Huda the Goddess is an internationally recognised spoken-word poet, educator, and activist, renowned for her powerful improvised poetry. A proud Black Sudanese Muslim woman, she uses her artistry to challenge narratives, ignite conversation, and foster deep connections between audiences and writers.
With over a decade in the arts, Huda has made history and broken barriers. She won the Australian Poetry Slam in 2021 and became the first spoken word poet invited to the World Slam Poetry Championship in Belgium. Huda claimed the Queensland Poetry Slam title twice (2020, 2021). Her debut poetry collection, Introducing Me is published by Word Travels.
5.00pm, Sun 31 Aug | Australian Poetry Slam at Cairns City Library