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GHANAIAN POET WINS BIG IN USA

GHANAIAN POET WINS BIG IN USA

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A renowned Ghanaian and global poet Prof. ( h.c) Fredrick i Owusu Nyarko( D.H.L) known as Ancestral Poet has made history in the United States of America at the just ended annual National Spoken Word Award held in Illinois, Chicago by Blaq Ice Production as the first African to win the Best International Artist for two (2) consecutive years 2022 and 2023 respectively since it seven years inception. The award was keenly competed by ten (10) global poets who have crafted a niche for themselves in poetry/spoken word with a global audience facilitating the promotion of culture, traditions, social change and addressing issues affecting humanity.
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The annual National Spoken Word Award scheme selection criteria is based on artists global work impact which is recognized by the poetry community and the contribution of poetry development within their locality. The Ancestral Poet who doubled as Ghana ambassador for culture has over the years promote Ghanaian culture, tradition and is widely known for displaying poetic prowess in Twi which has caught the attention of global poetry communities earning him many local and international accolades after the released of his nineteen (19) poetry/spoken word album dubbed “Nsem ne Okra” (Words and Soul) which featured the legendary Agya Koo Nimo. He was awarded the Best International Artist for bridging the gap between Ghana and global poetry through the promotion of indigenous language, ancestral legacy and cultural education. This award is for all Ghanaians and African poets who continue to used their words, sounds and power for the greater emancipation of our people quote “Ancestral Poet”. Our responsibilities as poets are to nurture the next generation of their identity as Africans and preserve the legacy of our ancestors. Appreciation to my manager Mr. Owusu Nyarko Frederick and everyone supporting the brand Ancestral Poet, Ancestral Cultural Troupe and the Ancestral Foundation we are forever be grateful.

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