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 was encouraged by her family and Zaria’s artsy…
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 a celebrated creative writer whose works question his…
Ciku Kimani Mwaniki on the Unconventional Path of Self-Publishing
The adoption of self-publishing is on the rise. The era of independence from institutionalised publishing houses is very much upon…
Onyeka Nwelue Believes Africa is a Graveyard of Wasted Dreams
The Nigerian filmmaker, publisher, talk-show host, bookseller, author, serial founder, and contemporary African literary heavyweight Onyeka Nwelue shares his thoughts…
This is How Samuel A. Adeyemi Uses Poetry to Reimagine Nihilism
We have strong literary voices coming out of Africa of late, especially with the help of the internet, which has…
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, and model who is a member of Hill-Top…
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 a poet, she has been invited as a…
Bash Amuneni sees architecture as a tangible form of poetry
Bash Amuneni explores creativity in poetry and architecture. It's like a double dose of blessing. He sees poetry in architecture…
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 Damelin College and as a filmmaker at AFDA,…
