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Arrested Tongues- Njeri Wangari Poem
Kenyan Poetry, My Poems, Poetry, Spoken Word

Poem: Arrested Tongues

A year agomy tongue got arrested roaming the streets at night on Silent Avenue        her charge,possession  with intent to distribute        on herwas an ounce of wordswhich when inhaledcauses loss…

Njeri Wangari on March 2, 2021
Njeri Wangari 2021-03-02T12:44:06+03:00
My late uncle Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu on my wedding day holding my hand down the aisle with my mum
Kenyan Poetry, My Poems, Poetry

Poem: Mooko-Hands. Celebrating the life of Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu

Hands- A poem about grief & a Daughter’s love for a Father. In memory of Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu, a son of Wangige.

Njeri Wangari on November 25, 2020
Njeri Wangari 2020-11-25T08:17:14+03:00
My Poems, Poetry, Spoken Word

Poem: Colours of Prince’s Purple Rain Ran Red

A poem that captures the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement

Njeri Wangari on June 17, 2020
Njeri Wangari 2020-06-17T17:00:32+03:00
Crate digging in Prince's hometown
Kenyan Poetry, My Poems, Performance Art, Poetry

Poem: Visiting & Paying Homage to Prince in Minneapolis

This ode to Prince was inspired by a visit to his hometown Minnesota last year in May following an invite by the Still Water and Oakland Middle schools to teach poetry to the 5th and 6th graders for two weeks.

Njeri Wangari on June 17, 2020
Njeri Wangari 2020-06-17T16:47:56+03:00
Posing with two of Kenya's Elite Runners at the 2019 Kilimanjaro Marathon
Hikes & Runs, Upcoming Events

Kilimanjaro Marathon, the Great Kenyan Runners’ Migration

The Kilimanjaro Marathon is one of the most well organized, scenic and prestigious events in East Africa. Nothing prepares you enough for this

Njeri Wangari on February 23, 2020
Njeri Wangari 2020-02-23T16:27:50+03:00
Mukabi teaching some basics during one of his art classes at his Studio in Nairobi
Art Classes, Visual Arts

Patrick Mukabi Painting Legacy with a New Generation

Unlike the many who have come before and after him, he has taken the road less traveled. He is painting his legacy in the hearts of a new generation of visual artists at his Dust Depo Art studio.

Njeri Wangari on January 30, 2020
Njeri Wangari 2020-01-30T22:13:56+03:00
I wrote this poem in memory and celebration of Wangarì Maathai, her fighting spirit to ensure that our children, grandchildren and great children get to enjoy nature, to see the beauty of their country Kenya and learn the importance of taking care of the environment.
Kenyan Poetry, My Poems, Poetry, Spoken Word

Poem: There is beauty

There is beauty is a poem I wrote in memory and celebration of Wangarì Maathai, her fighting spirit to ensure that our children, grandchildren and great children get to enjoy nature, to see the beauty of their country Kenya and learn the importance of taking care of the environment.

Njeri Wangari on November 4, 2019
Njeri Wangari 2019-11-04T13:25:05+03:00
Creative Writing

Poem: She liked his smile

She liked his smile the warmth it shone she caught it like a flu Her eyes wandered, lingered she sought […]

Njeri Wangari on April 26, 2018
Njeri Wangari 2018-04-26T04:41:08+03:00
Kenyan Poetry, Poetry, Spoken Word

Poem: Analytica, Analyse This

The weaver birds made their nest, the land of Wakanda held them firmly in Africa’s soil Kenya, a country of […]

Njeri Wangari on March 21, 2018
Njeri Wangari 2018-03-21T18:26:36+03:00
Musical Concerts

Win a festival ticket to the Africa Nouveau Festival

I hope you are as excited as I am. I wrote 10 things you should know about this particular festival. […]

Njeri Wangari on February 1, 2018
Njeri Wangari 2018-02-01T07:29:50+03:00

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