Poemify Podcast

This poem by Oluwatosin Isaac is a powerful reflection on love as an action rather than just a feeling. It challenges the fleeting nature of affection and emphasizes the importance of expressing love while there’s still time. The poet urges for love that is intentional, reciprocal, and deeply felt—one that goes beyond mere words or superficial gestures. Using vivid metaphors, from flowers and circulatory systems to braille and kung...

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Poemify Podcast! Hosted by Oluwatosin Isaac, this episode features a special guest, Kalu Siza Amah, a talented Nigerian performance artist. He is a teaching assistant at the Department of African and African American Studies at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, and he teaches Poetry Performance at Osiri University, Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. His involvement in art cuts across perform...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Poemify Podcast! I'm your host, Oluwatosin Isaac, and today we have a special guest who's about to take us on a poetic journey through the heart of Africa. Joining us is Caleb Mwangome, a talented Kenyan poet and writer who has crafted a self-published poetry collection titled 'Circle Of Perfection.'' In this collection, Caleb delves into the profound themes of family, loss, and menta...

Sophy Bless: A Creative Writer, Spoken Word Artiste, and Voiceover Artiste

Sophy Bless is a creative writer, spoken word artiste, and voiceover artiste. In this episode of Poemify Podcast, she talks to Oluwatosin Isaac about her creative writing journey, her life, and the impact art has on her.

Sophy shares that she has been writing for as long as she can remember. She started out writing poems and short stories, and even...

Damilola Jonathan Oladeji had his first degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in Nigeria with Awards of Excellence. He received a Master’s Degree from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He’s currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Pretoria and an IREBS foundation for African Real Estate Research Scholar. He is a writer who's passionate about creating the content that business owners need for their marke...

Today we'd be hosting Dr. Onyeka Chiemelie on Poemify Podcast for the 7th episode of Authors Interview with our host, Oluwatosin Isaac. Dr. Onyeka Chiemelie, CEO #KizzyserviceHub LTD, is a highly sought-after business growth strategist who, over the years, has helped small business owners and budding entrepreneurs add six and seven figures to their bottom line. He is a regular feature on RAVE TV Channel, The Sun Newspaper, Arise ...

Episode 5 of Poemify Podcast is the most inspiring and insightful episode so far. Like a tour guide, Osinayah Happyprince Agu took us on a tour of his adventure down the poetry path. Musings of a Madman, Osinayah Happyprince Agu's poetry concert is on Saturday, 20th May, 2023. Have you got your tickets? Buy now : https://tellerafricatickets.com/product/musing-of-a-madman-with-happyprince/ #PoemifyPodcast #PoemifyPublishers #hap...

Welcome to Poemify Podcast: the poetry and Arts Talk Show podcast, where we celebrate the beauty and diversity of African art. Our show features interviews with African artists, poets, and other creatives who draw inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Africa. In each episode, our host engages in a lively discussion with our guests, delving into the inspiration behind their art, the cultural significance of their work, and ...

Welcome to Poemify Podcast: The poetry and arts Talk Show podcast, where we celebrate the beauty and diversity of African art. On today's episode, our host, Oluwatosin Isaac interviews Nkasiobi Mbonu, a Nigerian poet, photographer, and author of '"Seashells", 2021 winning chapbook of the Pengician Poetry Chapbook Prize available on Poemify Bookstore.

Link here: https://poemifypublishers.com/bookstore/seashell...

Poemify Podcast - Author Interview featuring Ella Obans

How can one maintain friendship for a long time? I have been thinking about how we define strong friendships. What solidifies the bound?

Shared affinities?

Shared past?

Shared knowledge of personhood?

A deep sense of feeling accepted by the other?

Or is it something else?

I’ve heard a lot of people say that their dearest friends are the ones who’ve ultimately...

This allegory relates the story of an evolving country, Nigeria, showing the different things she's personified to have done. Symbolism and metaphor help drive home the point that this country that we speak of, although has come a long way, has a whole lot of journey-ing left to do.

"i love the way i’m stared at like the old photograph of a dead relative.
life is nothing but an upturned mud house, rattling with shades of darkne...