The Poetry Project

Natachi Mez

In this close-up portrait, Natachi Mez rests her hand on the side of her face.
© Natachi Mez

Natachi Mez is a Nigerian, Igbo American spoken word poet, emcee, and teaching artist from the Sacramento area in California who celebrates joy, community, rhythm, and introspection in her work. Natachi is a two time finalist at CUPSI, an international college poetry slam, and has featured at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Oberlin College, as well as at venues in Accra, Copenhagen, and Istanbul. Natachi creates dynamic, interactive experiences that deepen audience engagement and celebrate community voice, making fluid the boundaries between featured artists and audience members. Natachi is a lover of plantains, is always down to hop into a dance circle, and is a business program manager focused on career development, intercultural awareness, diversity, and design.