Work in the World.
A selection of poems, performances and projects from across Ruth's creative practice.
Each piece has its own page — videos, readings and links live there.
The Art of Belonging
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Lagos“Sometimes belonging is not a place you return to, but a place that returns to you.”
2026I can.. or so I've been told.
TEDx Abuja“Some words have been like drops of water falling on a seed that desperately needed to be.”
2024A Heart of Glass
Debut Poetry Collection“This time, she decided to let silence kill the emptiness, instead of stabbing it to death with words.”
2023My Voice, My Space
Poetry and Emotional Literacy Programme2025The Ruth Isabella Peters Foundation
Literacy and cultural impact. Endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy of Nigeria.“When a child finds their voice, possibility follows.”
2024
Working Together
Talks & Keynotes
Spoken word and talks for stages, conferences and institutions.
Learning Rooms
Poetry and storytelling as tools for emotional literacy.
Commissions
Bespoke pieces for organisations, occasions and campaigns.
Readings & Performance
Readings and performance for public and private gatherings.
Curated Experiences
Curated literary and cultural experiences.
Partnerships
Work made in conversation with others.
