Multi-talented UK based Zimbabwean word poet, Munnya Usuwana is set to star in a Nigerian move, ‘Love Triangle’, premiering next month in London.
“This role was something I never expected in a million years,” Usuwana said.
“I play a very obnoxious, deceitful and illusive character, who will stop at nothing to acquire wealth and, will even go to great lengths, using the people that I love, to get what I want,” he added.
‘Love Triangle’ follows the complex love story of protagonist, Razor, played by Usuwana, a very intellectual fraudster who is embroiled in a world of dishonesty and corruption.
Thrust into the limelight at a young age, Munnya first performed at a church conference and this later inspired him to start writing and sharing his poetry publicly.
“One of the leaders in my church heard me reciting something and was amazed at the depth and sincerity of my poetry and wanted the world to hear what I had to say,” recalled Usuwana.
“The onset of my journey was interesting. I never thought of myself as a writer, let alone a poet but, after that first encounter at a church conference, I found my passion and my voice, and I have never looked back.”
The award winning artist has since performed at several prestigious events across England, including Havant Literary Festival, Petersfield Write Angle Poetry and Music Cabaret, BBC Radio Leicester and the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards.
He recently performed at a dinner in honour of legendary musician, Oliver Mtukudzi’s 65th birthday and his illustrious career that spans 40 years.
Directed by award-winning film director Nelson Spyke, Love Triangle will premiere at the Odeon Imax in Greenwich, London on the 4th of August.
Preview the film through the trailer:
