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Kai Nananom: A Poet Channeling Ancestors to Guide a Modern World

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In an era ruled by quick answers and faster distractions, there comes a voice that slows us down one that speaks not from trend, but from timeless truth is Kai Nananom.

Kai Nananom, A poet. A performer. A keeper of ancestral memory. This is a spoken word artist who doesn’t just write poems he channels prophecy.

With a message rooted in elder wisdom, this performer reminds us of the sacred knowledge buried in silence, in stories untold, and in the hearts of the aged. “Spend some time with the aged not everything is found on Google,” he says. That isn’t a quote. It’s a philosophy.

On stage, he is more than a performer. He becomes a vessel voicing lessons from ancestors long gone but never forgotten. His verses bridge the past and present, anchoring modern minds in indigenous wisdom.

At the Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025, this performer brings more than a poem. He brings ritual. Rhythm. Remembering.

Poema: A New Voice in West African Poetry Bridging Generations, Cultures, and Healing

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In a generation searching for healing through art, Poema is a voice born for the moment.

Born Adeleye Abundance Temiloluwa, and of Yoruba descent, Poema represents a beautiful convergence of cultures: Nigerian by heritage, Ghanaian by heart, and African by voice. She speaks from the crossroads of legacy and future, pain and purpose.

Her poetry boldly addresses familial dynamics, generational trauma, and the emotional undertones of love. But she doesn’t just write to be heard she writes to understand, to make sense of silence, and to give language to healing.

Currently studying to become a clinical psychologist, Poema blends her love for psychology and African literature into a unique poetic style that is emotionally intelligent, intellectually grounded, and powerfully resonant.

As she steps onto the stage for the Ehalakasa National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025, she brings not just her verses but a vision: to stand on global stages, to tell stories often buried, and to turn inherited pain into collective healing.

Sabway LS: The Western Voice Moving Ghanaian Poetry Forward

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When you speak of Ghana’s spoken word movement, you cannot skip the name Sabway Lyfstyle a bold poetic voice and a visionary from the Western Region who has been using poetry not just as art, but as a movement of meaning.

Known for his deeply introspective performances and a lyrical command rooted in faith, identity, and social awareness, Sabway Lyfstyle has performed on some of the most important platforms in Ghana’s creative circuit. From the Western Music Awards and Shades and Tins, to corporate and public stages like Ghana Gas Media Collet and the Atlantic Mall opening, his presence has always carried weight not just in words, but in impact.

Yet Sabway Lyfstyle is not only a performer  he’s a builder. As the founder of Voice Out Poetry, he’s carved space for emerging spoken word artists to find their footing, voice, and stage. Through curated events like Life and Bars, This is Near, and A Journey to Nowhere, he’s created a legacy rooted in performance, mentorship, and purpose.

Sabway Lyfstyle’s work is not made to entertain. It’s made to unsettle, to awaken, to transform. In a country still defining its contemporary artistic voice, he is proof that poetry is not passive it is public service.

As he takes the stage at the Ehalakasa National Slam Prelims 2025, one thing is certain: he’s not just here to perform. He’s here to lead.

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

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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.

Mawufemor: The Scholar Who Speaks in Stanzas

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In poetry, there are performers. And then, there are thinkers who perform. Mawufemor is both.

Born Rosina Nyadey, she’s a level 300 student at the University of Ghana, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Study of Religion. But on stage, she steps beyond academia. She becomes a voice gentle yet grounded that reminds us of poetry’s original power: to express what the world often silences.

A passionate reader and emerging writer, Mawufemor believes that “poetry is what helps man express himself.” It’s a simple truth with ancient weight. Her work is not driven by performance tricks or trends it’s driven by meaning. Her words rise from the intersection of books and belief, education and emotion, language and liberation.

This August, she takes the stage at the Ehalakasa National Slam Prelims 2025 where her truth meets a microphone, and the crowd meets a mind shaped by both scholarship and spirit.

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

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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

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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.

Baby Poet: The Young Voice with Old Soul, Rooted in Rhythm and Rebellion

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He calls himself a “baby poet with adult teeth.” But don’t be fooled Baby Poet’s bite is as real as his rhythm.

A student of the University of Cape Coast and a rising name in Ghana’s poetry scene, Baby Poet doesn’t recite poems he summons them. His words don’t come from practice. They come from a place he calls “the deep, darkest stream.” A place that births truth the world often fears to name.

Blending youthful energy with ancient metaphor, this lyrical steward sees poetry as a form of conviction, a tool to speak loudly even when the world expects silence.

What sets him apart? The metaphors. The mystery. The magic. He doesn’t just perform he declares. And at the National Poetry Slam Prelims 2025, he will stand on that stage not just to earn applause, but to plant roots as the only fresh fruit from the Iroko tree.

This August 9th at the British Council, the mic awaits. Ghana’s next poetic prophet is no longer whispering. He’s here. Call him Baby Poet.

Mys Perfect: The Voice That Heals and Haunts with Every Line

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In the world of slam poetry, few voices walk the tightrope between raw vulnerability and unwavering power like Mys Perfect.

A Ghanaian poet, storyteller, and spoken word artist, her performances are not simply heard they’re felt. Her verses reach into the quiet places we often protect, pulling out truths about identity, healing, and the delicate balances of human connection. Her journey into poetry wasn’t loud it was intentional. A rebellion not of fists, but of feelings, penned quietly in notebooks before finding a mic.

Today, Mys Perfect stands as a dynamic creative: a writer, performer, budding music artist, and the force behind Perfect Literary Inc, her personal brand dedicated to literary development and African storytelling.

On stage, she is deliberate. In her words, you feel both ache and agency. She doesn’t just recite she restores. Whether blending poetry into melody or mentoring the next generation of youth writers, her mission remains clear: to stir hearts, awaken voices, and inspire change one verse at a time.

And on August 9th at the British Council, she returns to the slam stage not just to compete, but to complete something.

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

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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.

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