11 Feb 2018

WHO AM I, an organisation created to build self-awareness is set to host its first ever poetry sessions at Molapo Crossing Rooftop on March 9.

 

Its founder Khumo Kgwaadira also known as ‘MissGeeKays, a TV and radio personality said the whole point of poetry sessions was to build a culture of togetherness and cultivate talent amongst the youth, simultaneously creating a platform for poetry.

 

“Poets don’t usually get the platforms they deserve unlike musicians and comedians who get a lot of airtime and TV shows,” Kgwaadira explained.

 

She said the sessions to be held after every two months would give young poets a chance to express themselves.

 

WHO AM I, which is a non-profit organisation, which seeks to help individuals to self-actualise beyond their external influences.

 

She further explained that she wanted to create young talented poets from beginners to those experienced to showcase their talent hence the first session would be a lineup of individual poets with hopes that the poets would grow in numbers.

 

“Poetry is a powerful tool and an important art form for any age group,” she said, further citing that during the poetry sessions she would be engaging with other local artists in the arts and culture industry.

 

 

WHO AM I also has two other initiatives coupled with the poetry sessions that share the same mandate to tap into issues of self-identity and youth empowerment.

 

These include the Who Am I School Tour which is a nationwide secondary school tour aimed to inspire student communities, and Who Am I breakfast sessions which build a culture of empowerment amongst women. Ends