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The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the beauty of poetry and the enduring power of storytelling. In this special Episode 68, Servio is joined by Su’eddie Vershima Agema—an acclaimed Nigerian writer, editor, and cultural advocate whose work continues to shape the literary landscape across Africa. A multiple award-winning author, he is a two-time recipient of the Association of Nigerian Authors Poetry Prize (2014 & 2022), winner of the Mandela Day Short Story Prize (2016), and a finalist for the 2022 Nigeria Prize for Literature. He is the founder of SEVHAGE Publishing, convener of the Benue Book and Arts Festival, and a passionate advocate for literary and cultural development. In this episode, Su’eddie Vershima Agema reads and reflects on four poems: • The Lore of Waters by Servio Gbadamosi • The Thousand Sparkle on Your Stomach by Su’eddie Vershima Agema • Mother’s Hold on Mother’s Day by Su’eddie Vershima Agema • An excerpt from Face Me I Face You by Oyindamola Shoola The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #TPIL #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #ServioGbadamosi #Su’eddieVershimaAgema #OyindamolaShoola
The Poems I Love Episode 68 | Su’eddie Vershima Agema
Snippet | Episode 68 | Su'eddie Vershima Agema
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the beauty of poetry and the enduring power of storytelling. In Episode 67, Servio is joined by Eyitomilope Akingbenle, a graduate of English Language and Literature from Kwara State University and a communications enthusiast with a strong interest in individual and corporate branding. Her work is driven by a commitment to shaping authentic narratives and helping individuals and organisations communicate their value with clarity and purpose. An avid reader, Eyitomilope is deeply engaged with self-development, African literature, contemporary fiction, and works that explore human behaviour, identity, and personal growth. She is also an enthusiastic public speaker and an active participant in community initiatives that support and empower young adults. In this episode, Eyitomilope Akingbenle reads and reflects on four poems: • Just a Passer-by by Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali • A Song for Ajegunle by Niyi Osundare • Still I Rise by Maya Angelou • Crossing the Bar by Alfred, Lord Tennyson The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #TPIL #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #ServioGbadamosi #EyitomilopeAkingbenle #OswaldMbuyiseniMtshali #NiyiOsundare #MayaAngelou #AlfredLordTennyson
The Poems I Love Episode 67 | Eyitomilope Akingbenle
Snippet | Episode 67 | Eyitomilope Akingbenle
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the beauty of poetry and the enduring power of storytelling. In Episode 66, Servio is joined by Oko Owi Ocho, an award-winning poet, performance artist, and scholar. He was longlisted for the Nigerian Student Poetry Prize (2017), received the NSPP Award of Excellence (2018) for his poem Zeyani, and is a second prize winner of the Korea–Nigeria Poetry Prize (2018). Through his work, Ocho continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of contemporary African poetry. He is the founder and team lead of Afrika-Writes, Creative Director of the Benue Poetry Troupe, and Programme Manager at SEVHAGE. He is also the author of the chapbooks We Will Sing Water and Now I Sing God Into Stones. In this episode, Oko Owi Ocho reads and reflects on three poems: • Abiku by Wole Soyinka • The Cathedral by Kofi Awoonor • Is My Team Ploughing? by A. E. Housman The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #TPIL #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #ServioGbadamosi #OkoOwiOcho #WoleSoyinka #KofiAwoonor #AEHousman
The Poems I Love Episode 66 | Oko Owi Ocho
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the beauty of poetry and the enduring power of storytelling. In Episode 65, Servio is joined by Nwachukwu Egbunike, a Nigerian poet, essayist, and scholar whose work bridges literature, digital advocacy, and media scholarship. He is the author of two poetry collections, Blazing Moon and Nka!, both shortlisted for the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Prize for Poetry in 2015 and 2021 respectively. His poetry is noted for its metaphysical depth, cultural resonance, and striking imagery. Since 1997, his writing has appeared in literary platforms such as Okike Literary Journal, SankofaMag, WriteHouse Collective, and African Writers. In 2021, he was among the performing poets at Return to Idoto, the poetry festival held in Ojoto, Anambra State, in honour of the late Christopher Okigbo. Beyond poetry, Egbunike is an accomplished writer and media scholar. His books include Dyed Thoughts: A Conversation In and From My Country (2012), Hashtags: Social Media, Politics and Ethnicity in Nigeria (2018), and Digital Youth and Social Movements: Perspectives from Nigeria (2024), works that reflect his sustained engagement with questions of digital citizenship, authoritarianism, and youth political discourse. He currently serves as Head of Pan-Atlantic University Press and Senior Lecturer at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria. In this episode, Nwachukwu Egbunike reads from his poetry collection Incantations: • Ufie • Mmuo • Incantations • Withers The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #TPIL #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #ServioGbadamosi #NwachukwuEgbunike #Incantations
The Poems I Love Episode 65 | Nwachukwu Egbunike
Snippet | Episode 65 | Nwachukwu Egbunike #podcast #africanpoetry #ibadanfestival
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the beauty of poetry and the enduring power of storytelling. In Episode 64, Servio is joined by Moses Emeka, an Igbo writer, photographer, and editor based in Ibadan, Nigeria. His work engages African literary aesthetics and the critical life of books, and his essays have examined writers such as Abdulrazak Gurnah within broader literary and philosophical contexts. His poems have appeared in online journals including Variety Pack, and he previously served as Political Editor at the now-defunct New York–based online magazine Mixed Mag. Moses has also worked as a first reader and editor for emerging Nigerian writers and remains actively engaged in conversations about the evolving directions of African literature. He is a 2022 SPRINNG Writing Fellow. In this episode, Moses Emeka reads and reflects on five poems: • Small Kindnesses by Danusha Laméris • And I’ve Mastered the Art of Receiving Handouts Because I Come from This Place by Ama Asantewa Diaka • I Worried by Mary Oliver • Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front by Wendell Berry • Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #TPIL #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #ServioGbadamosi #DanushaLaméris #AmaAsantewaDiaka #MaryOliver #WendellBerry #NaomiShihabNye
The Poems I Love Episode 64 | Moses Emeka
Snippet | Episode 64 | Moses Emeka
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