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@poeticunity (Tupac Special) ~ An amazing night for many reasons! 💫🎶✨ •First time I performed at a Poetry Open Mic. One of my 2026 resolutions was to get back into spoken word. I did some stuff over the last few years for @officialstepnow or at events with @smallgreenshoots, @adaeze_friends , @flownetworking and @elevateyoursound_ I also got to do a lot more this year with getting back into properly through @crossword_lyric and with EYS at @wired4music as well as @denisaa.wav show and for @vibrentarts with @chasetymusic Also my first time with a full live band but it couldn’t have gone better and meet so many amazing and talented people! ⭐️ •First time attending a Poetic Unity event it was a long time coming, meeting @ragzcv and some of the team back in 2024. I’ve wanted to get involved for a long time but with the dates not aligning and life happening that didn’t manage to happen until now! • Icon @georgethepoet and @sulibreaks were the first poets I was introduced to from our era that I could look to as relatable role model and the fact he’s from the ends made it inspire me to dream so getting to meet and perform in front of him felt like a full circle moment! 🔄 I remember watching his videos back in school so it’s mad! 🤯😂 • Tupac is probably the artist I was most inspired by, he did everything from making music to being an activist, actor, poet and more he made such an impact in a short time. But the thing that impacted me the most was his interviews and the way he spoke he was a revolutionary, with words still ringing true today. He showed you could walk many different paths; still be hood and educated. A legend who inspired generations! 💎 My story: I started poetry in year 4 for a task on Remembrance Day. Which I got good feedback for and I enjoyed expressing in that way so I kept writing. I got to continue that at secondary in English and Drama with @thepasion plus performing at our leavers assembly (Maybe the oldest recorded piece I have) 😂 In secondary the highest grade I got was also in English mocks for Poetry (8C) and I loved studying the likes of Benjamin Zephaniah and John Agard. It’s something I love will be sharing!
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Some selections from my first outing on @offieradio , performed live for the lovely people of Pink Moon @waxingpink . Having been a reader of @offlicencemagazine since issue 2, it meant a lot to make a small contribution to the Offie story. Love to @urfofficial for helping set this up! A one hour journey through broken beat, uk funky, and global sounds, with pitstops in percussive house, italo disco, and deep afrohouse. Full mix now up on my soundcloud (link in bio). Full tracklist on last slides >> This slide: Mamão's Brake (IG Culture Remix) - Ivan Conti, IG Culture ⬇️ Sauce Brazil - Nikitch, Kuna Maze Lock The Groove - FELIXCW, S.I, Reek0 ⬇️ It's The Way - Wez Whynt, Hannah Kemoh Ndeko Solo (Voilaaa Remix) - Afriquoi, Voilaaa ⬇️ Boomerang - Footshooter, Native, Wilf Petherbridge The Pap - Ralf Gum, Monique Bingham ⬇️ Sunpetal - Main Phase Ascenso Dub - INVT, K-Lone ⬇️ El Fuego De Las Mulatas - Killabeatmaker Music from the likes of... @giovannidamico_music @martinadinardo @nu_azeite @abiabarros @thieverycorporation @femiakuti @evm128 @kokorokomusic @tru_thoughts ...as well as... @izzycofie @osquello @keyahblu @ralfgum @monique.bingham @la_qtee_m @venessajackson7 @maurice_bird1 @brighterdaysfamily @brownswood
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old college proj example tiles! Made possible w a photoshoot @poeticunity :) #painting #fineart #figurative #art #artist
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Poetic Unity in The Voice Newspaper 🎯✨ We have a full page spread on page 3 of Septembers @thevoicenewspaper highlighting the work we have done in the community and our new 10 year vision tackling systemic racism! 🗣️ Big thanks to The Voice for the write up and thank you to everyone supporting our cause 🖤 You can buy a copy at your local newsagents and read more about our vision via link in bio #TheVoiceNewspaper
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That’s a wrap! 🌿 The first Creative Pause retreat, held at the legendary Arvon literary sanctuary, and what an incredible four days together. The vision was simple: to pause. To step away from the noise, reconnect mind and body, and give creativity space to seep in. Deep into the Devon countryside we ventured — to move, write, rest, eat, wander, laugh, reflect and create. A huge thank you to the beautiful souls who came and threw themselves into it, to the wonderful team at Arvon for holding us so well, and to my brilliant co-facilitator Ehirime for dreaming this up and bringing it to life with me. We had such a special time. I already want to do it all over again. Watch this space… ✨ @arvon__ @_nativepraise
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Leaves, twigs, lichen, and holly gathered from Totleigh Barton, arranged into a mandala for Ehireme Omoaka and Leah Salm’s creative pause wellness retreat that just wrapped up in Devon. They guided the group through yoga, massage, journalling and meditation, creating space to pause, reconnect with nature, and find their way back to their creative practice. The retreat closed by embracing the earth’s elements with a sunset sauna at @matchbox_sauna as the light faded. Curated especially for writers and artists, this short course was all about self-reflection, immersion in nature and meaningful connection. @leah_salm_yoga @_nativepraise
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Arvon, you’ve excelled yourself 🤓🧘🏼‍♀️ #wellness #creativewriting #retreat #pause #community
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Poetic Unity in BBC News 🎯✨ Our Mandem, Lets Talk programme has been shared in this recent article in @bbcnews highlighting the benefits of creating a safe space where young Black men can talk about their mental health through poetry 🖤 Big thanks to @rio.p.rennalls for the write up and thank you to all the young men who took part in our recent programme. Look out for our next programme coming soon! #MandemLetsTalk
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A few more shots from the @poeticunity + Live Band Event at the @southbankcentre 🔥 📸
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Step away from the noise and into stillness at The Creative Pause Wellness Retreat 🌿 Set in the Devon countryside, this four-day retreat invites writers and artists to reconnect with themselves, their practice, and the natural world through yoga, meditation, massage, journalling, sauna sessions, and creative reflection. Guided by @_nativepraise and @leah_salm_yoga, each day is designed to help you slow down, reset, and make space for inspiration. You’ll also visit @matchbox_sauna to embrace the earth’s elements and feel restored.  📍 Totleigh Barton 📅 Monday 31 August – Thursday 3 September 2026 🔗 Find out more via the link in our bio
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Had an amazing time last night at the Poetic Foyer @poeticunity Powerful voices, bold perspectives, centred on “If I ruled the world.” Couldn’t just listen… I had to step up for the open mic 🎤 Grateful to @_nativepraise for creating such a beautiful space. #poetry #openmic
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A TIME WAS HAD…………….. Thank You @poeticunity For The Headliner Opportunity ✊🏾 Open Mic Session Was 🔥 All Amazing Performances But @mercy.mvp I See You 🥳 This Is A Video Of One Of The Pieces I Performed 🤪 #scentsiblewords #makeascentsiblechoice #singalong #love #poetry
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