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selbahjaspeaker@gmail.com
Hi, I'm Sam—a spoken word artist rooted in East London. Alongside my love for performing, I'm also an artist, a student, and a damn great host.
I've been a resident of the poetry world for 7 years and counting. I've created, critiqued, presented, facilitated, forecasted, and directed.
SAM ELBAHJA
Spoken Word Artist, Writer, Creative
The People's Pavilion
Trope
Authentic We
Painter's Stainers Award
When I'm not hosting events or drawing building elevations, I'm painting and creating unique soundscapes with poetry. My current project focuses on the Robin Hood Gardens estate in East London, highlighting the importance of social housing.
As a true East Ender, you could say I know a thing or two about living in the ends.
Oil painting and poetry soundscape, exhibition at the V&A Storehouse
After 7 years of writing, 2 years of editing, and countless late nights balancing my commitments… my proudest achievement is finally here.
Naked Pen — my self-published poetry anthology — is now available.
NAKED PEN.
NAKED PEN.
Organisation collaborations
Poet, 2022
Beyond the Box CIC
Equity Designer, 2024
MCP
Pavilion Lead, 2024
The University of Cambridge
Poet and Artist, 2024
Morris and Company
Assistant, 2023
V&A