Ehalakasa seeks state support for three representatives heading to World Poetry Slam Championship

Ghana’s spoken word collective, Ehalakasa, is appealing to the government for support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa.

The collective argued that national representation goes beyond football and includes disciplines such as the arts, science, culture, technology and innovation, adding that individuals who qualify to represent Ghana in recognised international competitions should receive institutional backing.

Through poetry slams, workshops, festivals and international competitions, the collective has helped nurture spoken word artistes in Ghana and represented the country on several global platforms.