Poetry – Viva Naija

Which way, Nigeria?

Ariyike — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 18:45:29 +0000

I was born into the light of day with a breath of life so precious they pinched me to scream. The scars still here not as deep as what I have been brought into; a world that disrespects me a world that has no regard for the life I represent I was born, joyfully, painfully; […]

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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A Review by Amelia Brown

Guest Contributor — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:00:31 +0000

“…there is a sense of joy and playfulness to the whole production” When Teacher tells a young Baba Segi that “two women at home are better than ten in a bush”, Baba Segi knows what he has to do. Now, Baba Segi is a wealthy man with four wives and seven children by his first […]

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I am Woman

Wordsmithf — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:31:43 +0000

I am velvet and steel I am longing and desire made real I am passion passion burning bright Inspiration setting ablaze the night I am the story that reads resilience Tales of courage overcoming mountains of resistance Mine is the yoniverse, bearing and nurturing life to the full “Fragile” is not my name, Unbroken I am […]

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Oya Chronicles: In Conversation with My Mother by Funmi Iyanda – Abimbola Onimole

A. L. Onimole — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:45:52 +0000

So did you die? Funmi Iyanda’s “In Conversation with My Mother” started with these words. From that moment, I was transfixed. I entered a world serene, anguished and intimate; beautifully so actually. Funmi Iyanda’s dialogue with her mother played to the unique display of the artist Gbolahan Ayoola’s “The Blue Woman”. The evening also included […]

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There was a time

Wordsmithf — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:55:33 +0000

There was a time When for the sake of your smile the ocean would not have withstood me When I would have run a gauntlet just to be by your side When my thoughts were centered only around you and yours When I counted your pleasure as my own There was a time When I had ready […]

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Greg Hicks is theatrical excellence, Femi Elufowoju, Jr masterful in Arcola Theatre’s Richard III

Rachel — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:30:51 +0000

Despite being a confirmed culture vulture, I was a bit concerned about how my ADHD would hold up for Richard III. This is Shakespeare’s second longest play, and I am a person who has to sit on my hands during the five seconds of YouTube videos you can’t skip. I needn’t have worried, however. The […]

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Maami – a traditional Yoruba poem

Ogbeni POG — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:35:10 +0000

Maami, this day shall pass away To usher in a boundless joy The energy invested in the hurdles of life Shall be regained in the pleasure of future. You’ve won many battles with courage And broken many tides with prayers You’ve made enormous sacrifice to the gods That I might live well not to be ‘asiniwaye‘ […]

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London’s Southbank Centre’s AFRICA UTOPIA returns for 5th year

Rachel — Tue, 02 May 2017 12:23:20 +0000

SOUTHBANK CENTRE’S AFRICA UTOPIA RETURNS WITH A PROGRAMME OF PERFORMANCE, ART, FASHION AND TALKS Africa Utopia returns to Southbank Centre for its fifth year, from 15-16 July 2017, with a line up of some of the most exciting musicians, artists, performers and thinkers from across Africa and its diaspora. This vibrant weekend explores Africa’s lead […]

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ALBINO – traditional African poetry

Ogbeni POG — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:51:37 +0000

Cluttering face in the hot rays Inviting even the engaged eyes The white god amidst the Blacks The cult among the uninitiated Squeezing reddish face Oh please don’t dare cry Why dare close eye at dawn How do you see path to tread Flexible delicate coverings That could not hide in a wrapper Do those […]

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Sisi Mi – traditional Yoruba poetry

Ogbeni POG — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:55:18 +0000

Sisi mi You need not the charms of Abija wara bi ekun Nor the Ifa consultation of the Elebuibons You need not the prophesies of Temitope omo Joshua To ascertain the originality of the love I profess to you. I see in you what other beauties lack I see in you the strength of Efunsetan […]

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