Moremi Review, Jakky Bankong-Obi host International Women’s Day poetry reading
To mark International Women’s Day 2025, Moremi Review is bringing together an exciting lineup of poets from across Africa for a special virtual reading celebrating women’s voices and literary excellence.
The event, taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm (UTC+1) via Google Meet, will be hosted by acclaimed Nigerian poet Jakky Bankong-Obi. She will be joined by Special Guest Akosua Zimba Afiriye-Hwedie, alongside seven other outstanding poets:
- Tawiah Mensah (Ghana)
- Mariam Hassan (Tanzania)
- Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi (Nigeria)
- Naomi Nduta Waweru (Kenya)
- Fatihah Quadri Eniola (Nigeria)
- Tahnia Barrie (Sierra Leone)
- James-Ibe Chinaza (Nigeria)
With a diverse mix of voices, styles, and perspectives, it promises to be an evening of powerful storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and lyrical brilliance.
The event is free and open to all poetry lovers. To attend, register at moremireview.weebly.com.
