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Warsan Shire shares powerful prose

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-Somali who has quite a way with words.   She is fierce; she is talented; she is a creative wordsmith.

Warsan Shire

Warsan Shire

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Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo: “Moving the world one poem at a time”.

Interview by Prudence Chauke | March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

 Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo is a Nigerian-American award winning poet and the lead vocalist for the music group, Iyeoka & the Rock By Funk Tribe. She has a voice that is so organic, and powerful beyond measure. Iyeoka has shared the stage with great artists including Musiq Soul Child, Zap Mama, Gil Scot Heron, Sonia Sanchez, and Chuck D of Public Enemy. She is truly a poet with a purpose greater than what meets the eye.

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‘I want to sit on a mountain top and write’- Kojo Baffoe

Interview by Ameyaw Debrah | February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

n730081604_1477849_5515.jpg“My poetry is deep…so deep it echoes words infinitely…so deep it drowns simple minds in tears…so deep it solves Africa’s problems in one verse…so deep it transcends racism and breaks down sexism.” This is how Kojo Baffoe, a dynamic African writer/poet and media consultant chooses to define his work in ‘The power of po’ taken from his book, ‘Voices in My Head – a collection of poetry’.

Born in Munich, Germany to a Ghanaian father and German mother, Kojo spent his formative years on the streets of Maseru, Lesotho; spent some time in Germany to get in touch with his Germanic roots; and ended up receiving his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The well-travelled and vastly knowledgeable Kojo has since had varied working experiences in a number of sectors including IT, fashion and cosmetics, and publishing. However, Kojo is more famed for his amazing gift of writing, whether as a poet or a writer of lifestyle issues and popular culture. He currently lives with his lovely wife and son in Johannesburg, where he is often referred to as ‘the love poet’. Jamati.com spoke to the ever-growing and ever-innovative writer/poet and media consulting extraordinaire about his life, poetry and gift as a writer.

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A Brother’s Soul-Stirring Poetry

Written by Mike Santiago | November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Who Will Care

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Queendom: Musical Divas Straight Outta Oslo (Norway)

Written by Laverne Veronica Wyatt-Skriubakken, Jamati Entourage - Norway | October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A hilarious, entertaining black female group with a message to deliver.

Queendom is the name of a live entertainment group from Norway which consists of five talented black women. They are first generation Norwegians, with mixed backgrounds, collectively representing Ethiopia, Uganda, Trinidad, Nigeria and Gambia. Being of mixed descent, living in Norway and having the passion for drama, drew these women together.

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I Am Poetry

Written by Nontsie Dube | October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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My mind body and soul always screaming out “pen and paper!”
And never will I ignore that calling…
From my fingers gripping the ball point pen
To the inkjet spitting out my thoughts and emotions
Onto that A4 sheet
Like a snake’s fangs spitting venom into its prey’s blood
My words are like the rush of that venom straight to your heart
Because they carry passion, emotion and struggle
So intense that they will touch your heart
Can you already feel me?

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I HAVE ATTUTUDE

Written by Jane Musoke-Nteyafas | August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I HAVE ATTUTUDE

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(This poem was created to remind African women of their glory)

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Freedom

Written by Chiedu Ifeozo | July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Freedom

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Jessica Mbangeni – Praise The Poet

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jessica Mbangeni is one of South Africa’s most profound female “Imbongis” (Praise poets), who moves you when she speaks . Jessica is one of a few female poets in a cultural terrain that is mostly dominated by men. Mbangeni’s desire to plant a seed of change by using her voice through music and poetry is definitely paying off. Not only is she nationally known, but her name is making major waves internationally with her recent performance in Australia and North America.

Jessica Mbageni

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Poems for Keeps

Written by Anita N. Eboka | May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Oh Master

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Lebo Mashile: Wordsmith Extraordinaire

Interview by Prudence Chauke | February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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She’s not only a word smith extraordinaire, visual verbalist, and an icon of modern South African poetry, but it is Lebo Mashile’s tireless work ethic that has earned her numerous titles including published author, executive producer, actress, television presenter, life skills facilitator/speaker, independent record producer, MC and poet. In all her creative roles, it is Lebo’s sharp intellect, questioning mind and fierce sense of social exploration that drives her passion for creativity.

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