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Poetry

Mutumbo’s Sweet Memories

January 11, 2011 Music

Spoken word / poetry has stuttered across the continent, going through ebbs and flows as poets grapple to build platforms and garner the kind of support necessary to sustain a life dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in word, thought and craft. In Ghana, it is no different. Two years ago, I attended the Bless [...]

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cat

July 19, 2010 Poetry
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calling.you.calling.me

July 19, 2010 Poetry

iphoneography by Nique88888

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chess.master

July 12, 2010 Poetry

as an artist, the power of collaboration can never be under-stated. i do not get the opportunity to do much of it. a friend, nique88888, is an iphoneographer and has been chasing me about writing some random words inspired by his images - the pictures are inspiring, the problem has been with the writer. recently, nique twitpic’d the [...]

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Poem: Children of the Stars

March 4, 2010 Poetry

This Saturday, Ghana celebrates its 53rd year as an independent nation. While I did not grow up in Ghana, I do feel a strong bond with the land of my ancestors and was raised with the pan-African ideals that Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah was instrumental in developing. I still believe in those and consider myself African [...]

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The Artist: Activist Publication

January 6, 2010 Poetry

The power of Twitter. Through a relationship created through Twitter, I was invited to submit some poetry for the publication Artist: Activist – Rehearsing For The Revolution put together by Joi Sears: www.theatreforthefreepeople.com. If you would like to be included in future publications or would like more information on some of the initiatives taking place, [...]

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Bassey Ikpi – Writing Letters

September 14, 2009 Poetry

Being a lover of the written and spoken word, I try to explore it as much as possible, often randomly surfing in search of interesting poets and writers (when I probably should be writing). A couple of years ago, I came across the website of Nigerian-American poet Bassey Ikpi and have been following her work [...]

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Poem – Musical Chairs

August 24, 2009 Poetry

This is a potential performance poem I am currently working. While I am still going to be building it, I need to lock down the first part to possibly perform at a gig. My people at Twitter suggested I upload here for comment. It’s also sitting on YouTube. Feeling a bit self-conscious about this one [...]

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The Collaboration

August 12, 2009 Poetry

Recently, I was humbled by a comment on my Imperfect Poetry blog from Thesz Eyz about one of my poems, closed doors. This space served as my ‘online poetry diary’ where I wrote and posted the results of my almost daily writing sessions. The poems are raw, unedited and often really just residues of potential [...]

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Kojo Baffoe – Staccato Rhythms

June 14, 2009 Poetry

Some say poetry is meant to speak for those who cannot speak. It is a tool for revolution. And those who can speak it, have a duty to only reside in that space & that spirit. This is a debate I have had with some of my peers, over the years. I believe the Word [...]

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Kojo Baffoe – Don’t Stop

June 12, 2009 Poetry

Is it strange to have a favourite poem, that you wrote? Well, not necessarily wrote but you were there and the pen was in your hand. Who knows where the words come from. Are we merely channelers? Vessels through which greater, higher beings speak? This is my favourite poem. And I was there when it [...]

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Urban Soul Poetry Slam Videos

June 5, 2009 Poetry

On May 29th, I was a judge at the Urban Soul Poetry Slam held at Maponya Mall in Soweto (video of winner, Buthelezi uploaded last week). It was actually in Ster Kinekor and it was the first time I’ve been at a poetry event that had to end quick because there was a movie starting [...]

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Urban Soul Poetry Slam Winner – Buthelezi

June 2, 2009 Poetry

I’ve never really been sure how I actually feel about poetry slams. I had the opportunity to tour the UK in 2006 as part of Hammer & Tongue‘s Four Continents Poetry Slam Tour and that was fun because it was the same 8 poets, grateful for the opportunity to share our work. I just find [...]

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