Series: Think Like a Creative
Themed interviews with notable creatives about important topics. New topic every issue. In conversation with five creatives.
Jacqueline Suowari on Traversing the Barriers to Creative Success
Jacqueline Suowari’s love for art sprouted as early as age 5 and…
Henneh Kyereh Kwaku’s Poetic Approach to Addressing Africa’s Political and Cultural Woes
At the heart of contemporary Ghana’s literary community—representing Africa as a whole—is…
Ciku Kimani Mwaniki on the Unconventional Path of Self-Publishing
The adoption of self-publishing is on the rise. The era of independence…
Onyeka Nwelue Believes Africa is a Graveyard of Wasted Dreams
The Nigerian filmmaker, publisher, talk-show host, bookseller, author, serial founder, and contemporary…
This is How Samuel A. Adeyemi Uses Poetry to Reimagine Nihilism
We have strong literary voices coming out of Africa of late, especially…
Hafsat K Abdullahi on the role of the creative in cultural revolution
21-year-old Hafsat K. Abdullahi is a writer, award-winning spoken-word artiste, fashion designer,…
Poet and activist Hassana Maina on the importance of resilience in strengthening Black identity
Hassana Maina is a lawyer, poet, and advocate against sexual violence. As…
Bash Amuneni sees architecture as a tangible form of poetry
Bash Amuneni explores creativity in poetry and architecture. It's like a double…
Filmmaker Feyisayo Anjorin shares insights into the making of a creative professional
Feyisayo Anjorin is a well-rounded creative. Professionally trained as a broadcaster at…
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim speaks about his creative motivation as a multi-award-winning author
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim writes a weekly column entitled 'Line of Sight' for…
The importance of adversity: a conversation with Victor Daniel
If a group of men stand at random on a sidewalk, each…
Ope Adedeji finds home in uncertainty
Ope Adedeji's story, Women Who Bleed Colours, was shortlisted for the 2018…