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Flower City Poetry Festival
Excited to share that in addition to Amanda's performance at the Flower City Poetry Festival, she'll also be bringing, The Poet Speaks Workshop, to Writers & Books on Saturday, June 13th from 3–5 PM EST! 📍 Writers & Books -- Rochester, NY 🗓 Saturday, June 13, 2026 ⏰ 3–5 PM 🎟 $25 Registration Scan the QR code on the flyer for full details + registration information.
Amanda Eke
May 211 min read
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3rd Annual Flower City Poetry Festival
Excited to announce that Amanda will be performing at the 3rd Annual Flower City Poetry Festival this June presented by Writers & Books and the Highland Park Conservancy in Rochester, New York!
Catch her Thursday, June 11th at the Highland Bowl for a beautiful weekend of poetry, storytelling, music, and community.
Highland Bowl — Rochester, NY
June 10–12 | 6–8:30 PM
Pay What You Can
Amanda Eke
May 121 min read
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B I D L A at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris
Honored to announce that Amanda's directorial debut film, B I D L A, has been selected for a special screening at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris as part of an international symposium on Transatlantic Rap Cultures and the Black Diaspora..
Amanda Eke
Feb 21 min read
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YMCA of Central New York
Join Amanda this Friday, Jan 23rd at 7 PM EST at the YMCA of Central New York!
She'll be sharing a preview screening of the upcoming season of The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke and will have a talk afterwards!
Amanda Eke
Jan 201 min read
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Zuma International Film Festival
We are pleased to announce that Amanda's documentary, Growing Pains with Amanda Eke, has received a selection at the Zuma International Film Festival in Nigeria!
Amanda Eke
Nov 17, 20251 min read
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The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke is coming to The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville!
The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke is coming to The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville!
Amanda Eke
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Matilda Joslyn Gage Center Live!
We’re bringing The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke to the historic Matilda Joslyn Gage Center!
Join Amanda for a special screening + live conversation
Oct 30 | 6:30PM ET
Screening + Conversation (Hybrid: In person & Online)
Come be part of the dialogue!
Amanda Eke
Oct 15, 20251 min read
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Marrakech International Storytelling Festival
She was honored to be one of the 100 storytellers invited from around the world for the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and TH
Amanda Eke
Feb 14, 20251 min read
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International Marrakech Storytelling Festival
Amanda is deeply honored to be invited by Storytellers Union for Cultural Innovation and Art of Storytelling to participate in the prestigio
Amanda Eke
Jan 6, 20251 min read
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The True Leaders Magazine's 50 Pillars of Influence and Power Award
Amanda is honored to be nominated for The True Leaders Magazine's 50 Pillars of Influence and Power Award!
Amanda Eke
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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The Poet Speaks Poetry Workshop!
In collaboration with Poets House, Amanda will be hosting her globally touring The Poet Speaks Poetry workshop!
Amanda Eke
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Poet's House Screening Success!
The first screening of Amanda's new TV show, The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke, was a success!
Held in New York City at Poet's House!
Amanda Eke
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Poets House in New York City
Poets House in New York City will be hosting a two-episode screening and a Director's Q&A for Amanda's new TV show, "The Poet Speaks with Am
Amanda Eke
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Amanda Announces New TV Show! - The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke on Heritage
Amanda is thrilled to announce the launch of her new TV show, The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke, on Heritage Broadcasting, the newest streamin
Amanda Eke
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Rivers International Film Festival 2024
Amanda's docuseries, "Growing Pains with Amanda Eke," has won its FIRST film festival selection!
The Rivers International Film Festival tak
Amanda Eke
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Toronto's Widescreen Film and Music Festival - BIDLA
Amanda's directorial debut film, BIDLA, has been selected for Toronto's Widescreen Film and Music Festival!
Festival Dates: Nov 7-10, 2024
Amanda Eke
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Vallejo Art Walk’s Bay Area Cinema
Amanda's directorial debut film, BIDLA, will be screening at Vallejo Art Walk’s Bay Area Cinema Friday, July 12th 7PM- 9 PM!
Amanda Eke
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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BIDLA Bay Area Cinema Showcase
Amanda's directorial debut, BIDLA , has been selected for the Bay Area Cinema Showcase!
Amanda Eke
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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San Antonio Genimi Ink - The Poet Speaks
In collaboration with San Antonio, Texas's storied literary organization, Gemini Ink, Amanda's globally touring workshop, The Poet Speaks, i
Amanda Eke
May 1, 20241 min read
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World Poetry Day with Amanda Eke
Join Amanda and several other poets globally on World Poetry Day for an amazing event on Instagram Live!
Check your timezone and join on Su
Amanda Eke
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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