Memorable Events
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2015 BURT AWARD FOR AFRICAN LITERATURE (KENYA)
Although I knew the story of my novella, Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre, was good, I wasn’t...
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International Poetry Workshop at Poets’ House, 1993
Sponsored by Poets House directors—Janice Fitzpatrick and James Simmons—I attended the...
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National Operatic & Dramatic Association of London, 1991
In 1991, NODA (National Operatic & Dramatic Association) of England arranged for me to visit...
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XX Internacional De Poesia De Medellin, 2010
I attended and participated at the XX International Poetry Festival in Medellin, Colombia, from...
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XXVII Biennale Internationale De Poesie 2012
I was invited to attend the 27th International Biennial of Poetry that took place in the Congress...
Top Awards
Year 2015
Burt Award (KENYA) for African Literature
Year 2006
Changamoto Arts Fund award.
Year 2002
Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry.
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About Okemwa
Christopher Okemwa is a poet, actor, dancer, playwright, story-teller, short-story and children’s writer. He has won several awards in poetry. Learn More.