Gamblers — Ahmad Efebeli

Read “Gamblers” by Ahmad Efebeli, first published in Citizen on 23 May 1994; an archival poem on gambling.

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The drunkard’s life — Ahmad Efebeli

Read “The drunkard’s life” by Ahmad Efebeli, first published in Citizen on 23 May 1994; an archival poem on addiction.

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The night soil man — Mukhtar S. Wakeel

Read “The night soil man” by Mukhtar S. Wakeel, first published in Citizen on 23 May 1994; an archival poem on labour & dignity.

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Idler — Mukhtar S. Wakeel

Read “Idler” by Mukhtar S. Wakeel, first published in Citizen on 23 May 1994; an archival poem on work, idleness and self-reform.

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Shaver — Umar Alkali (Riyala)

Read “Shaver” by Umar Alkali (Riyala), first published in Citizen on 23 May 1994; an archival poem on violence, suffering and vengeance.

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Real — Mohammed Alh. Nanu Potiskum

Read “Real” by Mohammed Alh. Nanu Potiskum, first published in Citizen on 20 Sep 1993; an archival poem on love, desire and moral judgment.

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Friends — Danladi Garba Tal

Read “Friends” by Danladi Garba Tal, first published in Citizen on 20 Sep 1993; an archival poem on friendship, secrecy and romantic loyalty.

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Disappointment of love — Abdulmalik Mohammed Shaba

Read “Disappointment of love” by Abdulmalik Mohammed Shaba, first published in Citizen on 20 Sep 1993; an archival poem on love, heartbreak and disappointment.

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Paulina — Alhassan

The archive Paulina Poem by Alhassan · 1993 You are my only loveFor only you I loveYou are the only one I loveOnly you is my love Alhassan EDITOR’S NOTE Originally published in Citizen on 20 Sep 1993, p. 35. This diplomatic transcription preserves the wording and lineation visible in the archived page. View the […]

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My angel (For A’isha) — Abba Ibrahim

The archive My angel (For A’isha) Poem by Abba Ibrahim · 1993 To you A'isha my angelMy fair precious of endless lovePrincess of my real life fantasyYou symbolise the epitome of womanhoodGlamorous, gorgeous, gracefulInstant like a gazelleOh, how I adore your lovely stemExquisite is the elegance of your formYour dazzling eyes speak volumes to meYou […]

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