Root – Muyiwa Adeola Babayomi
Root. I heard the voice of elation From the pharynx of oceans Spitting caution against the Invasion of hopping waters – Limestones curled on seashells Cowries and tunics signposting A long archive of a redolent history A foot at the doorstep of nostalgia – There is a place over the horizon Brimming with light and
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Six ways to evolve -Ifeanyi, Bernard.
Ifeanyi Bernard is an award-winning spoken word poet, teacher, rapper, musician and chemical engineer.Ifeanyi Bernard, the poet of many roses has graced many stages and poetry festivals with his unique spoken word performances rich in rhythm and rhymes. He is the founder of OworoPoets, a poetry community in Oworonsoki, Lagos. In 2015, he won BB
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Rise from the ashes – Timothy Olayinka.
From embers’ womb, the phoenix claims its throne,To tribal drums, it finds its sacred tone. Each feather whispers secrets of the past,In dawn’s embrace, it’s poetry, not known. With every rise, it’s like a tale retold,Of shadows conquered, and the light that’s grown. In Africa’s embrace, it finds its pulse,Beneath the stars, it’s nature’s masterpiece
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GUCCI CROSS – FRAGILE DOKUBO
Fragile Dokubo is an artist who has contributed to the creative arts, particularly in the realm of poetry. A piece titled “Gucci Cross” written by Fragile Dokubo and spoken by Fav Nz is available on YouTube, indicating that Dokubo’s work has been performed and appreciated by others1. Fragile Dokubo is a poet whose work resonates
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Oludasa – Performing at the De9ja Spirit Talent hunt.
Oludasa is a talented individual with a passion for spoken word and rap. Hailing from Mushin, a neighbourhood in Lagos, Nigeria, he has made a name for himself as a rapper and spoken word artist. After releasing his first official rap single titled “The Coming” in 2019, Oludasa has continued to captivate audiences with his
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Stichomythia – Kate Apaflo Awuku- Darko
Stichomythia – Leave our daughters to glow – No, we must chop off the lips of their honeypots – That is going to cause them an excruciating pain and leave them in smithereens – That will keep them safe from the snare of philandering – These pure lilies will grow to hate this offensive approach
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12 years later – Bunmi Africa
Bunmi Africa is a creative force in the literary world, known for their work as a writer and performance poet. With a strong presence on social media, particularly Twitter, Bunmi Africa engages with a wide audience, sharing insights, personal updates, and interacting with the community. Their Twitter profile @bunmiafrica highlights their identity as a writer
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COOCOO – SLAVE SHIP -78th Psalmist.
David Odiase, known by the moniker “The 78th Psalmist,” is a storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist who tells conscious African stories through poetry, performance, film, docu-poetry, and experimental art forms. His poetry films have made official selections at international film festivals such as the African International Film Festival held in Nigeria, Zebra Poetry Festival, in Germany,
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To the girl in the English class – Hafvy.
Hafsat Abdullahi, also known as Hafvy, is a creative powerhouse in the Nigerian arts scene. She commands a presence with her fierce and beautiful audacity, representing the journey of many creatives navigating through life’s phases. Hafvy has become a beacon of light in the creative industry, raising the bar as a force of truth and
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