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

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

In a world that often prizes noise over meaning, Kobby Wright offers something different a voice that doesn’t just perform, but pierces.

A spoken word artist, poet, and storyteller, Kobby is more than his verses. He is a curator of emotion, a vessel of truth, and a witness to the complexities of the human condition. With a tone that walks the line between vulnerability and conviction, he transforms pain into power and silence into connection.

Kobby’s themes are as wide as they are deep: identity, justice, love, community, trauma, resilience, and grace. His performances are intimate yet commanding the kind that draw a room to stillness and then break it open.

But more than performance, his mission is purpose. Kobby doesn’t write for applause; he writes to spark reflection, to fuel conversations, and to remind us that stories especially our stories matter.

At the Ehalakasa National Slam Prelims 2025, Kobby Wright brings this mission to the stage. And if history is any indication, the crowd won’t just listen. They’ll remember.

LéO: The Quiet Flame of Ghanaian Poetry Whose Voice is Impossible to Ignore

LéO: The Quiet Flame of Ghanaian Poetry Whose Voice is Impossible to Ignore

Poets often speak from the heart. But LéO speaks from soul memory weaving verse from love, loss, faith, and the raw tenderness of being human.

Born in Obuasi, now based in Sunyani, LéO is not your typical rising poet. At 30, he carries with him a body of work already resonating deeply online. His poetic pieces, especially across TikTok and YouTube, have earned him a devoted following for their introspective depth, spiritual undertones, and unfiltered honesty.

LéO’s themes aren’t trendy they’re timeless. He writes of spirituality, self-discovery, grief, romantic vulnerability, and the poetry of real life. He brings a soft strength, a quiet conviction that pulls audiences closer without needing to shout.

Currently, LéO is in the midst of producing a professional visual version of his poem “Im-Possible” a piece that explores breaking through limitations, personal and societal.

This August 9 at the British Council, he’ll step from screen to stage at the Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025, not just to perform but to invite the audience inward. If his work online is any indication, his presence in person will be nothing short of unforgettable.

Pearl Asante: The Quiet Force Taking Her First Bold Step onto Ghana’s Slam Stage

Pearl Asante: The Quiet Force Taking Her First Bold Step onto Ghana’s Slam Stage

For many, the journey to poetry begins with applause. But for Pearl Asante, it begins with introspection.

A communications student at UNIMAC, Pearl hails proudly from the Volta Region. She identifies deeply as a Christian, a reader, and an admirer of literature’s quiet giants those whose words have shaped her own.

While this year marks her first time performing on a national platform, Pearl is no stranger to expressing herself through poetry. From classroom showcases to campus stages, her voice has already stirred classmates and professors alike.

She doesn’t claim awards. She doesn’t boast titles. What she has, however, is something rarer: people who genuinely connect with her work who stop her after performances and say, “I felt that.” And in her words, that is enough.

Pearl’s poetry is personal, thoughtful, and quietly powerful. She writes not to impress but to address to explore the thoughts that keep her up, to speak on matters often left untouched, to make sense of the world around her.

And now, at the 2025 Ehalakasa National Slam Prelims, she brings that soft strength to the stage where courage meets creativity.

Be Yunus: Where Calm Meets Fire at National Slam Prelims 2025

Be Yunus: Where Calm Meets Fire at National Slam Prelims 2025

When words meet wisdom, and stillness carries fire, you get Be Yunus. A storyteller rooted in real experiences, Be Yunus is more than a performer he’s a presence. Fusing French, journalism, and creative poetry, his performances feel less like recitations and more like revelations. Every verse he delivers is carved from a lived moment, a subtle reflection, or a universal emotion many never knew they shared.

His calm demeanor contrasts the storm he stirs on stage. Influenced by country and reggae music, his style is rhythmic, reflective, and real — a poetic soundscape shaped by both serenity and strength.

On August 9th, 2025 at 6PM, Be Yunus joins the bold at the Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims, hosted at the British Council. He stands not just to compete, but to connect with you, with the room, with the times.

Come witness a poet who doesn’t raise his voice to be heard he speaks with clarity that cuts through noise.

Briana Buckman

Briana Buckman

My name is Briana Buckman
I’m a student of the university of Ghana.
I love being in my personal space and discovering new eateries

Clara Orleans Ashun

Clara Orleans Ashun

Clara Orleans Ashun a final year Theatre Arts student at the University Of Education, Winneba. Clara is an ardent lover of art, a writer and a spokenword artist.Clara is an excellent communicator as well.