David Otieno, AKA Slim Shaka, is a performance poet and a storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya, whose work focuses on the history of the global conflicts of the 21st century. He is the reigning Poetry Slam Africa Champion (65th) and represented Kenya at the World Poetry Slam in Brazil in October 2023. He has written and performed six poetry productions. The most recent, Of a Dying Breed,incorporated sound design, puppetry, spoken word, music, and contemporary dance in exploring the quest of modern youth finding their place in history, with a focus on the political history of Congo.
