Gloria Tergat

Week 3 of The Artist’s Way brought us into a conversation many creatives quietly carry but rarely name: anger, shame, and criticism. Together, we unpacked how these feelings show up in creative practice - the inner voices that question the work, the pressure to appear confident, and the shame that can follow when things feel uncertain. Rather than avoiding them, we made space to acknowledge them honestly.

In a world that often moves too fast to pause, poetry slows us down. It remembers. It speaks truth to power, advocates for social causes, and offers catharsis to a burdened populace, often all at once. This duality is what gives Poetry Slam Africa its lasting power and impact.

Progress doesn’t always look loud or linear. Sometimes it looks like curiosity, so take a look at what opportunities could help you get your year started.