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.
Kenyan Poetry
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.
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 […]
Bassey Ikpi for the September Edition of Kwani Open Mic Poetry event
This is perhaps the most exciting news I have received today. Nigerian born and American based poet Bassey Ikpi will be in Nairobi for the September edition of Kwani Open Mic. I…
Poem: for the sky above us and those lost to crimes against humanity #147notjustanumber
Standing here It’s beautiful outside tonight Tonight, the sky seems lit by a million stars We can trace out the newest shooting stars track their paths and whisper wishes under our breaths…
Kwani? Open Mic relocates to Phoenix Players
Nairobi’s longest running performance poetry platform, Kwani? Open Mic commemorates its 8th year with a switch to new venue, Phoenix Players. A beloved fixture on Nairobi’s arts and culture circuit, this spot…
New Beginnings for Kenyan Poet in 2015
From a Poet to a Female Entrepreneur, pursuing the preservation of African Heritage Over the weekend, I was at the Jukumu Letu campaign launch which took place at the Drive Inn Primary…
Poem: When Death Calls
When death calls with a whisper so sweet wooing our hearts to a place where rest is the only desire we long for Do we smile as we embrace it? When death…
A performance Poetry Master class at the Story Moja Festival
Whether performed by Tu-pac through Rap, Mutabaruka through Dub or Wally Serote, Poetry has been spoken into life. The performance of Spoken Word has changed how we tell our stories. This is…
#Tomorrowisme A Poetry, Music and Art Extravaganza
On July 26th 2014, come be part of an enthralling music, poetry, and art extravaganza at the Hilton Nairobi’s Amboseli ballroom. The event dubbed “TOMORROW IS ME” is brought to you courtesy…