“Grant me chastity and self-control — but not yet.” — Saint Augustine, Confessions Tweet There are books that tell you what a man feels, and there are books that tell you what a man believes about himself when no one is looking. Poetry Has All My Pain belongs firmly to the latter. It is not simply […]
A welcome note for Bloom & Essence, Okunade Olamilekan’s debut solo exhibition, held at the British Council, Ikoyi, Lagos, on 22–23 November 2025. Extracts appeared in the exhibition catalogue’s “Soundbites” section. You’re welcome. Not just to an exhibition, but into a conversation… This debut solo exhibition by Okunade Olamilekan is one about who we are, […]
In a landmark celebration of creativity and spoken word, Poets in Nigeria (PIN) marked its 10th anniversary with a National Poetry Slam, drawing poets from across the nation and setting a new milestone for Nigeria’s growing performance poetry community. Over the years, PIN has championed the art of poetry by mentoring young writers and giving […]
Original poetry Men, not gods Poem by Vic’Adex · 2015 Men, Not gods – Vic’Adex I see men dangling Upon the pikesOf a sentence called lifeMan treating her like a despicable imprisonment And in prison good behaviour gets you paroledMaybe that’s why good people die early Too often we pray to a god to pay […]
A battle with unappreciated brilliance and a poet’s self-reflection on a great poem falling flat on stage. “If you want to evoke emotions and a response from people, give them something relatable.” — Dike Chukwumerije There is a particular kind of heartbreak that comes when a poet steps offstage after delivering what they know is […]
“The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.”— Leonardo da Vinci IntroductionAppeal to authority is one of the fallacies we were introduced to in philosophy. The concept is straightforward: instead of presenting a clear, logical argument with premises leading to a conclusion, someone simply makes a statement and expects us to accept it […]
One of the biggest challenges in professional development is balancing specialization with the need for continuous growth. While assigning tasks based on expertise enhances efficiency, it can also create unintended limitations for long-term development. The Case for Lifelong Learning and Generalist Skills “Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than master of […]
Technological advancements always force us to rethink what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. Each major breakthrough reshapes industries, displacing certain roles while creating new ones. With the rise of Generative AI (Gen AI), we are once again faced with a fundamental shift — one that challenges us to redefine […]
Creatives often pride themselves on being rule-breakers, wearing that badge with honour. The belief that true artistry flourishes in absolute freedom is widespread. Creativity is often mistaken for rebellion. Many believe that breaking the rules is a sign of originality. However, the real test of creativity is not what one can achieve in boundless liberty, […]