Owen "Blakka" Ellis: Jamaican word artist in Toronto

Blakka performs his poem "Gateman" in Jamaican (with subtitles). Includes interview. Video by Lars Hinrichs

[@PoeticKai]

I remember seeing this performance for the first time at the monthly event of the Poetry Society of Jamaica and I absolutely loved it! He is such a great performer. If anyone knows of where I can purchase Mr Ellis' books please inbox me with the details. Thanks!

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

This man is talented!
Thank you!

[@unak78]

Love it.

[@mccalldj666]

Wonderful Blakka. as usual.

[@lionman0123]

haha, this guy came to our class like 2 weeks ago, hes a friend of one of our student teachers ^^ rlllyy awsome!

[@777PROFESSOR]

this is brilliant

[@JusLivinAXA]

He speaks like Chris Eubank! Great poem mi JA family!