THINKING IN PUBLIC.
Raya Wambui
Listening to Place, Holding the Line, and Building Poetic Integrity in Africa Some poets perform. Others build conditions for truth to survive. Raya Wambui belongs to the second lineage. In African spoken word spaces, where voice often emerges before structure, and...
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 openly about their lived experiences. As the curator listened, it became clear that SheShe Slam has grown into more than an event it is a cultural space where poetry meets advocacy, and where the theme “Her Voice Is Not a Crime” becomes a living call for dignity, visibility, and social change.
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 afterthoughts, but foundations. If we want this culture to thrive, we must ensure the people behind it are seen, supported, and safeguarded. Leadership shouldn’t mean losing yourself.
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’s policy, power, and purpose in verse.