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Haneefah Abdulrahman
Writer / Contributor

Haneefah Abdulrahman

Haneefah Abdulrahman is a Writer, an editor, an Interviewer, an arts administrator , a Spoken Poetry Artist and a Podcaster. She is an Editorial Assistant at The Moveee and the Editor-in-chief of Literature Voices (LITVO). Her works have appeared in Nigerian Review, The Witsprouts Project, Arts MuseFair, and elsewhere. She is a 2021 fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency, Oyo State, a Pioneer Fellow of Imodoye Writers Residency, Kwara State and she was a Columnist at DailyTrust Newspaper. She is the Author of Shades of Becoming (a collection of short stories). She is the 2021 Winner of The Arewa Rising Literary Star. She has edited and curated books including anthologies.

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Breaking the Frame: The Quiet Philosophy of Kamal Obat
Interviews

Breaking the Frame: The Quiet Philosophy of Kamal Obat

In the quiet intersections of logic and longing, Kamal Obat has carved a visual language that moves …
13 March 2026
Olayinka Stephen Aragbada is Fascinated by Frozen Moments
Interviews

Olayinka Stephen Aragbada is Fascinated by Frozen Moments

Nigerian visual artist Olayinka Stephen Aragbada opens up about his creative journey, inspirations, …
16 October 2025
Every Moment Becomes a Canvas With Ebuka Pascal Agudiegwu
Interviews

Every Moment Becomes a Canvas With Ebuka Pascal Agudiegwu

Imagine a world where art isn’t just a visual experience but a reflection of life itself. For Ebuka …
22 September 2025
Iman Mohammed on the Comfort of Style and the Style of Comfort
Features

Iman Mohammed on the Comfort of Style and the Style of Comfort

In this edition of The Lane, we step into the world of Iman Mohammed—a fashion icon, runway star, an…
7 September 2025
Spoken Word Artist Elraj on Identity and the Creative Space
Features

Spoken Word Artist Elraj on Identity and the Creative Space

In this episode of The Lane, spoken word artist Elraj talks about his artistic journey and shares pe…
29 August 2025
Alfa Abdulkadir is Making Art from the Inward Gaze
Features

Alfa Abdulkadir is Making Art from the Inward Gaze

Alfa Abdulkadir‘s work is steadily leaving an imprint on the Nigerian art and design landscape…
14 July 2025
Abduljaleel Sodangi on Building Bridges Between Art and Life
Features

Abduljaleel Sodangi on Building Bridges Between Art and Life

Abduljaleel Sodangi’s path as an architect and artist is deeply rooted in self-reflection and …
19 June 2025
Bella Mfon’s Artistic Journey Gives Colour to Courage and Quiet Hope
Features

Bella Mfon’s Artistic Journey Gives Colour to Courage and Quiet Hope

Bella Mfon’s paintings are like doors to different but connected worlds. In this conversation …
11 June 2025
Painting Outside the Lines: Mr Waduud’s Quest for Social Change
Features

Painting Outside the Lines: Mr Waduud’s Quest for Social Change

With a brushstroke of defiance and a palette of passion, Nigerian visual artist Abdulwadud Afolabi (…
18 August 2024
Emmanuel Egwemi, the Art Enthusiast Curating the Human Condition
Features

Emmanuel Egwemi, the Art Enthusiast Curating the Human Condition

Emmanuel Egwemi is a dynamic storyteller and versatile professional with a background in t…
20 June 2024
Onyeka Nwelue Believes Africa is a Graveyard of Wasted Dreams
News

Onyeka Nwelue Believes Africa is a Graveyard of Wasted Dreams

The Nigerian filmmaker, publisher, talk-show host, bookseller, author, serial founder, and contempor…
29 August 2022
Yahuza Abdulkadir reads Dead Men on The Poetry Experience
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Yahuza Abdulkadir reads Dead Men on The Poetry Experience

