Month: July 2022
Zakiyyah Dzukogi reads The Middle Of June, 1780 on The Poetry Experience
In this episode of The Poetry Experience, Zakiyyah Dzukogi reads two of her poems: "The Middle Of June, 1780", published in Kahalari…
Charity Ekezie uses satirical storytelling to tackle unhealthy stereotypes about Africa
Over the past few months, Charity Ekezie has built a large social media followership for herself by creating satirical videos…
Literary curator Uchenna Emelife on the importance of creative freedom in writing
In 2020 Uchenna Emelife enlisted Rodiyah Omotoyosi Mikail, his art-lover friend and fellow student from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, to…
Iyebiye Adeitan brings conceptual style to film poster design
Nigerian film poster designer and illustrator Iyebiye Adeitan constantly explores opportunities to improve his craft. He has been nominated for…
Professor Kithaka wa Mberia – African literature from the perspective of a Kenyan literary scholar
Imagine the first taste of cold water at the end of a sweltering hot day. Perfectly satisfying. That is exactly…
Creativity beyond geography: A conversation with Sa’id Sa’ad
Sa’id Sa’ad is a Nigerian storyteller, poet and spoken word artist from Maiduguri. He is the 2018 Peace Panel Short…
Julius Agbaje — Humor and metaphor as tools for advocacy in art
Three things bring validation to an artist: emotional reassurance, when you see someone have an emotional connection to your art,…
Faith Gbadero — Art as an exploration of faith, identity, and objective self-expression
Nigerian artist Faith Gbadero represents a new breed of young artists of African descent using their canvas to explore realities,…
Ali Mamman Lawan reads My First Son is Pain on The Poetry Experience podcast
In this episode of The Poetry Experience Podcast, Ali Mamman Lawan reads two of his poems: My First Son is…
