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 inspiration1.
Her journey as a poet began at a young age, even before she was fully aware of the conventions, styles, or genres of writing. Hafvy’s first encounters with poetry were through her elder sister’s textbooks, which sparked a fascination that led her to write and perform her own poems. Her first piece that materialized into a poem was titled “Mama,” a runaway poem expressing her feelings during a tumultuous teenage phase1.
Art, for Hafvy, is life itself. She sees art in everything, from nature to the deliberate combination of tastes in food, beautiful structures, the aesthetics of poetry, mechanics, and even a good handwriting. Her definition of art encompasses the graceful movements of a dancer and the polished beauty of a well-spoken accent1.
Hafvy’s story is one of perseverance and passion, as she continues to inspire and stir positive change through her art. Her words hit deep, reflecting a perfect blend of art meeting purpose1.