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SPOTLIGHT

  • How We Became Heroes
    Three Poems by Ifésinachi Nwàdiké
    by Laipo Magazine
    March 3, 2026
  • Love at first page
    Love at First Page Brings Book Lovers Together for Literary Evening in Ibadan
    by Laipo Magazine
    February 26, 2026
  • POETRYMYLITIS
    Lyrical Renaissance: Naija Poetry Fest and Frequency Room to Release POETRYMYLITIS
    by Laipo Magazine
    February 25, 2026
  • Taribo
    The Retirement of Inspector Taribo: A Short Story from In the Middle of All This Fire
    by Laipo Magazine
    February 3, 2026
  • Memory and the Call of Waters
    Three Poems by S. Su’eddie Vershima Agema
    by Laipo Magazine
    January 27, 2026
  • A Woman's Studio
    Archiving Her Hustle: A Review of Moremi Akano’s ‘A Woman’s Studio’ by Servio Gbadamosi
    by Laipo Magazine
    January 23, 2026
  • Owuro Rising
    The Rhythm of Memory and Magic in Michael Olobadola’s ‘Owuro Rising’ by Servio Gbadamosi
    by Laipo Magazine
    January 21, 2026
  • Memory and Culture In Sabitu’s ‘How It Will Be Told’: A Review by Servio Gbadamosi
    by Laipo Magazine
    January 20, 2026

New Writing


  • How We Became Heroes
    Three Poems by Ifésinachi Nwàdiké
    by Laipo Magazine
    March 3, 2026
    How We Became Heroes by Ifésinachi Nwàdiké is a brilliant, captivating collection that burns with class fury while also being…
  • Taribo
    The Retirement of Inspector Taribo: A Short Story from In the Middle of All This Fire
    by Laipo Magazine
    February 3, 2026
    The Retirement of Inspector Taribo by Richard Ugochukwu Anyah is a short story from In The Middle of All This…
  • Memory and the Call of Waters
    Three Poems by S. Su’eddie Vershima Agema
    by Laipo Magazine
    January 27, 2026
    Memory and the Call of Waters is a collection of poems that interrogates personal and collective memory, juxtaposed with current…

Dispatches


  • Love at first page
    Love at First Page Brings Book Lovers Together for Literary Evening in Ibadan
    by Laipo Magazine
    February 26, 2026
    A cosy, love-themed literary gathering titled Love at First Page took place on Saturday, February 21, at Café One in…
  • POETRYMYLITIS
    Lyrical Renaissance: Naija Poetry Fest and Frequency Room to Release POETRYMYLITIS
    by Laipo Magazine
    February 25, 2026
    By Osarenren Godson – Friday, February 13, 6:00 PM – Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian creative industry is poised for a…
  • Biodun Jeyifo
    Ibadan Celebrates Literary Icon Biodun Jeyifo at 80
    by Laipo Magazine
    January 15, 2026
    On January 9, 2026, the Tunde Odunlade Arts Gallery in New Bodija, Ibadan, became the venue for an informal gathering…

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In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Professor Olabode Lucas Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Mr Tunde Fagbenle Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Professor Dan Izevbaye Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Professor Tunde Adeniran Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Dr Kolade Mosuro Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Professor Duro Adeleke Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
In celebration of Professor Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday before his passing, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to an icon.
Professor Niyi Osundare Pays Tribute to Biodun Jeyifo at 80
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 enduring power of poetry and storytelling.
In Episode 59, Servio is joined by Dare Tunmise, a Nigerian poet, essayist, and software developer. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Voice Lux Journal, The Sublunary Review, Madness Muse Press, Kalahari Review, African Writer Magazine, Nigerian Tribune, Akewi Arts House, and other publications, reflecting the breadth of his engagement with contemporary literary spaces.
In this episode, Dare Tunmise reflects on three poems:
• The Habit of Light by Gillian Clarke
• Here Is Water by Gbenga Adeoba
• The Persistence of Memory by John Burnside
The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube.
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The Poems I Love Episode 59 | Dare Tunmise
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 58, Servio is joined by Hallelujah Esther, a writer, teacher, and passionate literary enthusiast. With a deep appreciation for poetry that speaks to memory, justice, and shared humanity, she brings both sensitivity and conviction to her reflections.
In this episode, Hallelujah Esther reflects on four poems:
• No Coffin No Grave by Jared Angira
• They Too Are the Earth by Niyi Osundare
• Ours to Plough Not to Plunder by Niyi Osundare
• Giant Shoulder by Hallelujah Esther
You can connect with Hallelujah Esther on Facebook via Ale Esther.

Be sure to like, comment, share, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Poems I Love, airing every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube.
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The Poems I Love Episode 58 | Hallelujah Esther
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    • Ibadan
      Ibadan – A Creative Capital: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
      by Laipo Magazine
      January 4, 2026
      ÌBÀDÀN, a city with its own heritage of masquerades, monarchs and literary giants, is undeniably central to Nigeria’s cultural history….

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    • A Woman's Studio
      Archiving Her Hustle: A Review of Moremi Akano’s ‘A Woman’s Studio’ by Servio Gbadamosi
      by Laipo Magazine
      January 23, 2026
      Poetry is a tool that has been used by several people to meet different needs, and in the hands of…
    • Owuro Rising
      The Rhythm of Memory and Magic in Michael Olobadola’s ‘Owuro Rising’ by Servio Gbadamosi
      by Laipo Magazine
      January 21, 2026
      Michael Olugbenga Olobadola’s Owuro Rising is a novel that gestures towards poetry, not in the conventional sense of form or metre, but…
    • Memory and Culture In Sabitu’s ‘How It Will Be Told’: A Review by Servio Gbadamosi
      by Laipo Magazine
      January 20, 2026
      In an era when identity is increasingly mediated by global images and digital noise, the need to return to the…

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