In Conversation with VanVan: Poetry, Purpose and Power
In Conversation with VanVan: Poetry, Purpose and Power
For Africa in Focus, we speak with spoken-word poet Vanessa Chisakula, also known as VanVan. She discusses the Zambian poetry scene, navigating the arts and culture industry as a Black African Woman, and how she uses her words to present pro-African narratives. Follow her on Instagram here, for more of her work and insight.
Written and produced by: Lisa Insansa Woods – a journalist, writer, poet and documentary filmmaker with a degree in BA Journalism. She is passionate about feminist, anti-classist and environmentalist struggles. Check out more of her writing here
Header Image: courtesy Vanessa Chisakula