Oroko is a not-for-profit independent internet radio station based in Accra, Ghana. We aim to connect, inspire and empower through conversation, collaboration and community.

Oroko Radio Poetry Residency
Oroko Radio Poetry Residency
Oroko Radio Poetry Residency

20 Mar 2025

ACCRA

NEWS

Oroko Radio Poetry Residency

By Oroko Radio

REVUE VIENDRA / OPEN CALL DEADLINE: APRIL 3RD, 2025 | 6 PM GMT | No late submissions will be accepted.

Now accepting applications for our first-ever Radio Poetry Residency!

We are seeking five poets whose verses, and process in itself, grapple with our collective struggles—from political upheaval and ecological crisis to community reconstruction and the complex territories of human consciousness. We encourage the experimental exploration of radio’s distinctive qualities as a medium.

The residency also offers an exciting opportunity for poets to engage in critical dialogue, nurture new perspectives, and most importantly, collaborate as a cohort to expand the boundaries of literary broadcasting freedom.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Please send submissions to: BLACKTANGERE@GMAIL.COM

1. A 300-400 word statement about yourself and creative practice. Be sure to include: * How your poetry engages with any of the proposed themes * Previous experience with collaborative or cohort-based projects (if any) * What you hope to explore during this residency

2. A 150-200 word statement describing your interest in radio as a medium for poetry

3. As attachments: 3-5 poems that best represent your work, and at least (1) of the poems MUST be an audio-recorded file.

Apply now. We look forward to hearing from you all!

REVUE VIENDRA