Vuyo Tshepo Mei
Designer, Writer, and Small Business Owner in South Africa
Hi, I’m Vuyo Tshepo Mei — an award-winning poet, designer, and creative entrepreneur from Johannesburg, South Africa. My work explores themes of resilience, transformation, and triumph in the face of adversity, blending visual storytelling with poetic depth.
I’m the author of Critiquial Success of Hope, and my creative voice has been recognized globally. My poetry and public art have earned multiple accolades, including:
2nd & 3rd Place in the 2025 Robert Burns “Rap Like Robbie” Competition (Youth Section)
Winner of the Poetry in My Mind Contests (April & June 2024)
Top 10 Finalist in the Horizon Poetry Contest (July 2024)
Winner of the City of Johannesburg Council Chamber Public Art Award (2016)
Totem Winner in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Totem Public Art Competition (2017)
Participant in the Youth with Refugee Art Contest (2021)
Honoree in the Limerick Poetry Contest (USA)
I’m also the founder of TOO COO TATTOOS, a tattoo design brand that channels culture, symbolism, and personal stories into powerful ink.
You can explore my poetry, art, and design work.