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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.
Ueezy de Poet (Herman Jatoe) brings youth, grit, and wordplay to the 2025 Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims. Discover the rising voice behind the fearless smile.

Maame Rasta: The Unapologetic Voice Roaring into Ghana’s Slam Arena

Maame Rasta brings fire, freedom, and fearless authenticity to the 2025 Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims. Discover the legend behind the voice.

Soyo Vi Zibo: The Pen, The Stage, The Voice of Maamobi

Meet Jibril Iddrisu, aka Soyo Vi Zibo the actor, poet, teacher, and National Slam Champion from Maamobi, Ghana, using spoken word to shape thought and stir hearts.

Dorneh Rhymez: Turning Wordplay into Worldview

Poetry can be playful, but it should always leave something behind—an idea, a feeling, a question. Dorneh Rhymez

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

Writing is both a voice and a mirror—it helps me reflect on the world and speak to it.” P.L.A.N.S “Poetry, for me, is how I feel less alone in a world that needs more listening.” P.L.A.N.S

Sabway LS: The Western Voice Moving Ghanaian Poetry Forward

Sabway LS doesn’t just speak poetry — he moves people. His stage isn’t for applause. It’s for awakening.

Kobby Wright: The Voice Turning Truth into Poetry and Silence into Sound

Kobby Wright doesn’t chase applause — he chases truth. And when he finds it, he holds it up like a mirror to the world.

Mawufemor: The Scholar Who Speaks in Stanzas

Mawufemor doesn’t just write to impress she writes to express. Her poetry is thoughtful, clear, and rooted in the belief that truth deserves a voice.

National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025: Ghana’s Voices Step Into the Light

Spoken Truths. National Dreams. Global Stage. It all begins here — where Ghana’s boldest voices rise, and one poet earns the right to carry our fire to the world.

King Yaw Crowned World Slam Champion at 2025 Poetry Championship in Mexico, Making History for Ghana

Discover how Ghana’s King Yaw won the 2025 World Poetry Slam Championship in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. A monumental win for Africa’s spoken word scene, led by Ehalakasa Poetry Collective and Slam Master IyamAtuahene.

World Poetry Day Open Mic Night: Your Voice, Your Story, Your Stage

Accra, Ghana – March 21, 2025 – The power of words takes center stage as Heritage Brewery and Ehalakasa come together to celebrate World...

AFI Crowned 2025 Sheshe Slam Champion with an Unforgettable Performance

In a night filled with rhythm, passion, and the sheer power of spoken word, AFI emerged victorious as the 2025 Sheshe Slam Champion, solidifying...

Whinna Yentem Takes on SheShe Slam IV Can She Conquer the Stage?

The stage is set for SheShe Slam IV, and Whinna Yentem is stepping into the spotlight, ready to make waves. Hailing from Kongo in the...

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