Spoken word in Ghana begun to see growth in Ghana from 2010 through Bless The Mic and Ehalakasa. [1] [2]
As is the case in the global spoken word space, in Ghana, this art form is considerably more than a means of entertainment or individual self-expression. Established and emerging players in the country continually use spoken word as a channel to bring awareness to issues across all aspects of Ghanaian life. [3]
The poetry group Ehalakasa, led by Sir Black, holds monthly TalkParty events (collaborative endeavour with Nubuke Foundation and/ National Theatre of Ghana) and special events such as the Ehalakasa Slam Festival and end-of-year events. [4] [5] [6] This group has produced spoken-word poets including Mutombo da Poet, Chief Moomen, Nana Asaase, Rhyme Sonny, Koo Kumi, Hondred Percent, Jewel King, Faiba Bernard, Akambo, Wordrite, Natty Ogli, and Philipa, Megborna. [7] [8]
The spoken word poets in Ghana are improving spoken word by combining it with 3D animations and spoken word video game [9]
In Kumasi, the creative group CHASKELE holds an annual spoken word event on the campus of KNUST giving platform to poets and other creatives. Poets like Elidior The Poet, Slimo, T-Maine are key members of this group.
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