{"id":124493,"date":"2023-11-27T19:54:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/11\/27\/apiorkor-begins-the-matriarchs-verse-experience-2023-with-poetivism-walk\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T19:54:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:54:44","slug":"apiorkor-begins-the-matriarchs-verse-experience-2023-with-poetivism-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/11\/27\/apiorkor-begins-the-matriarchs-verse-experience-2023-with-poetivism-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Apiorkor begins &#8216;The Matriarch&#8217;s Verse Experience 2023&#8217; with poetivism walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Renowned Ghanaian poet Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey popular known as Apiorkor kicked off\u00a0 \u201cThe Matriarch\u2019s Verse Experience 2023\u201d with an inspiring poetivism walk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The walk commenced on Monday, November 27, 2023, from the 37 Military Teaching Hospital and concluded at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-994327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apiorkor-new-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This symbolic journey marked the beginning of a transformative four-day event that celebrates the power of poetry to transcend cultural and societal norms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-995209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apiorkor-w-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"480\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe Matriarch\u2019s Verse Experience\u201d is more than just a performance; it\u2019s a movement that challenges the status quo and embraces the diversity of human experience. Apiorkor, a visionary poet and media practitioner, has crafted a narrative that resonates with universal truths, inviting audiences to embark on a poetic odyssey that delves into the complexities of identity, history, heritage, and societal structures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-994326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apiorkor-new-3-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Beyond the mesmerising performances at an Open Mic night and a grand Poetry concert, the event features workshops and panels that provide a deeper understanding of the creative process and explore the intersection of poetry, art, and societal change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Apiorkor\u2019s influence extends far beyond the stage. Her work, often described as \u201cVerse Journalism,\u201d has carved a path that inspires a new generation to break free from creative constraints and push the boundaries of traditional poetry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-994328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apiorkor-new-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe Matriarch\u2019s Verse Experience\u201d is a manifestation of Apiorkor\u2019s transformative power and her commitment to using poetry as a tool for social change.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-995208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apiorkor-w-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The event promises to be an unforgettable journey into the depths of human expression and a celebration of the transformative power of words.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-994325 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-11-24-at-10.04.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"620\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The four-day event, which began today, will continue on Tuesday at the National Theatre, Wednesday at the British Council Accra, and end on Thursday with a mega concert at 6 pm at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-995210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apiorkor-w.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"1120\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Ticket Information:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>NB! 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