Born in the soul of Maamobi and raised in its rhythm, Jibril Iddrisu, stage-named Soyo Vi Zibo, is not just a poet he is an embodiment of community consciousness, cultural depth, and lyrical fire. With roots deeply planted in Accra’s working-class suburb, he grew from the dusty corridors of Kubatul Hadra Islamic Primary through the disciplined halls of Barnes Memorial and O’Reilly SHS, to emerge as one of Ghana’s most commanding spoken word voices.
Today, Soyo Vi Zibo stands as the reigning Ehalakasa National Slam Champion, a title earned not just by rhyme and rhythm, but by the weight of relevance his words carry. His performances are textured with commentary on politics, love, education, domestic struggle, and the environment, echoing the lived realities of the people who shaped him.
But he’s not just an artist he’s a builder. As a literacy facilitator at the Nima Maamobi Community Learning Centre, Soyo pours into others the very thing that saved him: the power of words. His dual life as both teacher and performer creates a rare fusion where his classroom becomes a stage, and his stage, a classroom.
Whether at the National Theatre or in a crowded corner of Accra, his delivery remains intentional, his voice grounded, his presence undeniable. With Ehalakasa, he has delivered moving poetry and captivating theatre performances, always drawing from his roots to reach the hearts of strangers.
Soyo Vi Zibo is more than a slam poet. He is a mirror to society, a mentor to the youth, and a megaphone for the silenced. In his voice, the streets of Maamobi speak and the nation listens.
