Poetry and “spoken word” although not so common in Ghana are gradually catching up with the youth. Whether or not this is going to be the next “hip life” of Ghana no one knows for sure. eha-la-kasa is however the new craze catching up with the Ghanaian literary communities. Although not formally named as such. eha-la-kasa is a term coined by young Ghanaian poets who share a very unique talent in such an area.

Eha in Ewe means song, la is a Ga term for sing and kasa is a word in Akan (the most commonly spoken dialect in Ghana) which means “speech” or “to speak”. Occasionally these poetry loving young individuals gather themselves wherever they may find themselves to enjoy their rare talents. eha-la-kasa is not open to only Ghanaians. On these meeting days people irrespective of their nationality or descent gather with their fellow poets to enjoy eha-la-kasa.

Some Ghanaian poets fascinated by the paintings on display at the Nubuke Foundation.The Nubuke (which means “the beginning of a new dawn” in ewe) Foundation in East Legon (click here for a map) is the usual meeting place for the explosion of such literary talents. Some sing, others dance, a few act and there also is more TALK.

Talking is really encouraged at the Talk Party so as to make the two hour informal programme lively and exciting. Thus this programme has been termed the Talk Party where lovers of art practice the  ?ha-la-kasa. At the Nubuke Foundation are galleries for African and Ghanaian art and painting to be displayed and admired. The foundation is based in Ghana, and is gently breaking into Ghanaian life. It aims to be synonymous with innovative thinking and cultural enlightenment. Each board member is unequivocally passionate about Ghana and its future. It seeks to encourage intellectual debate through books, talks, competitions, documentaries and exhibitions. The Foundation aims to be the first and the best in what it develops

With time it can be said that the love of art will catch up with us in Ghana, in no time.