Road to the Crown: 16 Poets Secure Their Place in Ghana’s National Poetry Slam Final 2025

On August 9, the National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025 brought 26 of Ghana’s finest to the British Council Hall, Accra. After an intense contest, 16 poets advanced to the National Final on November 1. The winner will represent Ghana at the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in South Africa, showcasing our nation’s cultural voice on a global stage.