Flawless Odalo crowned 2023 East Africa Poetic Battle champion in Kisumu

Order-Low The Poet performs during the 2023 East AFrica Poetic Battle in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Mercedes who won the hearts of the audience with her fearless pieces advocating for peace, equality and good governance in Uganda came second as Kimani who reminded the audience of embracing their cultural heritage with beautiful Kikuyu eloquence.

The poets, 15 in number, lined up for the annual show is an impressive and diverse list of notable names around the East African poetry scene, each bringing unique individual style, strengths, and stature on board.

Dorothy Nyongo (left) awards Order_Low the Poet after she won the 2023 East AFrica Poetic Battle in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

To crown it all, Lupita's mother Dorothy Nyongo awarded Odalo as all poets celebrated together.

The poetic battle was organized by Talent Industry Limited and featured a spectrum of poets with diverse social and cultural backgrounds, sharing and enhancing our community's poetic canvas.

From left: Kisumu County CEC for Arts and Sports Beatrice Adongo, Wangui Kimani, Dorothy Nyongo, Order_Low the Poet, Mercedes Nyaruoth and Talent Industry Director Godfrey Kedogo .[Washington Onyango,Standard]

The director also added that through the creative use of poetry and performing arts, they have the opportunity to raise awareness, educate, and mobilize the East African population toward positive change.

Kisumu CEC for Sports Arts and Culture Beatrice Odongo during the 2023 East AFrica Poetic Battle in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Kisumu CEC for Sports Arts and Culture Beatrice Odongo said Art has proven to be a powerful agent of change, addressing socioeconomic and political issues both within our country and beyond East Africa.