

Lagos International Poetry Festival – October 28th – November 1st The theme of the Lagos International Poetry Festival 2015 is Borderless Words with emphasis on poetry’s capacity to bridge racial, ethnic, gender,…
Whispers to Katrina @ Kings Place Led by acclaimed jazz pianist Trevor Watkis, Whisper to Katrina is a newly-commissioned soundscape to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina –…
Words of Colour interview Nick Makoha is no stranger to Words of Colour. When we interviewed him back in 2012 he was one of 10 new poets selected for Spread the…
African Poets on Newsday Six poets who were shortlisted for the 2015 Brunel African Poetry Prize share their work and inspiration on BBC Word Service Newsday