Kelsey Ogbewe

Kelsey Ogbewe is a poet, essayist, and artist with an affinity for creative storytelling. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, born to Nigerian and Haitian parents, Kelsey began writing and performing in 2012. He has been a regular Open Mic performer at Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C, a speaker for local school assemblies, & a guest artist for the Baltimore-based nonprofit Speak Life Tour. Kelsey aims to produce honest art that explores Black personhood, justice, relationships, education, & spirituality while promoting self-discovery & creative freedom. In his own words, he's a writer who "finds my voice in rap, nurtures it with jazz, and offers it as poetry." Ultimately, Kelsey hopes his poems, essays, & other creative ventures express the same sincerity Malcolm X spoke of: "I want to be remembered as someone who was sincere. Even if I made mistakes, they were made in sincerity." You can find Kelsey's prose, poetry, & performances on Medium, Youtube, & other online platforms.