Meet the Poets 

Joshua Chisambo is a poet and playwright whose work blends honesty, humour and vulnerability. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, he began writing poetry in 2024, nurtured by the creative community in his church. Recently, Josh was selected for the BBC’s Words First Poetry Competition, marking a significant step in his journey.

Talie is a Neurodiverse, Leeds based poet who lends her voice to share stories of the beautifully complexed black woman.

Shakquille is a spoken word artist and co-author of the audiobook ‘Which Way the Words Grow’. A powerful live performer, workshop facilitator, and project leader, he has worked with organisations including Apples and Snakes, I Am Loud, Sofar Sounds and many more.

David Okodeh is a 17-year-old poet, actor, and writer from Greater Manchester. His work explores identity and youth, with his Pan-Africanism poems featured at the Imperial War Museum. A winner of 'The Poetry Place' slam at 16, he has published work in the British Library and has been commissioned by the BBC and the National Trust. He has performed at the National Theatre and directed his own short film.

Suli Breaks is a London-based poet, storyteller and creative writer known for his impactful work in the realms of education, entrepreneurship, and creative storytelling. With a solid online presence and a career that gained broader appeal after his viral video "Why I Hate School but Love Education" garnered 10 million views in 2012, Suli has established himself as a sought-after speaker, performer and writer