Rethabile Masilo, born in Lesotho, is a poet whose work explores themes of identity, exile, and cultural heritage. Forced into exile by political turmoil, he has lived in various countries, eventually settling in France. His poetry reflects his connection to his homeland, blending imagery, oral traditions, politics and contemporary themes. His award-winning collection, Waslap, earned the Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry. He has authored several other books, including Things That Are Silent, Letter to Country, Qoaling and Mbera. His poems have also appeared in international anthologies. As a curator and editor, Masilo strives to promote African literature and encourage the young to read and write. An advocate for poetry, he participates in readings and workshops in France, where he lives, and elsewhere, and has notably been invited to The Medellin International Poetry Festival, The World Poetry Festival in Caracas, and Poetry Africa in Durban. Masilo writes a monthly poetry column for the South African newspaper The Daily Maverick.