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Growing Up Different in Kenya as a South Sudanese Refugee | Poet K2

In this powerful episode of REDTABLEPODCAST, we sit down with Poet K2 , a narrative poet, storyteller, refugee, and youth advocate whose life journey is marked by resilience, pain, and purpose. Poet K2 opens up about growing up in a refugee camp, navigating life in Kenya as a South Sudanese refugee, and facing racism and discrimination because of his dark melanin. Being described as “the only brown South Sudanese in Kenya so far,” he shares how identity, skin color, and belonging shaped his worldview from a young age. Beyond the struggles, this conversation dives into how poetry became his voice, his form of healing, and a tool for advocacy. Through words, Poet K2 learned how to tell his story, stand up for himself, and speak for many young people who feel unseen, unheard, or marginalized. We also explore his journey beyond art including his entrepreneurial side. Poet K2 is the founder of BAI, an Airbnb business built from the same resilience that shaped his creative path. He talks about building something of his own, creating opportunity, and redefining what success looks like as a refugee and creative in Kenya. This episode is about identity, racism, resilience, creativity, and hope a reminder that your past does not define your limits, and your voice can become your power. 🎤 Guest: Poet K2 📲 Follow Poet K2: Instagram / X / TikTok: ‪@Poet_K2‬ 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations on REDTABLEPODCAST