About · Accra, Ghana
MeetIyamAtuahene.A voice shaped by purpose.
Cultural curator, creative producer, slam poetry executive and ecosystem builder.
01 · The story
Words build nations
Born in Accra, Ghana, I am Theophilus Atuahene Adu, known in the creative space as IyamAtuahene. I come from a legacy of resilience, raised in a culture where stories were passed down through rhythm, wisdom and firelight.
With a background in public relations and an MBA in marketing, my journey weaves through strategic communication, community engagement and the transformative power of art. I am the Managing Partner of Ehalakasa, Ghana’s premier spoken word and slam poetry collective, and I serve as the Board Member in charge of Communications and Marketing for the World Poetry Slam Organization.
My life’s work bridges poetry, advocacy and purpose. I have led Ghana to global recognition at the World Poetry Slam Championships, reaching the semifinals in Brazil in 2023, placing fifth in Togo in 2024, and clinching the world title in Mexico in 2025.
But titles don’t define me. Impact does.
From empowering young poets to crafting global strategies, from grassroots events to international stages, my mission is clear: to use words, platforms and purpose to transform lives.
02 · The record
Ghana at the World Poetry Slam Championships
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03 · What I stand for
Three commitments
01
Community-driven creativity
Poetry as a tool for education and equity. Whether mentoring young poets or curating stages for underrepresented voices, I use spoken word to amplify truth, build identity and drive social justice, from Accra to the world.
02
Strategic impact
Merging communication with cause. With an MBA in marketing and a career rooted in public relations, I translate big ideas into systems that work: campaigns, brands and movements that are measurable, purposeful and lasting.
03
Legacy-minded leadership
Building platforms that outlive the moment. From co-leading Ehalakasa to structuring global initiatives with the World Poetry Slam Organization, I build institutions, opportunities and frameworks that empower the next generation.
04 · Bring me in
Put it on the bill
Tell me the date, the room, and what the audience should walk out believing. I will come back with a format and a fee.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +233 55 374 7213
- Based in
- Accra, Ghana. Available worldwide.