‘I use poetry as vehicle for self-discovery’
Poet Umar Abubakar Sidi said poetry is a vehicle for the exploration of human anxieties and so he uses it for self-discovery. He said this at Caliphat
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Poet of the Week: Balogun Teniola
And Melancholy Made Us One I see the blood Forming a repulsive graffiti on the floors. I hear the gunshots Ringing in the air Producing a melancholic
11 Nigerian books to expect in 2020
It’s three days to the New Year and Bookshelf can’t wait to show bookworms what 2020 has in store. Here’s a small list. This year saw the relea
THE LAST GOOD BOOK I READ… Nneka Chima (Artist) Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Artist Nneka Chima said her last good read is Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Homegoing.’ “I have read a lot of great books but earlier this year this novel truly inspir
Ayamba LitCast to become data base for African writers
A literary website, Ayamba LitCast, is set to provide a data base for all African writers scheduled to officially open on December 31, 2019, Ayamba is