POETRY

Uchechi Kalu

Uchechi Kalu is a multidisciplinary artist, poet and business coach for creative women. She combines the power of branding, digital strategy and coaching to help creative women become more confident and grow their businesses. She has been mentioned in Forbes, Linkedin, and TEDx. She writes about how to become a more confident and resilient creative at uchechikalu.com

FLOWERS BLOOMING AGAINST A BRUISED GRAY SKY

This first collection of poetry from Nigerian born poet Uchechi Kalu contains the fire and immediacy of a true witness for justice. Whether she is speaking outrage to Shell Oil in her native Nigeria, or to the personal pain of a brother lost — Uchechi’s powerful voice emerges with a rare clarity and grace.

“Strong as an African orchid.” – Ruth Forman