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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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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 …

Interviews
Olayinka Stephen Aragbada is Fascinated by Frozen Moments
Nigerian visual artist Olayinka Stephen Aragbada opens up about his creative journey, inspirations, …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 (…

Features
Emmanuel Egwemi, the Art Enthusiast Curating the Human Condition
Emmanuel Egwemi is a dynamic storyteller and versatile professional with a background in t…

News
Onyeka Nwelue Believes Africa is a Graveyard of Wasted Dreams
The Nigerian filmmaker, publisher, talk-show host, bookseller, author, serial founder, and contempor…

News
Yahuza Abdulkadir reads Dead Men on The Poetry Experience
In this episode of The Poetry Experience, Yahuza Abdulkadir reads “Dead Men“, published …

News
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…

News
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 …

News
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 …

News
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

News
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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …
