Right To Speak Poetry Project

A collaborative project that uses spoken word to engage youth voices in Africa and Europe around issues of human rights and social justice.

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

The Right to Speak Catalogue, profiles 20 prolific page and stage poets from the length and breadth of South Africa and is aimed at promoting a specially curated list of young and thriving South African poets to international markets.

Download here:
https://t.co/ZHl1HxNwJt

[Yam-Gang🌻 @Yamoria_]

Tonight we are in Stellenbosh at #Woordfees2023 and we are ready to let these poems live🔥

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

The Right To Speak Catalogue is available for download.
Today's featured poet is @lefenyajonathan
His work flings open the narrow window of language through which we are accustomed to describing reality.
Download the catalogue here: https://t.co/0TohnVDQPg

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

With artists such as Zizipho Bam, Afrika Dlamini and Lethokuhle Msimang featured in the collection, the catalogue presents an opportunity for the world to see which young voices we should be paying attention to.
To download a copy: https://t.co/M5jG3DLyNp
#righttospeak #poetry

[Issey Rose @Ceehl]

The Dream For a Global Television Show for Literature Realised.

You can NOW watch The Ultimate Book Show with Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni on @sabc3, Monday to Friday (daily) between 3-4 pm starting todaaaaay!

We kickstart the series with the legendary, Diana Ferrus.

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

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[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! https://t.co/0qK1bs91Er

An international poetry open mic night featuring @Nachlalibre from Sweden 🇸🇪 and @LydolSlam from Cameroon 🇨🇲 hosted by 🇿🇦 South Africa's @Qhakaza

S/O @EUNIC_Global for making this possible 👊🏾

[The African Ink 📖 @theafricanink]

"I write because I have authority from life to do so." - Bessie Head

[BlackGold @Qhakaza]

For the past few months, I've had the pleasure of hosting @_RightToSpeak's Open Mic Nights. Tonight is the last one 🥺 but I'm really looking forward to hanging out with @LydolSlam + @Nachlalibre. It's going to be 🔥🔥🔥

Tune in at 18:00!

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

Join us tonight as we host the last Twitter Spaces Open Mic show at 18:00(SAST)

Our featured guests tonight include the super talented Lydol and Nacha Libre.

Come share your poetry and end your evening in the company of stars

#Poetry #OpenMic #RightToSpeak

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

Don't forget that 7pm tonight (SAST) is the "Emerging Voices" Digital Poetry Webinar. Go to the
@HearMyVoiceSA
Facebook page to tune in to a wonderful night of African voices sharing their stories. You don't want to miss this

#EmergingVoices #Poetry #RightToSpeak

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

Meet our poets and host for the "Emerging Voices" Digital Poetry Session.

Fulufhelo La Venda
(Host) Menzi Mkhonza
Thapelo Pilusa @TAPSTA_95
Lethu Nkwanyana @Let_Da_Poet

Wednesday 26 October 19;00pm SAST
Location: Hear My Voice Facebook Page
#RightToSpeak #AfricanVoices

[Right To Speak Poetry Project @_RightToSpeak]

In collaboration with @HearMyVoiceSA we are excited to bring you "The Emerging Voices" Digital Poetry Session.
Join us Wednesday 26 October as we explore and celebrate the many cultures and languages that make up our identity through African Literature.
#AfricanVoices #Poetry

[Clément Boursin @ClementBoursin]

Since 7 February 2021, Innocent Bahati, a popular Rwandan poet, has been missing. Known for his open and critical expression on social issues, the Rwandan authorities have not published any investigation report about his disappearance https://t.co/kMJh43JtOd

Don't forget it !

[Poetry Africa @PoetryAfrica]

@Thando_Fuze "Tilting the Scales" 08 Oct 2022 #PoetryAfrica2022

[Poetry Africa @PoetryAfrica]

#QhakazeMohare representative for @_RightToSpeak

#PoetryAfrica2022 #Opening

[Christie | Gog' Shweleza @FossilSoul]

Hair Is Political?
Through this online panel discussion moderated by Lebo Mashile, we seek to unpack this relationship between hair and hegemony.

Panelists: Luleka Mhlanzi, Christie Van Zyl, Dshamilja Roshani

@PoetryAfrica
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#PoetryAfrica2022

[Poetry Africa @PoetryAfrica]

Program for today! 11 October 2022 #PoetryAfrica2022

➡️ Online Book Launch at 13h00 (CAT)
➡️ Online Webinar at 15h00 (CAT)
➡️ The Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Awards
➡️ Get your ticket 🎟 TONIGHT: LOCAL IS LEKKER👉 https://t.co/uarpBkmzGp