George Adu Poku, popularly known as PenGod, has emerged as one of the leading voices in Ghana’s spoken word scene.
Widely regarded as one of the finest spoken word artists in the country, PenGod made history as the first spoken word artist to perform at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Industry Mixer, a significant milestone for the genre in Ghana’s mainstream music space.
Beyond his performances, PenGod is spearheading a bold campaign advocating for the full recognition of spoken word across Ghanaian media platforms.
He is calling on radio and television stations to intentionally include spoken word in their programming and playlists, rather than sidelining the genre.
During an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM with Doreen Avio, PenGod emphasised that “spoken word is the most radio and television-friendly genre of all the music genres, and by so doing, spoken word needs a segment of its own where it should be aired like the other music genres.”
He reiterated this position in another interview on Badwam on Adom TV with Sister Sandy.
During that discussion, he highlighted that the Grammy Awards has consistently recognised and nominated spoken word projects.
He, therefore, argued that the Telecel Ghana Music Awards should also consider introducing a dedicated category for spoken word music.
According to PenGod, spoken word possesses the lyrical depth, storytelling power, and cultural relevance capable of earning Ghana international recognition.
He confidently stated on both Hitz FM and Adom TV that if other Ghanaian music genres struggle to secure a Grammy win, spoken word could be the genre that brings the prestigious award home.
As the pioneer of this campaign, PenGod is calling on fellow spoken word artists to unite, join the conversation, and collectively push the genre forward.
His mission is not only about visibility but also about structural recognition within Ghana’s music industry.
In further defining the evolution of the art form, PenGod has coined the term “Afroword” a fusion of authentic African sounds with spoken word poetry.
Through Afroword, he seeks to create a distinctive identity that blends rhythm, culture, and powerful narration, positioning Ghanaian spoken word on the global stage.
With determination and vision, PenGod continues to fight for spoken word music to gain the respect, airplay, and institutional acknowledgement it deserves in Ghana and beyond.
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