Creative Spills presents Poetry Slam Africa — live showcases, school slams, intimate 100-seat nights, and the Poetry Slam Africa Festival. Jan 28–31, 2027, Nairobi.
Three preliminary rounds to qualify — then four days that define the champion. Every seat counts.
9 poets. Top 3 advance to the Grand Slam.
9 poets compete for a Grand Slam spot. Top 3 advance.
The final door to the Grand Slam. 9–12 poets, top 3 advance. No second chances after this. Come ready, or watch someone else take your spot.
Four days. One champion. The continent on one stage.
The season opens. Stories, legacies, and the voices that built Poetry Slam Africa. A night for the community that made this possible.
The national schools champion is crowned — then the evening belongs to music. Future voices earn their spot on the biggest stage of their lives.
Expand your craft with Africa's best voices. Morning workshops, afternoon panels, evening regional showcase. For the poets who want to go deeper.
All prelim finalists. One stage. One champion. The show that defines what's coming next for African spoken word. Do not miss this.
Tip directly to the poet. No middleman. No cut (except payment fees).
The fastest way to say "this show changed me."