Albert Chokoe

Albert Lebo Chokoe, creatively known as “Fearless Poet,” is a South African author, poet, professional librarian, and information specialist. Originally from Mmotong wa Perekisi near Polokwane, Limpopo, he pursued higher education at the University of Limpopo, earning qualifications in Media Studies and Information Studies before continuing with advanced academic pursuits in library science and business management. Professionally, he serves as the Librarian for Collection Development at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), where he focuses on digital literacy, resource curation, and supporting academic research.

Alongside his corporate career in academia, Chokoe is a passionate creative voice who uses writing to explore complex social realities and emotional depth. He is the author of the 2019 book Hidden Truth, a collection that merges creative poetry with insightful storytelling. Through platforms like his personal blog, Words That Rhyme With Mind, and contributions to the FunDza Literacy Trust, he continues to publish raw, thought-provoking poetry that reflects contemporary life and structural dynamics in South Africa.