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Join award-winning poet Titilope Sonuga and powerhouse vocalist Riwo, for an intimate evening of poetry and song.

Bringing her critically acclaimed album Sis to life on stage, this special performance honours sisterhood as a sacred and expansive bond. Through stirring verse and soulful melodies, the evening weaves together stories of identity, friendship, grief, and redemption, creating space for reflection, connection, and healing.

TITILOPE SONUGA
Titilope Sonuga is a poet, playwright, and performer. Her poetry concert, Open, has shown to sold-out audiences worldwide. She has published three poetry collections and released three spoken word albums including Sis, a celebration of sisterhood.

Sonuga has scripted campaigns for Google, UN Women, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and more. Her plays include Sankofa, a libretto reimagining Igor Stravinski's L'histoire du Soldat, which premiered in Toronto in 2024 and was nominated for a Dora Award for Outstanding New Opera. She made history as the first poet to perform at a Nigerian presidential inauguration and served as the 9th Poet Laureate of the City of Edmonton where she currently resides.

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Nigerian-born singer/songwriter Riwo is known for her soulful vocal compositions and dynamic arrangements. Since moving to Canada in 2015, she’s collaborated with artists like Titilope Sonuga, Callie Day, Arlo Maverick, and K-riz. As the lead vocalist of Edmonton-based Afrofusion band Melafrique, she blends neo-soul, R&B, and Afro-jazz to craft a sound uniquely her own. Her music invites healing and connection, creating a sense of homecoming for audiences. Her 2022 single “Don’t Let Go” gained thousands of streams within weeks, and her debut album Grown Child, released in January 2024.

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Join award-winning poet Titilope Sonuga and powerhouse vocalist Riwo, for an intimate evening of poetry and song. Bringing her critically acclaimed album Sis to life on stage, this special performance honours sisterhood as a sacred and expansive bond. Through stirring verse and soulful melodies, the evening weaves together stories of identity, friendship, grief, and redemption, creating space for reflection, connection, and healing. TITILOPE SONUGA Titilope Sonuga is a poet, playwright, and performer. Her poetry concert, Open, has shown to sold-out audiences worldwide. She has published three poetry collections and released three spoken word albums including Sis, a celebration of sisterhood. Sonuga has scripted campaigns for Google, UN Women, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and more. Her plays include Sankofa, a libretto reimagining Igor Stravinski's L'histoire du Soldat, which premiered in Toronto in 2024 and was nominated for a Dora Award for Outstanding New Opera. She made history as the first poet to perform at a Nigerian presidential inauguration and served as the 9th Poet Laureate of the City of Edmonton where she currently resides. RIWO Nigerian-born singer/songwriter Riwo is known for her soulful vocal compositions and dynamic arrangements. Since moving to Canada in 2015, she’s collaborated with artists like Titilope Sonuga, Callie Day, Arlo Maverick, and K-riz. As the lead vocalist of Edmonton-based Afrofusion band Melafrique, she blends neo-soul, R&B, and Afro-jazz to craft a sound uniquely her own. Her music invites healing and connection, creating a sense of homecoming for audiences. Her 2022 single “Don’t Let Go” gained thousands of streams within weeks, and her debut album Grown Child, released in January 2024. <a>{{ mainCTALabel }} GET TICKETS</a> <ul> <li> {{ item.perf_dt|formatDate }} {{ item.perf_time }} <a>Select</a> <a>Select</a> </li> </ul> <a>View Production Info{{ mainCTALabel }}</a>

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