Henneh Kyereh Kwaku
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| Born | Gonasua |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Henneh Kwaku Kyereh |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Coast |
| Occupation | Poet, Educator, Health Communication Specialist |
Henneh Kyereh Kwaku also known as Henneh Kwaku Kyereh, is a Ghanaian poet, educator, and health communication specialist. He was born in Gonasua and raised in Drobo in the Jaman Municipality of the Bono Region of Ghana. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Chapman University, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health with a Disease Control emphasis from the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana, and a Master’s degree in Health Education from the University of Cape Coast. Kwaku is also a Certified Health Education Specialist, accredited by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
He is the author of Revolution of the Scavengers (African Poetry Book Fund / Akashic Books). His poems have appeared in reputable publications, including Poetry Magazine, World Literature Today, Poets.org, and Lolwe. Other notable works include Fissure, a manuscript currently represented by an agent.
Career
Kwaku is the host and producer of The Art and Health Show on Chapman Radio and the founder of The Church of Poetry Podcast on X (Twitter) Spaces. He has served as an editor and communications coordinator for various journals, including Tab Journal and the Contemporary Ghanaian Writers' Series. Additionally, he was an Assistant Editor for Olongo Africa and Ghana Writes.
Honors and Awards
Kwaku’s achievements include:
- J. Howard and Barbara M.J. Wood Prize (2024)
- Carolyn Moore Writing Residency (2025)
- Samira Bawumia Literary Prize for Nonfiction (2022) and Poetry (2020)
- Outstanding Graduate Student Nominee, Chapman University (2024)
- Library of Africa and the African Diaspora WAW Residency (2022)
- President's Independence Day Awards, Ghana (2012)
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