Whinna Yentem: Healing Hearts and Minds Through Poetry

Whinna Yentem: Healing Hearts and Minds Through Poetry

For some, poetry is a hobby. For Whinna Yentem, it’s a lifeline a way of speaking the truths that live in the quiet corners of the human heart.

Born Gbeng Gloria, the Ghanaian spoken word artist is more than a performer; she’s a story-weaver, motivator, and voice for the unspoken. Her dual worlds poet and veterinarian may seem far apart, yet both are rooted in care, empathy, and transformation.

“I believe poetry is the best way to express hidden emotions, address pressing issues, and motivate those who can relate,” she says. “It allows me to connect with people in ways everyday conversations can’t.”

In just two years since she began her journey with words, Whinna Yentem has evolved from playful experimentation with language to a confident artistic voice ready to stand on bigger stages. Her performances are intimate yet impactful, marked by her signature wordplay and her ability to blend vulnerability with power.

As a master of ceremonies (MC), her charisma commands rooms. As a poet, her verses open doors to reflection, conversation, and healing. Whether addressing social issues, sharing personal truths, or inspiring change, she delivers with a rare authenticity that resonates long after the mic goes silent.

Whinna Yentem is proof that artistry isn’t just about talent it’s about the courage to speak, the wisdom to listen, and the commitment to create bridges between hearts.

Her story is still unfolding, but one thing is clear: she’s ready for the world, and the world needs to hear her.

Poetic Dennis: Giving Voice to Everyday Ghana Through Verse

Poetic Dennis: Giving Voice to Everyday Ghana Through Verse

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial noise and fleeting trends, the quiet, resonant voice of Poetic Dennis cuts through not with spectacle, but with sincerity.

Born and raised in Koforidua, Dennis Aboagye has carved a space for himself in Ghana’s contemporary poetic landscape by choosing a path both profound and intimate: speaking directly to the heart of society.

“I believe poetry should reflect life,” he shares. “It must breathe with the same rhythm as the people.”

His work is neither abstract nor overly ornate it is grounded, intentional, and relatable. Inspired by the laughter, pain, struggles, and triumphs of everyday life, Poetic Dennis turns mundane realities into meditative experiences. His verses transform sidewalks into stages, and ordinary citizens into heroes of their own stories.

Dennis’s mission is clear: to inspire, not just impress. He doesn’t write poetry for the elite; he writes it for the mother at the market, the trotro driver in traffic, the child dreaming on a classroom bench.

His performances are known for their subtle emotional power, their natural rhythms, and their capacity to stir introspection without preaching. Through poetry, Dennis becomes a social mirror a witness, a storyteller, and a quiet revolutionary.

As he continues to gain momentum, Poetic Dennis represents more than just a name on a flyer. He symbolizes the rising generation of Ghanaian artists who are reclaiming the narrative using language not just as decoration, but as a vehicle for empathy, reform, and reawakening.

In a culture thirsty for authenticity, Poetic Dennis quenches with simplicity, sincerity, and soul.

P.L.A.N.S: Writing the World Anew with Poetic Precision

P.L.A.N.S: Writing the World Anew with Poetic Precision

In a time when many are searching for meaning, Princess Lawrencia Ibizugbe, known by her literary alias P.L.A.N.S, is quietly, confidently writing a revolution.

A level 200 student at the University of Ghana, studying Linguistics and Sociology, P.L.A.N.S is more than just an emerging poet she is a mirror to society and a mouthpiece for transformation. Her name, stylized in caps, doubles as both an identity and a quiet manifesto. “Writing,” she says, “is both a voice and a mirror.” That ethos defines everything she creates.

P.L.A.N.S draws inspiration from lived experiences—personal reflections, societal observations, moments of stillness in nature. Her poetry doesn’t scream; it listens, lingers, and liberates. She writes for change, but also for clarity. Her words explore self-recognition, social justice, emotional wellness, and the aching beauty of the ordinary.

A true Ghanaian polyglot, she expresses herself in English, Ga, Twi, and is adding French to her arsenal—not just linguistically, but poetically. Her cultural fluency enriches her poetry with subtle layers of identity, community, and global consciousness.

Her debut stage performance at the Ehalakasa National Prelims 2024 marked the moment P.L.A.N.S went from pen to platform. With quiet intensity and unshakable grace, she delivered verses that resonated far beyond the walls they were spoken in. Now, with her debut book “Melancholic Empath” underway, she’s stepping into a broader literary light.

Writing is her calling, her craft, and her compass. And as P.L.A.N.S continues to rise, she reminds us all that poetry is not just an art form it is a healing force, a reflection, and sometimes, a roadmap.

TELIBA The Barefoot Woman Echoing the Soul of Africa Through Poetry

TELIBA The Barefoot Woman Echoing the Soul of Africa Through Poetry

In an age where identity is often lost in noise, Akolgo Anyeteliba Veronica, known on stage as Teliba – The Barefoot Woman, is walking a different path literally and figuratively. As a cultural ambassador and the crowned Queen of the North Ghana 2022, Teliba embodies the spirit of a generation seeking connection to its roots while carving out new artistic ground.

Hailing from Ghana’s northern belt, Teliba’s presence on stage is unmistakable. She performs barefoot not as a gimmick, but as a sacred symbol of grounding, humility, and authenticity. Her feet touch the same soil that nourished her ancestors, and through her poetry, she bridges the spiritual with the political, the personal with the pan-African.

A powerful spoken word artist, Teliba’s voice flows like river water soft in tone, sharp in truth. Her verses speak to cultural identity, womanhood, decolonization, and social awakening. Whether she is chanting against cultural erasure or invoking ancestral wisdom, her message is consistent: Africa must reclaim its voice and use it wisely.

Beyond performance, Teliba is a committed cultural activist, using poetry to inspire critical thought and radical self-love. She challenges modern constructs of success and beauty, urging youth to embrace their heritage unapologetically. Her mission? To be a vessel not for fame, but for freedom.

Now preparing to take the stage at the Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025, supported by the British Council, Teliba stands not only as a contender but as a catalyst for cultural resurgence. She doesn’t just recite poems she summons spirits, reclaims narratives, and reminds us that barefoot isn’t bare it’s bold.

KWABENA PRAH: The Resonant Voice of Ghana’s Stage and Airwaves

KWABENA PRAH: The Resonant Voice of Ghana’s Stage and Airwaves

When Kwabena Prah steps on stage, you don’t just hear a voice you experience a presence. With more than two decades of commanding Ghana’s airwaves and performance spaces, he is a living embodiment of artistic versatility and cultural pride.

A renowned radio personality, seasoned actor, and captivating spoken word artist, Kwabena doesn’t merely perform he transforms spaces. Fusing poetry with traditional African rhythms, dance drama, and ceremonial cadence, his work isn’t just seen or heard it’s felt.

From historic events like Marcus Garvey Day at the Gold Coast Bar, to artistic showcases at Goethe-Institut, Alliance Française, Iguala Inn, and with the National Symphony Orchestra, his performances have bridged generations and genres. Most recently, he delivered a deeply moving tribute during the Daddy Lumba Vigil, honoring one of Ghana’s highlife legends with poetic grace.

Kwabena’s style is fluid yet forceful, ceremonial yet contemporary. His ability to adapt his craft for tributes, corporate gatherings, public forums, and emotionally charged commemorations has earned him both reverence and demand.

Now, as he steps into the ring at the Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025, he brings not just experience but conviction that spoken word can catalyze real social change when harnessed with clarity and heart.

This isn’t just another performance for Kwabena Prah.
It’s a mission. And Ghana is listening.

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