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.
I channel stories through time and space to create cathartic moments.” These words capture the essence of King Yaw, a dynamic creative whose artistry...
“Poetry isn’t just art—it’s an emotion that touches the soul.”
These words embody the philosophy of Poetic Dennis, a talented spoken word artist hailing from...
“Words are not mere words—they immerse, they transform, they brush our egos.”
This belief is the cornerstone of Coniah The Poet, a passionate spoken word...
A Communal Incubator for the future of performance poetry in Ghana.
As part of our responsibility to raise slammers and to see a thriving, sustainable...
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Urgency to Slam in Ghana
Dear Poets, Ladies and Gentlemen of our beloved Poetry Community,
As a community, we all need to help in seeing what...
