Wordsmith - Writer (Spoken Word Artist)

Short Profile
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)

Short Profile
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)

Short Profile
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