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Spoken word writer7/13/2023 "I guarantee there are going to be moments where you want to give up - where you don't think that you're good enough or your ideas are good enough - but you have to be resilient enough to keep going.There are going to be days when no one believes in your idea but you, but you have to have belief in what you can see and what you can be in yourself," says a young Anisa. ".when you stand up, you need to stand up for the truth.you need to stand up for something more than you."Įxperience the impactful power of language through a spoken word performance by Anisa Nanduala. "My soul hits me with an uppercut and my lips bleed all the words that I never had the courage to say." Some of Anisa's most influential poems see her confrontationally and powerfully explore concepts of identity, violence and worth.Īnisa has received a multitude of accolades, appeared at numerous high-profile events, and performed upon many prestigious stages including at the Sydney Opera house. Anisa's soulful and passionate performance style is incredibly moving. Her often controversial work explores the complexities of being a child of diaspora, history and the importance of philosophical questioning. Her poetry explores issues of race, feminism and politics - while employing her talent and wisdom to educate and engage people to have difficult and challenging conversations. Growing up in Australia, Anisa observed the vast distinctions between these two countries and the fundamental difference in living standards sparked her passion to use her voice to articulate her thoughts on social justice. She educates and engages people to have difficult and challenging conversations.Īnisa was born in Kampala, Uganda and later moved to Australia at the age of 8. After completing their summer arts program she continued on. If you want to get in touch, Im happy to connect. This art is all about your message, your story, and your ability as a poet and performer to make an audience feel it through your delivery. Spoken word poets from around the world are stepping forward in solidarity to choose to challenge.Īnisa Nandaula is a talented spoken word poet, play writer, educator and published author - and she has firm views on what it truly means to choose to challenge. She began writing spoken word and dabbling in dub poetry after connecting with Bcurrent Theatre. Its also why there is no right or wrong way to perform spoken word poetry. Poetic devices like onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance are ways to introduce a more rhythmic feel to the words you write. So, spoken word poetry seems a perfect medium to reinforce and amplify this year's International Women's Day #ChooseToChallenge theme. Spoken word poetry is written to be read aloud, so the way the poem itself sounds is just as important as the content of the written words. Spoken word is one of the most powerful forms of poetry because it passionately expresses the poet's deepest thoughts while simultaneously engaging and inspiring listeners. Spoken word poet, play writer, educator & published author born in Kampala, Uganda who now resides in Australia
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