This is the final episode of this edition of the FreeVerse Poetry Reading Series. To cap it all off, we have the honor of featuring the inspirational, astounding Su’eddie Vershima Agema. He will be reading his poem, ‘Mother’ to seal this edition.

Sarah Ghazal Ali reads two of her poems, “Theophanies” and “Cicatrix” in this exciting new episode to kickstart the month of May.

In this episode, Kampala-based poet/writer, Ema Babikwa, reads three poems, “Having lunch with you”, “The internet” and “Lot’s wife III”.

Award-winning poet, editor and journalist, Megan Ross, reads her poem, “Drinking memory” in this episode.

In this episode, Igbo-born poet, JK Anowe reads his poem “A musical malady”

In this episode, Ghanaian-American poet, Kwame Opoku-Duku reads his poem, “Divine hours”

In this episode, Muhammed Olowonjoyin reads his poem “Sanctuary with the burning self”

In this episode, Inimfon Inyang, a medical student cum writer reads two of his poems: “Anti-gerascophobic lessons” and “No cash no garri”.

In this episode, we have award-winning author and activist, Khalisa Rae reading four beautiful poems: “Pressing dandelions in my journal”, “Homegoing celebration”, “Morning glory” and “Mahalia sings to freedom”.

In this episode, we will listen to South African poet of Indian descent, Shiksha Dheda give an audio rendition of three captivating poems of hers: “The tragedy of touch”, “Why am I, mother” and “Under lock and Key”.