[Abuja, 25/07/2025]
The CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine editorial team is proud to announce the release of our latest edition, the “Breathe Issue,” Issue 5 Volume 1, June 2025. This compelling new volume invites readers to a profound exploration of “breathing” in its multifaceted dimensions, offering a vital space for pause, introspection, and connection in an ever-moving world.
The “Breathe” Issue delves beyond the physical act, examining the metaphorical significance of breath: from the struggle for air in challenging environments to moments of quiet contemplation, the resurgence of spirit, and life’s continuous, essential cycle. Through a diverse collection of poetry, prose, art, and photography, contributors offer vivid glimpses into what it truly means to breathe.
“In a world that often demands constant motion, this edition invites you to pause, inhale deeply, and find resonance in the myriad ways we experience and interpret the act of ‘breathing,'” states Kukogho Iruesiri Samson, Editor-in-Chief of CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine.
Highlights of the “Breathe Issue” include:
- In the Spotlight: An insightful conversation with Nana Sule, whose powerful reminder, “History Books Cannot Be Trusted, So We Must Write Our Own Stories,” champions voice and authenticity.
- Poetry Section: Features evocative verses on resilience, meaning, and the courage to pause from talents such as Janoma Omena, Johan T.K. Salihu, Olobo Ejile, Ishola Joshua, Ferdinand E. Somtochukwu, Elizabeth Akinsehinwa, Iliya Kambai Dennis, Moremi Akano, and Abubakar Ibrahim.
- Art & Photography Section: Showcases visually stunning works, including Anyanwu David Chinedu‘s “Hope” and Sulola Imran Abiola’s “Meditation,” alongside pieces by Ojo Victoria Ilemobayo, Ibrahim Ajani Lawal, and Victor Adebayo Meye, capturing moments of profound contemplation and the luminous path from shadow to light.
- Short Fiction: Presents compelling narratives from Haské Madabe, S. Su’eddie Vershima Agema, and Michael Olabadola.
- Essays & Non-Fiction: Offers insightful reflections from Servio Gbadamosi, Jide Badmus, and Izang Alexander Haruna, enriching the overarching theme of breath.
CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine remains committed to illuminating, healing, and connecting through the power of creative expression. The works within this issue collectively form a testament to the courage, vulnerability, and exceptional artistry of its contributors.
Readers are invited to immerse themselves in these pages, find moments of clarity, and experience the liberating power of art that truly allows us to “Breathe.”
The “Breathe Issue” of CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine is available now.
