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.
Spoken word to me is that voice that I never had
It’s that tunnel that applies my voice
It gives me the opportunity to be heard
At least I have hope that there is always an audience waiting to listen to me
That’s what it means for me to be a spoken word artist