Nick Makoha
Nick Makoha is a Ugandan poet and playwright based in London. His debut collection, Kingdom of Gravity, was shortlisted for the Felix Dennis Prize and was one of the Guardian’s Best Books of the Year. His poems have appeared in The New York Times, the Poetry Review, Poetry Wales, Wasafiri, Boston Review, and Callaloo. He is the founder of Obsidian Foundation, winner of the 2021 Ivan Juritz Prize and the Poetry London Prize. His new collection, The New Carthaginians, is inspired by the artistic techniques of Basquiat.
Upcoming Events
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - March 2025
We're back at The Tabernacle in March with another fantastic line-up of speakers! Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling.
The Tabernacle, W11
The Tabernacle, W11
Featuring Talks By:
Katherine Rundell
Animals
Nick Makoha
The New Carthaginians
Suzanne O’Sullivan
The Age of Diagnosis
Jonathan Sumption
The Challenges of Democracy
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - March 2025
We're back at The Tabernacle in March with another fantastic line-up of speakers! Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling.
The Tabernacle, W11