Derrick - Poet (Spoken Word Artist)

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Addai Derrick Jnr, popularly known as  Dee or Derrick is a contemporary psalmist, a fervent worshipper, and a Spoken word artist. He is currently studying BA in Business Administration at Ghana Baptist University. He's extremely enthusiastic and is motivated by the lives of the likes of Dillion Chase, David Bowden, Preston Perry among others. He is the artist borne with unconditional love for his art and so he spits his  psyche in a way that will take your breath away. "I am a Christian who believes 'Christianity Is Not a Religion', but rather a Relationship with God through Jesus'. Writes Derrick. 

ARTIST STATEMENT

"I believe in earning a worship minded heart and getting  convicted with the word and making wishful decision so you don't get corrupted with the world and the word will make you valuable
As a Christian, you must have a character that is always predictable
Having the mind state of believer" (2017)

WORKS
Derrick's works basically reflects and speaks the mind of Jesus to Gods people.
His  works are principally the impressions of the contemporary and she is enlivened by his quick encompassing and in addition his own understanding. He  is resolved to utilize his aesthetic capacity to mend others where they are broken and heal those who believe it. Among his literal works are; 'Burden Heart', 'Heaven 'Spoke', 'I_fear_less(fearless)', 'Who is this Jesus?', 'Helelujah  ft Kofi Wise' and many more to come. 

SOICAL MEDIA
Link Derrick up on his open space using the following handles.
FB: @derrickAddaijnr
IG :@derks_j
Twitter :@derks_J

Treva Reigns - Poet (Spoken Word Artist)

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Xola Edmund Ametsikor, known in the cycles of art as Treva_Reigns is a spoken word artist, actor, rapper and visual artist. He is young but very vibrant with his passion; art. He is currently a student reading Business at the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon. "I am inspired by God, music and the environment" said Treva Reigns.

Artist Statement
"I am treva, a co-ruler in this poetic era...I am me and the me part of me is poetry" Cola Edmund Ametsikor (2017).

Works
According to Treva he writes about things that life bring his way. He mostly write about abstract ideas; "things that will bring my audience to enlightenment. Among his works are 'Poetic Justice', 'Poetry in Motion', 'Mama Was Right' and The Sacrifice among others. Most of his works can be found on his social media platforms. 

Social Media
Treva Reigns can be connected to on Instagram and Twitter using the following profile handles.
Instagram : @treva_reigns
Twitter : Treva Reigns

WordRite - Poet (Spoken Word Artist)

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Prince Joey Korgan is a poet and spoken word artist known on stage as Wordrite...
He is based in Accra, East Legon. He won  the 2015 Teen Slam in Ghana. He performed on a number of stages and been on Radio Universe a couple of times and a few other radio stations...
He also recently shot a video with Akambo and it's doing well out there...
"I seek to help push spoken word (poetry) to the level every artist is hoping it gets to" said Wordrite. 

Artist statement:
"I won't stop writing until u stop writing my wrongs" Prince Joey Korgan (2017).

Works
Wordrite is inspired by the environment in general, his life experiences and the almighty love. This make him write mostly centering on themes like society, love and the self within. Among his works are 'Placebo', 'Indestructible', 'ME' (My Experience), 'Broken', 'True Love Is' and Give Me a Chance' among others.
Wordrite has performed on a number stages including Ehalakasa, a platform designed for young poet to be nurtured. 

Social Media
Wordrite can be connected to on a number of social media platforms using the handles below.
Fb- prince Joey korgan
Ig. Pjk wordrite

Josh Infiniti - Poet (Spoken Word Artist)

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Joshua Anoumou Agbenu, known in the cycles of art as Josh Infiniti, is a poet, dramatist, spoken word artiste, rapper, actor and an aspiring novelist.
He is an old student of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School, Legon.
He read General Arts in school and was the playwright for the Legon Presec drama club. He won awards for the best literature student whiles in school.
He helped his alma mater to come out as the champions of the Teen Slam Poetry Competition held at the National Theatre in the 2016 year. He has performed at Ehalakasa,Teen Slam, Festival of Talents, Prof Lade Worsonu's Afro Arts and a few others.
His inspiration is God and his environment. Josh Infiniti admires Rhyme Sonny, Shirley Frimpong -Manso and Uncle Ebo Whyte among others in the spokeb word world.

