10 feb 2024

The inaugural heat of the Rise & Riot Poetry Slam was magic. Seventeen poets graced the stage, passionately raising their voices to advocate for free expression, challenge realities, and share their deepest feelings through the art of spoken word poetry. Following three intense rounds of captivating performances, Overdose emerged as the first champion of Rise & Riot, with Zeefa and Monica Jackson securing the positions of first and second runners-up respectively. View the highlights of the night here.