Sami Rhymes is an Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Poet and Author from London, UK who works internationally.

Sami had her first poem published at the age of 9 in a young writers anthology. She released her debut collection 20 Something in 2020 and has contributed poems to several publications including It Will Be: The Black Experience and the Words By anthology.

From the playground to groundbreaking stages, Sami has performed and headlined at a number of public and private events & festivals in London, nationally and abroad in Malaysia and Europe. She has also won International Slams in New Zealand, Abu Dhabi and locally in the UK.

She has featured on a number of local radio stations including BBC Radio London. Sami has also appeared on ITV News London S1:E3 of the BAFTA winning Sky Arts commissioned TV show Life & Rhymes and Islam Channel to name a few. 

2022 saw Sami pick up “Best Female Spoken Word Poet” and also marked the release of her Debut EP Triple Threat .  She has added to her catalogue since and her next audio project set for release is  “Silent Battles” .

Sami uses rhyme as a means of release and therapy and through her spoken word inspires audiences to speak up and take action. Her poetry touches on everything from identity to communities and places, relationships, mental health, injustices and day to day experiences. 

Sami has taken her rhymes to adverts, new spaces, new cities and continues to grow as a creative.  She also facilitates workshops, presents talks and takes on commissions for bespoke requests.