NVPC Exhibition: Ancestors, Answer Me!
2025-10-04 11:00 - 2026-12-31 18:00 UTC | In Person, e-Ananse Library, Cotouno St, Accra, Ghana
“We’re not so interested in poetry as pop-up culture. We are more interested in how it can disrupt and reimagine the way we understand ourselves,” reflects the curatorial bedrock behind Ancestors, Answer Me!, an exhibition of shortlisted works from the New Voices Poetry Contest 2025, presented in partnership with the Museum of African Poetry.
Featuring poems that move beyond the page, the exhibition reveals how African narratives through poetry expand the language of memory, history, and imagination, forming a living archive that testifies to the dialogue between ancestral inheritance and contemporary expression.
Community is central to this exhibition, which opens new pathways for recognition, accessibility, and dialogue. Hosted at e-Ananse Library, East Legon, the collaboration affirms the Museum’s mission to archive, amplify, and sustain African poetic heritage, ensuring that the voices of today become part of tomorrow’s literary memory.
Ancestors, Answer Me! is organized by the Museum of African Poetry in collaboration with the New Voices Poetry Contest and supported by e-Ananse Library.

4 NVPC Poets at Our Heritage through Music and Literature
2026-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 | In Person, e-Ananse Library, Cotouno St, Accra, Ghana
We are pleased to announce an upcoming cultural event in partnership with Creatives Project, e-Ananse and Bibliophiles Vibes, taking place on March 7. This special collaboration celebrates Ghanaian heritage through a dynamic fusion of music, literature, and live performance.
As an institution committed to showcasing contemporary literary voices, we are proud to present an Open Mic Experience centered on works from the New Voices Poetry Anthology, which we recently exhibited. This event brings these powerful texts to life through performance.
The evening will feature headline readings by The Native Son, Kyeremah, The Denoo Edinam, and Estella Apenuvor, who will perform selected pieces from the anthology.
Guests can expect a full day of cultural immersion, highlighting the richness and diversity of Ghanaian creative expression through spoken word, music, and community engagement.
We invite you to join us for this meaningful celebration of identity, artistry, and heritage.

Portrait of a Poet
2026-03-31 16:00 - 20:00
Here is a chance to be remembered and have your face archived for generations!
The Museum of African Poetry, with creative direction by Creatizine, is piloting Portrait of a Poet—a visual archive of the faces behind Ghana’s literary voice, with an extension to the continent later this year.
We want YOU, emerging and established poets, writers, and storytellers to be part of this living record of African creativity.
What to Expect:

Free artistic portrait photography
Your face archived alongside your works in the Museum’s archival system for generations
Optional short audio or video: share a poem, a line, or your thoughts on writing

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
Spaces are limited – sign up now for location details.
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