a prodigious storyteller, gifted rhymer & public speaker, he is one of the most compelling storytellers and engaging performers currently playing within hip-hop’s alternative space. His releases are immersive worlds and through his eloquent songwriting, he crafts detailed narratives delivered to the listener through a quirky stage presence and delivery, all whilst maintaining authenticity and honesty in his words.

These qualities have allowed him to cross-over as an exciting act to watch by audiences at Berlin’s Pop-Kultur Festival (2017, 2019), A COLORS Show (2017) & Kitsuné Afterwork in Paris (2019), as well as local stages such as Zakifo Music Festival (2018), UMI - Our Music Festival (2020) & Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising Picnic (2020).