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Why I Believe Every Poet Should Be a Slam Poet

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.

I Almost Quit But Legacy Doesn’t Build Itself

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.

Poetry Is Public Service, Just Not the Kind You Budget For

Poetry Is Public Service, Just Not the Kind You Budget For

In Ghana, people don’t wait for press conferences to understand the state of the nation.
They listen to music.
They show up at poetry shows.
That’s where truth leaks.
As Ghana’s Slam Master, I’ve led this truth across stages in Brazil, Togo, and Mexico — where in 2025, we became World Poetry Slam Champions. But poetry has always been more than performance.
It’s public service.
Just not the kind you budget for.