Artist Statement
"A dunce always falls out of the esteem of advanced minds" Joshua A.  Anagbenu (2017)

Works
Taking inspiration from God and his immediate environment, Josh Infiniti has a composed a number of poems and performed spoken word poetry on several stages. Some of his works can be accessed by staying in touch with him on his social media platforms.

Social Media
Josh Infiniti can be linked up on Facebook and Instagram using the handle provided below.
Instagram: josh.infiniti
Facebook : Josh Infiniti

Wordsmith - Writer (Spoken Word Artist)

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Chaz Boat also known as Wordsmith is officially called Charles Boateng Acheampong Jr.  He is a finishing student reading Journalism at the African University College of Communications (Adabraka). He is a very prolific poet and is well known on AUCC campus.  He has written a lot of poems since the inception of his interest in building literary career. 

Artist Statement
"I speak to tighten loose ends like a spanner...
And hit the nail right on the head with a hammer... " Charles Boateng Acheapong Jr. (2017).

Works
According to Bla Chaz, he started writing at age 11, nurturing profound interest in fiction. He discovered his poetic prowess after gaining admission to Adisadel College in the Central region, where he joined the Editorial Board and the Writers, Debators and Drama Club (WDDC).
He started performing poetry during the maiden edition of the JHR Christmas concert/Mr and Miss Human Rights Contest in 2013 and has since been performing spoken word poetry. Among the events he has performed are but not only; UNILIME Foundation's Art Festival, ISA Cultural Night, WDS Book Launch, AUCC SRC Week Celebrations, and GUPS Congress. Some of the works by Wordsmith can be found on his personal blog using the URL provided here. www.chazboat.wordpress.com

Social Media
You can get in touch with the Wordsmith on a number of social media platforms including using;
Facebook: Charles Boateng Acheampong Jnr
Instagram: @chas.boat
Twitter: @charlesboat95
YouTube: Charles Boateng Acheampong

Lansah Lawrence - Poet (Spoken Word Artist)

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Lansah Lawrence is a poet and a spoken word artist. He is a realist and believe in inspiring inspiration both to himself and others he is able to reach. "The essence emanates from fulfilled purpose" Lansah writes. He is currently a student of the University of Ghana, reading for his first degree in Kiswahili, Religions, and Political Science. He is calm and but keen to learning new things everyday. 

Artist Statement

"If you thought your success lied within the four walls of a lecture room, prison cells and bedrooms also boast of these walls. So go beyond the built blocks that lay to sleep and imprison your uniqueness" Lansah Lawrence (2017)

Works
Aside studying, Lansah also blogs and he is the author of www.lansah.wordpress.com where all his writings which are mostly poems can be accessed. Among his spoken word pieces are; "What You Should Know", "You're In The University So What ?" "Who Is At Fault ?" and many more. He believe strongly in empowering others and hence his favorite quote of "...the essence is to inspire others to greatness".

Social Media

Lansah Lawrence can be connected to on the following platforms usings his account handles as presented below.

Fb.com/lansalawrence
IG: lansahlawrence
Twitter: Harruna Lansah.

Philipa - Poetess (Spoken Word Artist)

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Philipa Fosu Gyamfi is the official name of Philips, the spoken word queen. She is currently studying for her BSc. in Business Administration in the University of Ghana, Legon. Philipa is very energetic and seems so motivated that she spits her mind in a way that will blow your mind. She is a vibrant member of Throne Room Perspective  (TRP), a spoken word group composed of young and poised youths blazing the mic to inspire.
"I am a Christian and I love poetry" Says Philipa

Artist statement
"I do spoken word because it's a form of art that allows me think out loud.
It's like therapy for me ...because som e of the things I write about are personal. ..and writing them down helps me deal with those things.
Sometimes it's like keeping a coded diary...
I do it also to entertain. ...I think my pieces usually have a lot of rhymes in them. I also try to do word play and a little alliteration here and there . At the same time I try to always send a message across anytime I write a piece". Philipa Fosu Gyamfi (2017)

Works
Philipa's works are mainly the reflections of the contemporary and she is inspired by her immediate surrounding as well as her personal experience. She is determined to use her artistic ability to heal others and break odd bonds.
Her works can be accessed by following her on Facebook.

Social Media
Philipa can be connected to on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the following profile handles.
@https://www.facebook.com/philipa.gyamfi.52

IG @least_ov
Twitter @Philipagyamfi

"To me spoken word is 
Healing
Entertainment
Mind boggling
And it lives in us"

#Philipa
#Ehalakasa