Penboy

Penboy is a talented spoken word poet from Cameroon, known for using his words to express his views on social and political issues, particularly the Anglophone crisis in his home country.

His real name is Taleabong Boris Alemnge and he started honing his skills as a spoken word poet in 2018 while studying law at the University of Buea. Penboy's poetry is not just about entertainment; he's also a voice for his generation, advocating for marginalized groups and promoting social change. He has written and performed for several events & institutions across Cameroon, released several digital poetry albums & singles, hosted several shows while acting as coordinator for the STAGE LIFE GROUP, an organization he cofounded with a vision to promote, foster & valorize oral literature in Africa. As a multi-award-winning poet, Penboy has received recognition for his work, including emerging winner of the World Bank Youth Act on Education Spoken Word Contest, Goethe Decouverte 2023, finalist and third-place winner of the National Artistic Competition hosted by the Conseil Nouveau Sommet Afrique France etc. Asides this, he is also a creativity coach, helping individuals and organizations nurture their artistic potential through trainings, workshops & private coaching.