Poetry Beyond Borders: Part 5

1. ABOUT THE POET

NANCY NDEKE - Nairobi, KENYA

BIO. - Associate Editor, Liberated Voices

Nancy Ndeke, is a Poet of international acclaim and a reputable literary arts consultant. Her writings and her poetry is featured in several collections, anthologies and publications all over the globe. She has several published works, including poetry, short stories and Novels, among them:

- May the force be with you

- A bridge to a bridge through a bridge

She has several collaborations of poetry:

One with Renee Drummond-Brown of the USA titled: I once was lost but now am found.

With Dr. Gameli Torzlo of Glasgow University, titled “Mazungumzo ya Shairi", published in 2020 and registered with the Library of Congress, USA.

And a wordplay in a whirlpool, with the renowned poet and president of WILDFIRE PUBLICATION of USA, Susan Joyner-Stumpf.

Nancy loves to read as much as she loves to write. Traveling is a much-embraced hobby and so is time spent with family.

2. ABOUT THE POET

JYOTIRMAYA THAKUR

Jyotirmaya Thakur (retired Principal) is the author of more than thirty books with many waiting to be published.

Multi - genre award winning poet of many accolades from literary and humanitarian organisations.  She is an Indian living in the UK,  reviewer, translator, promoter of International poetry, social and environmental activist. She is the first Indian origin woman as Vice -President of the parliament of the World Union of Writers and Poets, Italy. She serves on various prestigious Committees as International Ambassador and chief advisor in many literary and humanitarian organisations. Her work has been published in many global anthologies, magazines, tabloids, digital news media, internationally and translated into many languages.

She is the first Indian poet to be published by RVAW Publications, UK and her poems are showcased by the Wolf International Poetry Exhibition group of UK. She is invited to prestigious Literary festivals as a special guest.

She has been featured as "A Woman of Essence " by Dotism Journal, Australia. "Woman of Excellence " and in the 'Gems' series by the World Pictorial Poetry forum, Daman. She has been featured in - 'The World Contemporary English Poets' anthology by Paschim Bangla English Academy. Jyotirmaya Thakur means different things to different people, for she is an embodiment of what is ideal, especially what is aspired by an accomplished personality.

She aims to harness the power of her pen championing to eradicate social issues of child abuse, mental health awareness and crimes against humanity.

A widely traveled person and in love with diverse cultures of the world and portrays their impressions in her art.