Travels From Queensland
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Embracing Diversity: Insights from a Rich Cultural Heritage
Anisa, drawing from her Ugandan and Australian heritage, can also deliver extended keynotes about her lived experiences and topics she is highly knowledgeable about, such as racism, inclusion, diversity, women in the arts, and multiculturalism.
Read lessTransforming Conferences: The Art of Spontaneous Poetic Keynotes
Anisa specializes in delivering captivating keynote speeches that transcend the ordinary. With a keen ear and an agile mind, she crafts spontaneous poetic masterpieces that encapsulate the essence of entire conferences or events. Her ability to distil complex narratives into powerful and impactful poetry leaves audiences captivated, enlightened, and inspired, making her the perfect choice to elevate your next gathering to unforgettable heights.
Read lessWorkshops
Join nationally renowned poet and author Anisa Nandaula for a spoken word workshop where you'll learn skills and techniques to improve your spoken-word performance.
Suitable for any skill level, this workshop focuses on writing, editing and performance. You are invited to interrogate your own story and use this inspiration to create new works to be shared via social media.
Read lessAnisa Nandaula
Award-Winning Comic, Poet, and Educator, Sharing Unique Cultural Perspectives
Anisa Nandaula is a nationally renowned Ugandan Australian comic, poet, and educator whose distinctive voice and compelling storytelling never fails to captivate audiences. Anisa’s journey began with spoken word, where she quickly made her mark by winning the 2016 Queensland Poetry Slam and securing a runner-up position in the Australian Poetry Slam Championships. In 2020, she transitioned to comedy, where she could be seen bringing a fresh, intelligent perspective that has since resonated with millions.
Anisa’s work explores themes ranging from racism and relationships to religion and class, and has amassed over 50 million views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, earning her a devoted following of more than 400,000. Her performances are a lively fusion of the political and the personal, providing audiences with insightful social commentary along with relatable humour. Anisa possesses an unmatched ability to engage her audience, whether she’s discussing the complexities of Australian society or reflecting on universal human experiences.
Anisa is available for a variety of engagements, bringing her expertise to keynote speeches, workshops, comedy spots, and MC roles. Her keynotes are particularly noteworthy, combining her spontaneous poetic genius with insightful commentary on topics such as diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. In her workshops, Anisa invites participants to explore and enhance their spoken word skills, providing guidance on writing, editing, and performance, made suitable for all ability levels.
Anisa has performed on countless major platforms, including Channel Ten, SBS, ABC, and the Sydney Opera House. Her unique blend of humour, insight, and talent never fails to enchant and inspire audiences.