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Ghanaian Poet · Spoken-Word Performer

Kwadwo Awortey

Rooted in the past. Writing for a better tomorrow.

Words shaped by African heritage and spoken with the courage to move hearts, challenge minds, and bring people together.

10+ YearsWriting & Performing
National LeadersPresidential Audiences
Royal CourtsTraditional Leadership
Global PlatformsCulture Through Words

Poetry with memory, meaning and purpose.

Kwadwo Awortey is the professional name of Samuel Nyarko Junior, a Ghanaian poet, performer, creative leader, and talent coach whose work has been heard by presidents, kings, ambassadors, scholars, faith leaders, and communities.

His poetry explores Africa, identity, peace, love, faith, unity, women’s empowerment, and the shared experiences that connect us.

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Kwadwo Awortey performing poetry at a microphone

Platforms of influence and distinction.

Across his journey, Kwadwo Awortey has performed, appeared, or worked with respected media houses, public institutions, universities, professional organizations, and cultural platforms.

Luv 99.5 FM logoLuv 99.5 FM
Nhyira 104.5 FM logoNhyira 104.5 FM
Asante Kotoko S.C. logoAsante Kotoko S.C.
Ghana Armed Forces logoGhana Armed Forces
G-WAC logoG-WAC
Ghana EXIM Bank logoGhana EXIM Bank
Ghana Standards Authority logoGhana Standards Authority
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons logoGhana College of Physicians and Surgeons
KNUST logoKNUST
Kumasi Technical University logoKumasi Technical University
University of Cape Coast logoUniversity of Cape Coast
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research logoKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research
Academy of International Business logoAcademy of International Business
Clean Team Ghana logoClean Team Ghana
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation logoGhana Broadcasting Corporation
GHOne TV logoGHOne TV
Manhyia Palace logoManhyia Palace
Joy 99.7 FM logoJoy 99.7 FM

Words that speak beyond the page.

Heritage

Writing rooted in African memory, culture and the wisdom carried across generations.

Humanity

Poetry about love, peace, unity, faith and the realities that shape everyday life.

Transformation

Performances that invite audiences to reflect, question, reconnect and act.

Poetry is meant to be heard.

Experience the voice, rhythm and presence behind Kwadwo’s words.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Me Nsɛm No (My Words)

I Am Black

Bring the words home.

Poetry collections, books and merchandise are being prepared for release through this website and selected booksellers.

Coming Soon

New work is taking shape. Follow the journey and be among the first to know when the collection arrives.

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Bring powerful poetry to your next gathering.

Book Kwadwo Awortey for cultural celebrations, schools, conferences, faith gatherings, interviews, literary events, and creative collaborations.