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Kingsley Kojo Antwi | |
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| Born | July 23, 1990 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Occupation | Author, poet, filmmaker, fine art photographer |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Notable works | Bosiako: The Bloodbath |
| Notable awards | Inspirational Poet Award (Philippines, 2013) |
Kingsley Kojo Antwi (born 23 July 1990), also known by the artistic name Nana Antwi Bosiako, is a Ghanaian author, poet, filmmaker, and fine art photographer.[1][2] He is the co-founder and vice president of the Ghana Writers Awards.[3] In 2013, he won the Inspirational Poet Award at an international literary event in the Philippines.[4] In 2022, his fine art photography was exhibited at Imposters Art Gallery in Accra.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Antwi was born in Kumasi, Ghana. He attended Datus Junior High School at Bubiashie from 2003 to 2006.[6]
Career
[edit]Poetry and writing
[edit]Antwi published his debut poetry collection, Bosiako: The Bloodbath, in 2020. The work was reviewed in national media including Graphic Online, which described it as "a new contribution to Ghanaian poetry,"[1] and the Business & Financial Times, which highlighted its use of cultural and philosophical themes.[2] ModernGhana also covered the collection, calling it "a literary bloodbath."[7]
In 2013, Antwi received the Inspirational Poet Award at the International Poetry Festival in the Philippines.[4][8]
Ghana Writers Awards
[edit]Antwi is co-founder and vice president of the Ghana Writers Awards, a literary initiative established to promote Ghanaian and African writing. The awards have been covered by national media including ModernGhana and Graphic Online.[3][9]
Film and photography
[edit]In 2022, Antwi exhibited his photography collection She Made Me Do It at the Imposters Art Gallery in Accra.[5] His work has been described as exploring themes of identity and human experience.
Bibliography
[edit]- Bosiako: The Bloodbath (2020)
Awards
[edit]- Inspirational Poet Award, International Poetry Festival, Philippines (2013)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bosiako: The Bloodbath – a new masterpiece of Ghanaian poetry". Graphic Online. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Book Review: Bosiako: The Bloodbath". Business & Financial Times. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Ghana Writers Awards opens nomination for 2017 edition". ModernGhana. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Kojo Poet wins Inspirational Poet Award". GhanaWeb. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Imposters Art Gallery holds photo exhibition for Nana Antwi Bosiako". Citi Newsroom. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Datus International School". Datus International School. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "A Literary Bloodbath: Bosiako – The Bloodbath". ModernGhana. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Kojo Poet wins Inspirational Poet Award". NewsGhana. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Ghana Writers Awards extends submissions date". Graphic Online. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2025.