Spoken word in Ghana

Spoken word in Ghana begun to see growth in Ghana from 2010 through Bless The Mic and Ehalakasa.[1][2]

History

As is the case in the global spoken word space, in Ghana, this art form is considerably more than a means of entertainment or individual self-expression. Established and emerging players in the country continually use spoken word as a channel to bring awareness to issues across all aspects of Ghanaian life.[3]

The poetry group Ehalakasa, led by Sir Black, holds monthly TalkParty events (collaborative endeavour with Nubuke Foundation and/ National Theatre of Ghana) and special events such as the Ehalakasa Slam Festival and end-of-year events.[4][5][6] This group has produced spoken-word poets including Mutombo da Poet, Chief Moomen, Nana Asaase, Rhyme Sonny, Koo Kumi, Hondred Percent, Jewel King, Faiba Bernard, Akambo, Wordrite, Natty Ogli, and Philipa, Megborna.[7][8]

The spoken word poets in Ghana are improving spoken word by combining it with 3D animations and spoken word video game[9]

In Kumasi, the creative group CHASKELE holds an annual spoken word event on the campus of KNUST giving platform to poets and other creatives. Poets like Elidior The Poet, Slimo, T-Maine are key members of this group.

See also

References
  1. Aidoo, Kwame (12 March 2018). "Getting to Know Ghana's Vibrant Performance Poetry Scene". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  2. GH, Author Entertainment (2018-02-20). "SHINE ON! Poetry On The Rise Again: Here Are Top Spoken Word Artists In Ghana". Entertainment Ghana. Retrieved 2021-05-01. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Ghana's 'Poetra' and her way with words | DW | 05.11.2014". DW.COM. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  4. Tigo, Joshua (2018-07-22). "Accra's biggest poetry and spoken word event set for September 2". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  5. Somuah-Annan, Grace (2021-05-16). "We must build a poetry community in Ghana -Spoken word artists advocate". 3news. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  6. "Ehalakasa TalkParty Plus--Be There or Nowhere". Ehalakasa TalkParty Plus--Be There or Nowhere. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  7. GH, Author Entertainment (2018-02-20). "SHINE ON! Poetry On The Rise Again: Here Are Top Spoken Word Artists In Ghana". Entertainment Ghana. Retrieved 2021-05-22. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  8. "Nana Asaase, Chief Moomen advise poets on World Poetry Day". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  9. "Meet KNUST finest spoken word artist, Chris Parker 'Megborna'". Hypercitigh.com. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2021-05-22.


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