In this episode of The Poetry Experience, Yahuza Abdulkadir reads “Dead Men“, published …
16 July 2022
Zakiyyah Dzukogi reads The Middle Of June, 1780 on The Poetry Experience
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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…
9 July 2022
Ali Mamman Lawan reads My First Son is Pain on The Poetry Experience podcast
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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 …
2 July 2022
Naseeba Babale reads How I Wear my Accent on The Poetry Experience Podcast
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Naseeba Babale reads How I Wear my Accent on The Poetry Experience Podcast

In this episode of The Poetry Experience Podcast, Naseeba Babale reads two of her poems: How I Wear …
25 June 2022
How do we define poetry? Introducing The Poetry Experience Podcast
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How do we define poetry? Introducing The Poetry Experience Podcast

Every day, we ask questions about what poetry is. We tend to get a wide range of answers, informed b…
25 June 2022
Hafsat K Abdullahi on the role of the creative in cultural revolution
News

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, an…
17 June 2022
Fisayo Soyombo hunts after the truth even in the face of death
News

Fisayo Soyombo hunts after the truth even in the face of death

In April 2022, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reported that Fisayo Soyombo emerged as…
10 June 2022
Why is Loveth Liberty making poetry that sounds “homemade”?
News

Why is Loveth Liberty making poetry that sounds “homemade”?

Loveth Liberty is carefree and full of life. She is talented and grounded. A 3-time poetry slam…
7 June 2022
Poet and activist Hassana Maina on the importance of resilience in strengthening Black identity
Features

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 invit…
26 May 2022
Bash Amuneni sees architecture as a tangible form of poetry
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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 blessi…
14 May 2022
Photographer Blaq Sleek wants to help people gain confidence in their looks, a portrait at a time
News

Photographer Blaq Sleek wants to help people gain confidence in their looks, a portrait at a time

Gideon N Gabriel, mostly known as Blaq Sleek, is a portrait photographer from Zaria, Nigeria. His ph…
1 May 2022
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim speaks about his creative motivation as a multi-award-winning author
News

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 DailyTrust New…
18 April 2022
Meet Yusuf Ambursa, the poet building a community of emerging young creatives in Northern Nigeria
Features

Meet Yusuf Ambursa, the poet building a community of emerging young creatives in Northern Nigeria

We spoke with Yusuf Ambursa, the founder of Caliphate Arts and Literary Hub, one of Northern Nigeria…
2 April 2022
woman in gray shirt and blue denim shorts sitting on ground
News

How a storyteller seeks achievement in writing: a conversation with Aliyu Jalal

Aliyu Jalal is a storyteller, poet, journalist and copy editor. He also writes critical essays on va…
21 March 2022
Fountain pen and a notebook
News

“Writing kept me from insanity.” Haruna Adinoyi on the challenges of writing wrongs

You know, the saying about writers being righters is indeed true. Haruna Adinoyi Yusuf is a living e…
14 March 2022
How Naseeba Babale juggles a full-time medical career with a solid poetry portfolio
News

How Naseeba Babale juggles a full-time medical career with a solid poetry portfolio

Naseeba Babale is a poet, literary administrator, and medical laboratory scientist with the Departme…
10 March 2022
crumpled blanket in dark room at sunset
News

Haruna Adinoyi reads baritone voice and other poems on The Poetry Experience Podcast

Haruna Adinoyi Yusuf is a prolific writer who writes a lot about anything and everything, ranging fr…
24 February 2022
Martins Deep reads Tell Grief  on The Poetry Experience Podcast
News

Martins Deep reads Tell Grief on The Poetry Experience Podcast

Martins Deep is a poet and photographer/artist. His works have appeared, or are forthcoming, in Lolw…
22 February 2022
Martins Deep finds purpose in confessional poetry and visual arts
News

Martins Deep finds purpose in confessional poetry and visual arts

While the majority of boys his age were mindlessly flying paper kites and choosing ‘sets’ for their …
18 February 2022