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 […]
A Match Made in Hell: Ade Love’s Set in 1970s A review of Pariolodo and KJ’s spoken word production by Adesoyin Aderanti When I moved to Abuja, I was excited to step into the vibrant poetry community. Yet, I barely did; each event left me feeling like I couldn’t truly belong. But Pari Olodo’s events […]
The blank page can be poetry’s greatest enemy. Many aspiring poets find themselves paralyzed by infinite possibilities, unsure where to begin or how to transform the swirling thoughts and emotions in their minds into coherent, meaningful verse. After completing 365 days of daily poetry writing and working with countless emerging poets, I’ve learned that the […]
The difference between a forgettable meeting and a transformative creative workshop lies not in the activities you choose or the materials you provide, but in your understanding of how creativity actually works and your ability to create the conditions where it can flourish. After facilitating dozens of creative workshops across diverse industries—from corporate innovation sessions […]
Submitted poem After the Fire Poem by Gideon Adeyeye — 2025 There are things fire cannot destroy. I know because I have lost things I thought would survive me. Plans Friendships. Money Certainty People. Versions of myself I once believed were permanent. Some burned slowly. Some disappeared in one afternoon. Some left smoke in rooms […]
