Roi Kwabena

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Roi Ankhkara Kwabena

Dr. Roi Ankhkara Kwabena (born 1956, Trinidad) is a cultural anthropologist, who has worked with all age ranges in Europe, Africa, Latin-America and the Caribbean for over 30 years.

In commemoration of UN’s International Literacy Year 1990 he was "Writer In Residence" at the Trinidad's Public Library. Roi was also appointed the sixth Poet Laureate for the Birmingham, England (2001-2002). He has hosted numerous readings by writers and actively promoted literature development for over 30 years internationally.

His poetry has been commissioned for diverse purposes. He has lectured and performed at many schools, universities, cultural and social venues. In the mid-1990s he served as a Senator in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.

Roi's affirmative advocacy has ensured his suitability for a variety of specialist projects addressing wide ranging issues such as functional and Cultural literacy, therapeutic harvesting of Memories by elders and young people (including cross generational dialogue) Anti-Racism, Community Cohesion, Social Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, redefining the Heritages of Indigenous peoples plus confidence building for convicted prisoners, excluded and traumatized students, Refugees, etc.

Dr Kwabena is renowned for using critical analysis to examine the historical roots of racism and to assess the direct relevance this has on present society.