Peju Abuchi

Peju Abuchi steps onto every stage with the intention of helping people transform how they live, love and lead. Leveraging the power of poetry to empower people, Peju is one of the most beloved poets, speakers and writers today, spreading potent messages about race, equality, empowerment and confidence. When hired as a keynote speaker, Peju speaks from her heart, bringing words to life and energises her audiences with her positivity.

Equipped with an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the SOAS University of London, Peju has mastered the art of using poetry to educate people about serious, sensitive topics. Peju has often been invited to prominent stages to address issues such as bullying, racial equality, leadership, and so on. She has been featured on Channels TV, BBC Radio, and has also spoken at the Solaris Global Leadership Programme about increasing visibility for under-represented women.

In 2024, Peju published “The Poetic Odyssey of Proclamations”. The book is a compilation of ways in which people can centre joy, hope and kindness in their lives, with the intention that Peju can help people choose positivity in the way they speak to themselves and those around them. Her book is a guide on how to move past negativity and chaos that is so easily spewing in our world. Just as eloquent a speaker as a writer, Peju was invited to perform her acclaimed “I am More Than My Scars” poem at The Samaritans’ 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

Passionate about female empowerment, Peju was also an official delegate at the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Annual Conference in 2023. A seasoned speaker, Peju uses her expertise as an educator and coach to help people improve their communication, conversation and connection skills. Now available to hire as a speaker, Peju Abuchi is guaranteed to make your audience feel empowered through her poetry and words of wisdom. Enquire about how you can hire Peju Abuchi today!