Poetry is a shock absorber.

You can read my review of Kabura Zakama Chant of the Angry published by Konya Shamsrumi shamsrumi.org/kabura-zakamas…

🌹 Join us for an inspiring #Poetversation with Samuel A. Adeyemi, award-winning poet! Samuel's chapbook Rose Ash has captivated readers, and now you can dive into the themes with him. Whether you're a poetry lover or just curious, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

It's Wednesday and if you don't know, it's the day we spotlight Young African Poets😄. For this week, MK Kuol from South Sudan is embracing our spotlight🙈. Read his poem here👇. shamsrumi.org/stories-from-y… #storiesfromyoungpoets #Childhoodmemories #southsudan

Adam Zagajewski

Submissions for our Summer '25 Issue 22 have been streaming in, and we want to see even more! Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme

Join the Ake Arts & Book Festival team as a volunteer! We are looking for like-minded individuals to contribute to the upcoming festival. Ready to join? Apply on our website now (link in bio) HOW TO: On the homepage, click on Festivals. Under Festivals, click on Apply.

Njoku Nonso (Njoku Nonso) is a Winner of the New Writers (New Writers) Poetry Competition 2024 jaylit.com/njoku-nonso-is…

Want to get published by the end of 2024? We are open for submissions! We are always in search of new amazing content and do not have deadlines. We welcome your submissions anytime - It's time to tell your stories! kalaharireview.com/submissions-63…

We are in Kenya today but in the year 1870 cause we time travelled to visit Muyaka bin Haji al-Ghassany and yes, we are currently sitting cross-legged listening to him recite a poem in Swahili that we magically understand. 🙈🙈🙈 #kenya #poetichistorywithkonya #throwbacks

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You want to be told your writing is good or you want to confront the monster at your desk?

I love Black poets. I love our poetry 🖤

It's that time of the month when we look for a new winner🙈. Funmi Gaji, PhD cannot wait to what magic you all will write. shamsrumi.org/cafe-24-calls-… #Lostandfound #Konyashamsrumipoetrycompetition

Hello Everyone, I'm pleased to let y'all know that I've upto 20 copies of CORR, Cadaver of Red Roses by Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi (Free Palestine 🇵🇸 ✊🏽), with me in Sokoto. if you're willing to buy your copy (& for your friends), you can reach out to me. A copy goes for #5000. thank you.

During the process of publication, I got so tired of reading my manuscript that I couldn't wait for the whole process to end. Since it's release last month, I only read some poems at the book chats I had so far. Today I decided to add Pickled Moments to my list of 2024 reads 😀

Join us as we enjoy readings from Nasiba Babale collection✊👌. x.com/i/spaces/1yNGa…

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