Joshua Idehen - Stay Cool, Learn to Swim || Spoken Word Poetry ||

Our 15 Nov 2024 showcase at the Scottish Storytelling Centre was a special partnership event with Bad Betty Press! It featured Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa, Joshua Idehen, Jemima Foxtrot, and Akshay Sreeja. It was hosted by Mark Gallie with music from Jack Hinks.

A wonderful manifesto for life from Joshua Idehen!

Joshua Idehen is a British-Nigerian poet, spoken word artist, and musician known for his evocative and thought-provoking work. With a unique blend of rhythm, lyricism, and social commentary, he explores themes of identity, race, and the human experience. Idehen's powerful performances have captivated audiences across the UK and beyond, while his collaborations with acclaimed musicians like The Comet Is Coming and Sons of Kemet have brought his words to an even wider audience. Whether on stage or in the studio, Joshua Idehen's work resonates with a raw honesty and emotional depth that leaves a lasting impact. Songbook is a collection of his spoken word pieces.

Learn more about Joshua's work via https://www.instagram.com/joshuaidehen/

This poem is featured in Joshua's collection 'Songbook' (Bad Betty Press, 2024). Order it here: https://badbettypress.com/product/songbook-collected-works-joshua-idehen/

This showcase was made possible by funding through Creative Scotland and the National Lottery.

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