An Unusual Prize in Stockholm (For Kylian Mbappe) – Gimba Kakanda
Rich, timely, poignant. Gimba Kakanda Wrote: “I have been in Stockholm, caught between two starkly contrasting moments—celebrations of the Nobel laureates and the weight of a rape allegation against my dear ‘cousin’, Mbappe, after his…
Drummers in a Storm and other Poems
IN ANOTHER WORLD Rasaq Malik In another world I want to be a father without passing through the eternal insanity of mourning my children, without experiencing the ritual of watching my children return home as bodies folded like a prayer mat,…
Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, Elevating South Korean Voices
The world is not enough, poetry is. South Korean author, Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, marking a historic victory for South Korea’s literary world. Kang who is renowned for her masterful exploration of trauma, identity,…
Letter to Africa – A Spoken Word by Lemmy O
Dear Africa, The land of my birth, where the rivers sing from my ancestors mouth, And the skies paint dreams with hues only you can claim— Let me speak to you, as a son speaks to a mother, Let me say what sits heavy in my other, For in your soil…
The Journey of Words: How Fortune Omosola Inspires Through Poetry
“Those who travel with books will arrive quicker and make better choices.” – Benedict. R This quote encapsulates the magic of reading—how words can carry us faster to enlightenment, and how knowledge can guide us towards better…
Hollywood Strikes are Widening the Gap of Creative Employment
Is creativity gradually losing its steam in Hollywood? Hollywood’s once-booming creative industry has taken a significant hit following the strikes by writers and actors that began in May 2023. The strikes, which lasted for several months, marked…
Rapid Thoughts – G.Carlin
I want to live it backwards ‐— I want to live my next life backwards. You know, you start out dead, you get this out of the way. You wake up in a nursing home, but you’re feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy. You…
Exclusive Interview: Palmwine Sounds Unveiled—Music, Life, and the Art of Keeping the World Guessing
Palmwine Sounds, a poet and instrumentalist, remains an enigma in the creative world with eight published books to his name. He is known for his deep connection to music, an obsession with Fela Kuti’s sound, and a unique take on poetry that…
Life and Death: The Palmwine Poetry that Mirrors Existence
“Life and Death” by Palmwine Sounds featuring Daniel Enebe is more than just a collection of poetry; it’s an artistic manifesto that digs into the contradictions of human existence. The raw emotion, bold commentary, and existential…
Love, Betrayal, and Strength in Chioma Onyekaba’s Wives are for Rainy Days, Side Chicks are for Best Days – A Review
Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba’s “Wives are for Rainy Days, Side Chicks are for Best Days” offers a profound exploration of the complexities of marital relationships, tackling the heavy themes of infidelity, emotional trauma, and self-worth. This…