ByLwansta is a dynamic force in alternative hip-hop, hailing from Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. A gifted storyteller and public speaker, his jazz rap/alternative hip hop fusion permeates his songwriting and live performances. With a 50-week residency in 2023 and international stages like Pop-Kultur Festival in Berlin, Kitsuné Afterwork in Paris, and One Beat in the USA, ByLwansta's charismatic and animated stage presence is captivating. Backed by a dynamic live band, he crafts compelling, narrative-driven shows. Beyond the stage, ByLwansta's lateral thinking extends into the music and design realms, solidifying his status as an innovative creative force in alternative hip-hop.