Words Rhymes & Rhythm

“History Books Cannot Be Trusted, So We Must Write Our Own Stories…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Nana Sule

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“The Future of African Poetry Fills Me With So Much Urgency…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Adedayo Agarau

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“The Writer’s Primary Duty Is To Write And Be True To The Story Or Subject Of Their Writing“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Iquo DianaAbasi

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“The Craft Of Poetry Writing Is Rooted In The Pursuit Of One’s Voice”: A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine ‘Migration’ Issue Interview with Ayomide Bayowa

POETRY

THE YEAR I DRANK FROM ALL CUPS

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 30, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9450" align="aligncenter" width="346"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Year I Drank From All Cups][/caption]We began the journey in January slogging our way through February but the pains of March never scuppered plans...

POETRY

THE CASSAVA TOO IS A FRUIT

Oppong Clifford BenjaminDecember 29, 2013August 26, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9444" align="aligncenter" width="400"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Cassava Too Is A Fruit][/caption]We lived and grew beneath the soil Joyful in our minds that we toil To someday come out us cassabreties...

POETRY

YOUTH POWER

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 29, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9440" align="aligncenter" width="385"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Youth Power][/caption]It is a known fact Egg shall turn cock Piglet shall become pork Garbage in, garbage out says the computer Proper preparation prevents poor...

POETRY

NELSON MANDELA

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 29, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9434" align="aligncenter" width="402"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Nelson Mandela][/caption]A man with the 'Heart of gold' Yes, a freedom fighter who journeyed on a joyless road for others laughter When I get to...

POETRY

WAR

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 28, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9426" align="aligncenter" width="378"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [War][/caption]My pen must do what my arms cannot It must say what my tongue dares not My pen must shout till my voice is heard...

POETRY

WE DESERVE BETTER

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 28, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9431" align="aligncenter" width="410"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [We Deserve Better][/caption]Our feet sink in muddy lanes And trek bush paths As we walk daily to school They gave us under-trees as class-rooms Glorified...

POETRY

CONJUGAL RAPE

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 28, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9420" align="aligncenter" width="376"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Conjugal Rape][/caption]Get down to the bed And let me make you red After all I've paid the dowry It's time to pay yours Off with...

POETRY

ARISE FROM THE DUST

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 27, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9395" align="aligncenter" width="412"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Arise From The Dust][/caption]Arise from the dust, top national dogs Let every flower be what fair fate fears true Beyond vain valleys of cursed croaking...

POETRY

FORGIVE ME

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 27, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9397" align="aligncenter" width="374"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Forgive Me][/caption]I am to blame For being the Judas of the game I turn your days awful Turned your soul sorrowful In your heart and...

POETRY

CASUALTIES

Words Rhymes & RhythmDecember 27, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9396" align="aligncenter" width="412"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Casualties][/caption]We are casualties again. Placards displayed, songs chanted, Of marginalization and liberation. Wafting through the busy street, Our bodies are left with their injuries. Of...

“History Books Cannot Be Trusted, So We Must Write Our Own Stories…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Nana Sule

“The Future of African Poetry Fills Me With So Much Urgency…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Adedayo Agarau

“The Writer’s Primary Duty Is To Write And Be True To The Story Or Subject Of Their Writing“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Iquo DianaAbasi

“The Craft Of Poetry Writing Is Rooted In The Pursuit Of One’s Voice”: A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine ‘Migration’ Issue Interview with Ayomide Bayowa

THE YEAR I DRANK FROM ALL CUPS

THE CASSAVA TOO IS A FRUIT

YOUTH POWER

NELSON MANDELA

WAR

WE DESERVE BETTER

CONJUGAL RAPE

ARISE FROM THE DUST

FORGIVE ME

CASUALTIES

CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE: ‘BREATHE’ [ISSUE 5, VOL. 1 | JUN, 2025]

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