Bring a poem you wrote or one you love. Sanyu hosts a gentle open circle where every reader gets the same attention, and the jacaranda does the rest.
Nakasero · Saturday 7 November 2026
Poetry Under the Jacaranda
An open circle for poems in Luganda, Swahili and English. Read one, or just listen.
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Hosted by Sanyu Namirembe, Sound artist & breathwork guide
Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash
The Intentionality Pledge
Every host answers these before a gathering is published, and is held to them afterwards.
Why it exists
Poetry nights in Kampala tend to become competitions. This one is a circle, not a stage.
The ritual
- Readers stay seated in the circle
- Snap fingers, do not clap, between poems
- Every language is welcome
The afterglow
On the ride home, you should feel Artistically Electric.
How the host measures success
First-time readers outnumber regulars.
The vibe
Four dimensions, set by the host and checked by our curators.
Intimacy65
Large gatheringSecret room
Energy55
Ambient, meditativeHigh-octane
Culture & heritage80
ContemporaryDeep roots
Gastronomy10
No food focusCulinary centrepiece
Your host
Sanyu Namirembe
Sound artist & breathwork guide
Exemplary (Pillar of Community)Sanyu builds slow listening rooms from field recordings, Kiganda harp and long silences. Her gatherings start quietly and stay that way.
Your vibe match
Adjust your vibe0%
When
Saturday 7 November 2026
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Where
The Jacaranda Courtyard
Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Two minutes from the Nakasero roundabout
Guests
35 at most
Admission
Free
Before you come
Arrive ten minutes early. Come as you are; the host will walk you through the ground rules at the start.
Reservations open soon.