Peggy Kere Osman

Peggy Kere Osman, writing under the pen name Selah, is a Ghanaian poet and author from Northern Ghana whose work explores the complexities of human relationships and emotions. Drawing from deep observation of the world around her, Peggy’s poetry offers a unique blend of cynicism and hope, delving into the coming-of-age experience with a keen sense of authenticity. Her collections, Portrait of a Blue Sun and Monarch Butterflies Over My Head reflect themes of love, grief, and growth, offering readers an introspective journey through life's most profound moments. Through relatable storytelling, Peggy invites readers to find solace in the rawness of her musings, making her a distinctive voice in contemporary Ghanaian poetry. She is currently a resident writer for a sci-fi Afrofuturism short story in the Wandering Imaginations project, a collaboration between Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 and Writers Project of Ghana.