Mariska Taylor-Darko reads her poem "I Love Ghana," a sweeping Whitmanesque tribute to the country. She read this poem in Accra, Ghana in the Fall 2008. This posting is part of the Ghana Poetry Project. You can learn more at the Ghana Journal blog (www.pen.org or www.labanhill.com).
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When Nii Lantey recited his poem Obunkutu last fall at the University of Legon , the entire audience cheered. Nii explains that Obunkutu is a sacred appellation to warriors about to embark on a war expedition. It is enigmatic of a warrior charge. It is an invocation of unity among warriors for victory in battle, an incantation for uncountable warrior soldiers from the land of the dead to join the living in battle. It is a vibration of deadly resolution to fight. Obunkutu is no joke and must not be mentioned in peaceful times. It is bloody and deadly if mentioned in rage. Nii explains this further at the end of his recitation. As youll see, Nii recites his poem in Ga, the local tribal language of the region around the capitol Accra. To learn more about Nii Lantey Lamptey and other Ghana poets, visit The Ghana Poetry Project at www.pen.org or www.labanhill.com.
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Global Fusion Productions Presents:Black Star Rising!
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Ghanaian Poet Crystal Tettey reads her poem "There Are Still Kids." Then the Ghanaian spoken word poet Black responds by riffing on the refrain from Tettey's poem. This is a marvelous collaboration between these two poets. This posting is part of The Ghana Poetry Project. You can find out more by going to www.labanhill.com
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death takes away famous people in order to enpower itself but it most of the time use its power anf fame badly. that is why we will never love you death. though you sometimes come at the right time. but this is definately one of the bad times you came. RIP Steve Jobs.
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4th poem in the Ghana series from Sean. Written on location with Warrior Queen in Ghana, West Africa.
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Ghana's Spoken-Word Artiste; Percy Mutombo performed at the Accra[DOT]Alt show at Alliance Francaise on Dec 18, 2010.
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Spoken Word Poet Rhyme Sunny Recites His Poem "Rose" at the University of Ghana in Legon in the fall of 2008. This recording is part of The Ghana Poetry Project, which can be found at www.labanhill.com. GPP promotes Ghana poets in Ghana and around the world.
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Ghanaian Poet Martin Egblewogbe reads his poems "the stars still shine despite the clouds" and "Heroin Babe" at the University of Ghana in the Fall 2008.
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The second poem from Sean's red notebook, written in Ghana, West Africa while on location with Warrior Queen.
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Ghanaian Tijani Talibes recite one of Sheikh Ibraheem Niasse's famous poems.
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Novisi Dzitrie is a young poet living in Ghana. He is reading his poem "Ol' Driver Grand Papa." This posting is part of the Ghana Poetry Porject whose mission is to promote Ghana poetry around the world. You can find out more about the Ghana Poetry Project at www.labanhill.com
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Poet Nana Nyarko Boateng reads her poem "Black List" in Accra, Ghana in the fall of 2008. This video is part of the postings of the Ghana Poetry Project, a new effort to promote and share the work of Ghana poets in Ghana and around the world.
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Poet Nana Nyarko Boateng reads her poem "Moonlight or No Light" in Accra, Ghana in the fall of 2008. Her reading is part of the Ghana Poetry Project, a new initiative to promote Ghanaian poets and poetry both in Ghana and around the world.
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"That Black Shit!" by Powwah the Poet, A dynamic poet, founder of Nappi By Nature Bean Bag Poetry Spot in Mphs, Tn. were Poets from around the globe and blessed the mic. Queen Sheba, Talaam Acey, Queen, Umar of the Last Poets, Malik Salaam, Tommy Bottoms, Just Greg,Niche' The Original Woman, and many more
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The first in a short series of poems written in Ghana, West Africa last summer. Sean and Mark of Stan S. Lavsky Productions were in Ghana with Hezekiah Lewis of Ekiah Productions to make the film 'Warrior Queen'.
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Students at Anani Memorial International School recite bilingual poem. Video by: Christine Galloway Edited by: Karl-Lydie Jean-Baptiste
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The third installment from Sean's red notebook series. Written in Ghana on location with Warrior Queen. For more poetry, comedy and especially the Arnold Dinglemeyer webisodes, subscribe today!
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The Ghana Poetry Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and publication of Ghanaian writers. Visit the GPP at www.ghanapoetryproject.com and find out more.
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