Orange Poetry presents · Instagram Live
In Conversations
The journey, the craft, and the contributions that shape a meaningful life and career in poetry.
A conversation series that looks beyond the performance to the people, choices and work behind it. We speak with poets and cultural voices about their creative journeys, what sustains their practice, and what they are building for the wider poetry community.
Join us on Instagram ↗@orangepoetry.africa
The first conversation
What does it take to build a meaningful life and career in poetry?
We begin with Bash Amuneni: his journey, his work and his contribution to the poetry community. Hosted by Tobi Abiodun, this conversation makes space for the experiences and decisions that an audience does not always see on stage.
Meet the voices
In conversation with
A poet, architect and cultural curator whose work bridges continents and disciplines. Bash served as Poet-in-Residence at Portsmouth FC in 2025. He is Director of Programs of the Abuja Literary Society and Nigerian Ambassador to the World Poetry Slam Organisation.
Host MC
A Benin City-born storyteller and poet working across poetry, performance, music and film. Known for his use of pidgin in performance, Tobi is also the founder of BEFORE THE SILENCE, a virtual poetry workshop.
Special performance
1st Runner-Up, USE-A-VERSE Challenge.
Emmanuel joins the first edition of Beyond the Stage with a special performance.
How to join
Visit @orangepoetry.africa on Sunday, 8 November at 7 PM WAT and open the live broadcast when it starts. Follow the account for updates and bring your questions for the conversation.
Open Orange Poetry on Instagram ↗No. This edition takes place online on Instagram Live.
West Africa Time is UTC+1. The broadcast begins at 7 PM in Nigeria, or 6 PM UTC, on 8 November 2026.
A replay has not been announced. Follow Orange Poetry on Instagram for updates.
