A Conversation with Sammy Sage Hassan and creatives in dialoguePoetry is not merely written language. It is language becoming mirror, blade, fire, song, and memory.In this profound exchange, questions about poetry, creativity, legacy, mentorship, funding, and the Nigerian spoken word movement unfold into a wider meditation on art itself. Poetry as MetaphorOne of the most […]
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By Dr. Munirat Antoinette Lecky (Anto Lecky) Dr. Munirat Antoinette Lecky, Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Governor on Tourism and the Creative Economy, delivered a lecture highlighting the critical role creatives play in shaping national identity, strengthening tourism, and contributing to economic growth.Speaking to an audience of writers and cultural practitioners at Naija
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By Lanre Sonde Poetry is the craft of arranging words in ways that evoke meaning, stir emotions, and paint vivid images. For many poets, the creative process often feels solitary. We write alone, reflect alone, and sometimes wonder why our voices remain unheard. Collaboration changes this dynamic. It expands poetry beyond the page, offering new
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by 2wyth Gbedupoet Who Is A Poet?A Poet is someone who expresses himself in a figurative manner. He/she uses the mastery of figures of speech to express himself and both a Page Poet and Spoken Word Poet are true poets because they do the same thing in a different style.Imagine this:A Page Poet is an
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by Eunice E. OMONZEJIE, PhDVisiting Professor, Dept. of Modern European Languages, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria11 May, 2024 Introduction: Creative Writing as a Cultural Transmission ToolLiterature reflects the socio-cultural conditions of society and must be passed down through creative writing. Understanding literature and its appreciation helps develop writing skills in prose, poetry, or drama. Literary
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