Qibho Intalektual Featuring Emadloti

Qibho Intalektual’s style of poetry is a blend of witty, thought-provoking and intelligent spoken word. As an MCee, his unmistakable signature style is deeply embedded in conscious Hip Hop music. His songs reflect honest social commentary ranging from story-telling, skilful wordplay and well-thought out concepts.

Qibho Intalektual is the erstwhile Sprite Urban Expressions (Swaziland) Rap Freestyle Champion, 2010/2011.

His most notable achievement is that he currently holds the record for the most number one hit songs on the SBIS II Top 20 Charts, a record he's consistently held and maintained from the year 2012 to date.

In addition to appearing in countless local publications, has featured on South Africa's leading Hip Hop magazine, HYPE Magazine.

AfricaOkay.com in 2015 named Qibho Intalektual as one of Swaziland's 13 most notable rappers of all time.

Furthermore, in the year 2014/15, a survey that was conducted by a reputable N.G.O., on the youth of Swaziland, named Qibho Intalektual as the most popular music artist in the Kingdom.

The Poet/MCee, amongst numerous others, has performed at the following:

The Bush Fire International Music Festival (Swaziland, Malkerns) - 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

The Arts Alive International Festival (South Africa, Johannesburg) - 2009.

The Cup 'O Thought Poetry - (South Africa, Durban) - 2011.

Izimbongi Poetry Festival (South Africa, Johannesburg) - 2012

Hipnotik Youth Music Festival (Swaziland, Malkerns) - 2013

The Swaziland International Trade Fair (Swaziland, Manzini) - 2011, 2013 and 2014.

FNB Jazz Smooth Fest (Swaziland, Mbabane) - 2014.

His Majesty the King Mswati III's Annual Birthday Celebrations (Swaziland) - 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015.

Qibho Intalektual also works closely with the non profit organization sector. He is currently a volunteer mentor for the Kwakha Indvodza - Male Mentoring Program.

He has worked extensively with FLAS (Family Life Association) during its Sexual Reproductive Health and Anti-Human Trafficking campaigns.

He has been a panelist for PSI (Population Services International) on sexual reproductive health seminars.

GLOW and Vital Voices which are girls only projects aimed at elevating the status of the girl child in society.

He has also worked with the Swaziland Beverages and MTN Swaziland Corporate Affairs departments during their Alcohol Can Wait and Y'ello 21 Days of Care campaigns respectively.

"A writer who does not read is no different from a speaker who does not think."

- Qibho Intalektual