StAnza 26. On Sat 14 Mar 2026, I’ll be in conversation with the brilliant Anthony Joseph for Bards & Blether — sharing readings and reflections on craft, influence, music, myth, and the messy, beautiful work of making poems. 14:30–15:30 | Byre Auditorium,

Kick off February with poetry. I’m delighted to be reading alongside Tsitsi Jaji, Ladan Osman, and Len Verwey for the SHP / Hudson Valley Writers Center New Generation African Poets reading — live on Zoom. Sunday 1 February 2026
2:00–3:30 PM (ET)
Free / pay what you can (registration required)

I am truly honoured to be recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans 2025. I’m proud to share this recognition alongside exceptional and prominent leaders whose work continues to shape and inspire our continent and the world. My sincere congratulations to all those recognised.

Huge News! The New Carthaginians has been selected as one of the Best Poetry Books of 2025 and I’m incredibly honoured that it has also been shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize 2025. I’m grateful for two wonderful reviews of the book by John Field and Shannon Clinton-Copeland.

Truly honoured to be shortlisted for the 2025 T. S. Eliot Prize. Thank you to the judges, the Foundation, my agent Aparna, and Penguin for their support. Readings: Sun 18 Jan 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall — tickets via Southbank Centre. Remembering Chris Holifield with deep gratitude.

I’ll be at The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, for two sessions of poetry and myth-making: Sat 22 Nov: Beyond the Page an ekphrastic workshop sparked by Basquiat’s visual fire. Sun 23 Nov: Re-imagining the Hero’s Journey with @lukekennard readings and conversation on myth, identity, and reinvention.