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Randell Adjei
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Adjei in 2014, introducing Olivia Chow at a campaign event in the 2014 Toronto mayoral election.
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| Occupation | poet |
| Nationality | Ghanaian-Canadian |
| Years active | 2010s-present |
| Notable works | I Am Not My Struggles |
Randell Adjei is a talented Canadian poet. In April 2021, he made history. He became the very first Poet Laureate of Ontario. This is a special role for a poet in the Canadian province of Ontario.
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Who is Randell Adjei?
Randell Adjei is best known as a spoken word poet. This means he performs his poems out loud. His performances often include rhythm and passion. He published his first book, I Am Not My Struggles, in 2018.
His Journey to Poetry
Randell Adjei was born in Ghana. He later moved to Canada. He grew up in Scarborough, Ontario. This area is part of the big city of Toronto. His experiences growing up helped shape his poetry.
What is R.I.S.E.?
Randell Adjei is also a creative leader. He founded and directs an organization called R.I.S.E. This stands for "Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere." R.I.S.E. is an arts group. It helps young writers and musicians of colour. It acts as a "talent incubator." This means it helps new artists grow and develop their skills. R.I.S.E. focuses on artists in the Toronto area.
Poet Laureate of Ontario
Being named the Poet Laureate of Ontario is a big honor. It means Randell Adjei is recognized as an important voice. He represents poetry and art for the whole province. His role involves promoting literacy and the arts. He also creates new poems for special events.
Notable Performances
Randell Adjei has shared his spoken word poetry widely. In 2021, he performed a piece for a TV special. It was called FreeUp! The Emancipation Day Special. This show celebrated Emancipation Day. This day remembers the end of slavery.
