Creative Strategy. Cultural Impact. Poetic Power.
I help brands, artists, and organizations use storytelling, strategy, and culture to move people and purpose forward.
What I Do In One View
Board Member – World Poetry Slam Organization
Managing Partner – Ehalakasa LTD/LBG (Ghana Slam Platform)
MBA in MArketing – Comms & PR Expert
Advocate – Arts for SDGs & Cultural Equity
Globally active. Deeply African. Strategically human
ACTION IN MOTION
Ehalakasa National Slam
Ghana’s leading slam platform nurturing poetic leadership and youth voices.
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World Poetry Slam Organization
Amplifying poetic diplomacy and global arts leadership as a board executive.
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Vintagehub Foundation
Serving communities through intergenerational support and sustainable development.
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SheShe Slam
Empowering women through poetry and performance in safe, creative spaces.
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When Poetry Becomes Public Voice
During a media conversation at Academic City University’s ACity Radio, the voices of SheShe Slam 2026 finalists revealed the deeper purpose of the platform. What began as an interview became a powerful dialogue on poetry, truth, and the courage of women speaking openl…
How Poets and Organizers Can Lead Without Losing Themselves
Slam poetry is rising but so is burnout among the very people building the movement. From poets to organizers, many are giving everything with little protection in return. This piece is a call to restructure how we lead where rest, sustainability, and systems are not af…
Lessons from Slam Poetry Movements Across Continents
Slam isn’t just about what happens on stage it’s about the systems behind the scenes. From Ghana to Mexico, this journey reveals what it takes to move from passion to permanence
Why I Believe Every Poet Should Be a Slam Poet
Slam poetry is more than performance it’s preparation. It builds presence, confidence, and strategy. In this thought piece, I share why every poet, no matter their style, should step into the slam space at least once. Not to win, but to grow.
A Republic Day Reflection on Poetry, Purpose, and Ghana’s Ongoing Journey Beyond Expression
A Republic in Reflection, A Poet in Purpose Every Republic Day, Ghana lifts its head not in boast, but in memory. We remember July 1, 1960, not just as a date but as a declaration: that our destiny belongs to us. That we, the people, hold the power. And yet, over six…
I Almost Quit But Legacy Doesn’t Build Itself
Some days, purpose doesn’t pay the bills and legacy feels like a luxury. But for those building Africa’s creative industries from scratch, quitting isn’t an option. IyamAtuahene shares a raw, strategic reflection on choosing mission over mood.
What to Do When Your Poem Goes Viral and Your Account’s Still Empty
Fame comes fast, but so does the fade. When your poem goes viral and your account stays empty, what do you do? This isn’t just a rant — it’s a roadmap. A 5-part strategy from IyamAtuahene on turning claps into contracts, buzz into bookings, and words into wealth.
Brand Ghana, Brand Africa: Reclaiming Narrative Power through Slam and Strategy
Africa has always been branded just rarely by Africans.In this article, I explore how slam poetry is emerging as a powerful tool of narrative strategy reclaiming voice, reframing perception, and rebuilding identity from Accra to the world. This is not performance. It 
When Your Legacy Doesn’t Fit in a Bio, The Invisible Work of Cultural Builders
Some of the most powerful work never makes it into bios but it shapes generations. A reflection on the unseen legacy of cultural builders in Africa, and why your real story lives in others.
From Market Square to Microphone, What Slam Poetry Taught Me About Branding
Brand strategist and poet IyamAtuahene reveals how slam poetry taught him unforgettable lessons in branding from presence to community.
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“Sometimes the answer is in the silence between the Lines
-IyamAtuahene
Testimonials / Collaborations
“Working with IyamAtuahene is like plugging into a bigger vision. He listens, strategizes, and delivers with cultural depth.â€
— Creative Arts Partner
He’s building a whole ecosystem, not just events. His leadership is holistic.â€
— Poetry Slam Delegate, Mexico 2025
Creative Strategy. Cultural Impact. Poetic Power.
Let’s collaborate on events, campaigns, or programs that move people and move purpose forward.