In this episode, Aisha discusses with Henneh Kyereh Kwaku, the Ghanian poet about issues of feminism, toxic masculinity, poetry, publishing and the distribution of said works. Tune in to enjoy this engaging conversation. Powered by RedCircle
In her first episode, Aisha K. Mohammed interviews Egyptian poet, Nour Kamel. Tune in to listen to Nour talk about her family, dealing with grief and the LGBTQI+ community in Africa. Enjoy! Powered by RedCircle
Introducing Poet Box Series, a podcast by Aisha K. Mohammed. Poet Box Series explores conversations with poets from around the world. These interactions promises to be fun. Aisha wishes to use her law degree to fight for women and children’s freedom. She has works in Agbowo Art, Syncity.ng, and thegirdle.ng. When she’s not buried in...
This interview was conducted in June, 2020 “Do not be impatient for rapid validation... Do not quit” – Frances Ogamba Ayamba: Hello, Frances. Thank you for agreeing to have this conversation. Frances Ogamba: Thank you too for having me. Ayamba: In 2019, you were shortlisted for the Writivism Short Story Prize and the Koffi Addo...
This interview was conducted in June 2020 “The language of words is the only thing that has worked for me.“ Temitayo Olofinlua Ayamba: Hello, Temitayo. Thank you for making out time for this interview. Temitayo: Hello. Good morning, Ibrahim. Thank you for having me. Ayamba: You won the 2019 edition of Mrs. Paula Chinwe Okafor...
This interview was conducted in June 2020 “I’m largely a nomad, more fluent in the arts than anything else.” Shittu Fowora Ayamba: Let’s get to know you. Shittu Fowora: I’ll say I’m largely a nomad, more fluent in the arts than anything else. I’m fascinated by nature and the interstice of language; by everyday interaction...
The downside of the isolation is that there are more dark energies out there such that creatives are unconsciously documenting more fear, apprehension, anger, greed and lies. Rezthapoet Ayamba: Hello, Rez. Thank you for making time for this interview. RezthaPoet: Thanks for having me. Ayamba: These are strange times for everyone. What changes have you...
Ayamba: Hello, good morning. Thank you for agreeing to talk with us.Abubakar : It’s a pleasure.Ayamba: I understand that while most Nigerians were still coming to terms with the pandemic, you were already self-isolating, having only returned from a high-risk country. What were those few weeks like?Abubakar: I was in France when the whole thing...
Ayamba: How are you quarantining? In what ways has your daily routine changed?Saddiq Dzukogi: We have been at it for weeks now. I have exhausted a lot of the movies on Netflix. Now I am not only watching American movies and Nigerian movies, I am also watching films from Bahrain, Turkey. I am surprised at...