Accra · Ghana · Est. 2007
Words Build Worlds.
A creative collective and NGO shaping Africa’s spoken word culture performance poetry for advocacy, education, and community impact.
The Story
From a poetry night to a cultural institution.
Created in 2007 by Sir Black and musician-poet Nii Lantey to bring poetry from the page to the stage. Eha — song, in Ewe. La — sing, in Ga. Kasa — talk, in Akan. The audience answers: “It lives in us!”
Daily Ritual
One word a day. Keep your streak.
Our Impact
19
Years of culture
100+
Artists developed
250+
Events produced
50+
Communities reached
Eha — the song.
La — the singing.
Kasa — the word.
It lives in us.
Programs
Four stages, one movement.
Ehalakasa Slam
Ghana’s flagship slam championship where champions are made.
SheShe Slam
Her voice is not a crime. The women’s platform and festival.
TalkParty
The monthly gathering that started it all open stage and live music.
Education & Training
School programs, workshops, and mentorship pathways.
From the Stage
Documentary moments, captured.
The Archive
Poets, presented as exhibiting artists.
Artist of the Fortnight
Afi
2025 SheShe Slam Champion
A trailblazer of the SheShe Slam stage crowned champion in 2025 with an unforgettable performance.
Ghana on the World Stage
From an Accra open mic to the world championship podium.
Ehalakasa artists carry Ghana’s voice to international slam stages art as cultural diplomacy.
The Cultural Journal
The written record of a spoken movement.
SheShe Slam 2026 Welcomes Huda the Goddess to the Selection Jury
Ehalakasa proudly announces Huda the Goddess as a Selection Jury Member for SheShe Slam 2026. An internationally recognised spoken word poet, Australian Poetry Slam Champion, and founder of Black Ink, Huda brings integrity, cultural leadership, and a fearless commitment to women’s voices and safe creative spaces.
Crystal Tettey Joins the SheShe Slam 2026 Selection Jury
Listening as leadership, and curation as cultural power SheShe Slam 2026 is proud to welcome Crystal Tettey as a…
SheShe Slam 2026 Announces Raya Wambui as Selection Jury Member
Raya Wambui The poet who turns place into purpose and purpose into practice Ehalakasa is pleased to announce Raya…
Play
Learn the craft in the Play Room.
Slam School teaches poetry and the rules of slam; Kasa Scramble keeps your ear sharp.
Support the Mission
Performance poetry for advocacy and impact.
As an NGO, Ehalakasa uses the spoken word for youth development, women’s empowerment, and community dialogue. Your donation funds poets, workshops, and documentation.