POETRY BOOTH is back but this time, it’s a live stream! We are celebrating National Poetry day and the theme is ‘Vision’ - come get involved... follow the link in the bio to our website for more details. #nationalpoetryday #poetry #livestream #spokenword #poetryboothsessions

👀We’ve taken a look at the massive contribution the arts and culture sector makes to the UK economy, commissioning 3 new research pieces from the clever folks at Cebr and Metro Dynamics. Get the full story here: artscouncil.org.uk/news/faster-re… #HereForCulture

Portraits of poets for POETIC IMPACT

In the clip below, I'm reading 'The Bunker', a poem taken from 'Grenade Genie', a full collection that's available from Fly on the Wall Press in both digital & print formats. Thx to POETIC IMPACT for inviting me to read - there'll be one more clip released tomorrow youtube.com/watch?v=u_tdgs…

#NationalLottery Project Grants is open! New to the fund? Read the new guidance👀buff.ly/2OzR5VW What's changed? We're focusing on supporting more individuals, to complement the investment made through government's #CultureRecoveryFund buff.ly/338aKEF

Steve McQueen’s third #SmallAxe film #RedWhiteAndBlue stars Book Reader as hopeful police trailblazer Leroy Logan MBE – trying to build bridges from swamp to distant shore, writes Gary Younge ☞ buff.ly/3nTOnKk

We worked on this video this week and was excited to find out about Leroy Logan’s story showing on BBC 1 apart of the Small Axe TV series. 💪🏾👏🏾🥳

CASTING CALL! Looking for 4 actors for Ojà (The market), a play by OSOM ,which will be a part of the Young, Gifted & Black Festival this autumn at Theatre Peckham Apply here: bit.ly/3y4r5ab

Exciting to see the auditions received so far! We’ve decided to extend the deadline for a tad bit longer till 18/8/21 and looking forward to receiving more 😊

Still open for auditions till tomorrow 🥳

OJÀ (The Market) By John Akinde (OSOM) Directed by Monaé Robinson 30 Sep – 2 Oct, 7.30pm Peppered with Afrobeat Rhythms, OJÁ journeys through the lives of a migrant couple as they struggle to find their feet in their new found land. bit.ly/YGB21_OJA #YGB21🖤

Come watch my debut play, OJA from 30Sept to 2 October. Share & support the ting 👌🏾

We're thrilled to be kicking off #YGB21 with OJÀ (The Market) By John Akinde (OSOM) Directed by Monaé Robinson 30 Sep – 2 Oct, 7.30pm Peppered with Afrobeat Rhythms, OJÁ journeys through the neuanced challenges faced by a migrant couple. bit.ly/YGB21_OJA🖤

You wouldn’t want to MISS this! OJÀ - showing at Theatre Peckham 30th Sep, 1st Oct & 2nd Oct! theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/oja/ get your tickets NOW!

The vibes is real! Book your tickets now!

Yooo mans got a play on this Thursday till Saturday. black theatre for demmm Theatre Peckham Produced by POETIC IMPACT Book your tickets to see this play full of heritage, truth & laughter. ticket link:theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/oja/

Showing tomorrow at Theatre Peckham so book your tickets NOW!!! ➡️⬇️ theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/oja/

Happy Nigerian Independence Day!!! A massive thank you our actors and creatives. One more day to go! A couple tickets left for tomorrow! #nigerianindependence #ojatheplay #ojaparttwo #theatrepeckham

A chat with the writer and director!