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In conversation

Vanessa Kisuule in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi

‘The spoken word poem takes the shape of its context, from performance to performance, each night is different and you feel different each time you read aloud.’
6th November, 2024
'If you are in and of the world, it is impossible to not constantly be shifting and adjusting to all the new information you're hearing and the new experiences you're encountering that humble you.'
Vanessa Kisuule

Vanessa Kisuule

Vanessa Kisuule is a writer, poet and performer.

Gabriel Gbadamosi

Gabriel Gbadamosi

Gabriel Gbadamosi is a poet, playwright, essayist and critic.

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