Accra · Ghana · Est. 2007
Words Build Worlds.
A creative collective and NGO shaping Africa’s spoken-word culture through performance, education, advocacy and community action.
The Story
From a poetry night to a cultural institution.
Created in 2007 by Sir Black and musician-poet Nii Lantey to bring poetry from the page to the stage. Eha — song, in Ewe. La — sing, in Ga. Kasa — talk, in Akan. The audience answers: “It lives in us!”
Daily Ritual
One word a day. Keep your streak.
Our Impact
19
Years of culture
100+
Artists developed
250+
Events produced
50+
Communities reached
Eha — Song.
La — Sing.
Kasa — Speak.
It lives in us.
Programs
Four stages, one movement.
Ehalakasa Slam
Ghana’s flagship slam championship where champions are made.
SheShe Slam
Her voice is not a crime. The women’s platform and festival.
TalkParty
The monthly gathering that started it all open stage and live music.
Education & Training
School programs, workshops, and mentorship pathways.
From the Stage
Documentary moments, captured.
The Archive
Poets, presented as exhibiting artists.
Artist of the Fortnight
Real Porshford
2026 SheShe Slam Champion
A visionary spoken word artist and fierce activist who commands the stage to amplify women’s rights, social justice, and raw human emotion.
Ghana on the World Stage
From an Accra open mic to the world championship podium.
Ehalakasa artists carry Ghana’s voice to international slam stages art as cultural diplomacy.
The Cultural Journal
The written record of a spoken movement.
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.
Ueezy de Poet: The Smile That Slices with Truth
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.
Play
Learn the craft in the Play Room.
Slam School teaches poetry and the rules of slam; Kasa Scramble keeps your ear sharp.
Support the Mission
Performance poetry for advocacy and impact.
As an NGO, Ehalakasa uses the spoken word for youth development, women’s empowerment, and community dialogue. Your donation funds poets, workshops, and documentation.