NAIJA KREATIVES

I hope this poem will serve as stairs to the sky. I hope these rhymes will catch your eyes, I hope my hypnotic words will wing you to fly. Fearlessly glitter in the dark and rise! Yesterday, you slayed Like the Cyclops of the Odyssey. The moon is in your eyes, The land of your lineament is rainy, The dark wind has dusted for you, A castle of bewilderment. Dimmed gold of a dog's life, roomed your fate. Stretched to your hand is a tightrope, Of a rebirth of the mighty Phoenix. Dance to the rhythm of new hope. Gloomy days and tears are bounded. Here is the key to the new beginning gate. A painting of a new smile On your fair face. I hope this poem is a kiss of life. I hope this poem brings a new lease on life. Try this time, remembering these words. Try this time, remembering, This is your time and moment. Try this time, remembering, There is a God. Bennie S. Alan is a Liberian writer, musical artist, poet, and storyteller from Monrovia. Inspired by his mother and grandmother, he bega...

There is nothing as splendid as meeting and talking to a woman with powerful innovative ideas. Itohan is not an exemption. I did this interview with her while she was on holiday at Port Harcourt. Enjoy! 1. There are a lot of men and women I’ve seen around the world who seem to have almost given up on the opposite sex .You get these bitter jokes and angry comments. The men think the women are gold diggers and not interested in them and rude. The women think the men are all sexist and they can’t stand them . What would you say to those people that have gotten so frustrated that they ’re almost ready to give up on the opposite sex? There is a man for every woman and a woman for every man. I would advise anyone not to give up no matter the circumstance,  because love can happen spontaneously. And when true love happens, one will definitely know that "yes! This is  genuine!" 2. What do you think is the reason why most partners cheat on each other in their rel...

Few days ago, we observed a remarkable personality and her new published work. We asked her out for an interview and she agreed gladly. Here are the details of what we got from her.   1. Miss, Please Introduce yourself? My name is  Awodiya  Esther Funke. I am a poet and social campaigner. Though a native of Ilesha in Osun State, I was born in Nigeria’s economic capital, Lagos, where I  currently reside. I hold a Bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of Ado Ekiti, now Ekiti State University, and a Masters Degree from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. I am the Initiator "SAFE DREAMS INITIATIVE", which is dedicated to Sickle cell awareness. I am also a member of Poets in Nigeria (PIN), and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). I recently unveiled my first poetry book, "THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER" (poems on the borderline). I'm  committed to using poetry to positively impact people and societies worldwide. 2. What inspires...

Happy Birthday to Nobel Laureate, Prof.Wole Soyinka from Naija Kreatives Team. In  celebrating the foremost Nigerian Wordsmith@82, we bring you his 13 famous  beautifully woven words of wisdom In the world of literature, I see prizes as more of a duty to the craft itself, rather than as something for the individual. “Books and all forms of writing are terror to those who wish to suppress truth.” “The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.” Art is solace; art is vision, and when I pick up a literary work, I am a consumer of literature for its own sake. I cannot belong to a nation which permits such barbarities as stoning to death and amputation – I don’t care what religion it is. The problem with literature, with writing, is that it works sometimes in terms of correction of social ills. Other times, it just does not suffice. No writer has a right to make that much money. Indeed, without diabolical assistance, no writer can. I th...

VICTORIA ACERTA O weak survivor O broken warrior O weeping fighter O discouraged journeyman Bend low on your tired knees In homage to the Almighty Rise on your ready feet And greet the day See the sun majestically seated above your head As it duly performs its chores Be courageous and have faith You'll still make it Ignore the torturous miseries of yesterday The sun still shines make hay Perhaps success might come your way Today might be the payday What tomorrow has in store I know not But if you do your work And confront the day with no fear Then tomorrow will smile at you. Ogwo David Emenike, currently residing in Nigeria, is a young Sage, Motivator, Essayist, Poet, business consultant, positive change facilitator, life coach, inspirational speaker and visionary leader. He is a sage whose sagacity is directed towards making the system that drives the progress of humanity better. He is a coordinator at Hinovelty, a cutting edge human capacity ...

HOW TO CREATE A DESIRABLE FUTURE  Your future is not a mystery.Your future is predictable.The best way to predict your future is to CREATE IT! How do your create your future? 1.DECISION: You don't succeed because you are destined to.u succeed because you are determined to.Greatness is not your destiny, it is your choice. Your decision takes you from where you are to where you want to be.It is your vehicle. Even your indecision is a decision. Never complain about what you permit.Make that decision today! Why? You are a decision away from your next success. 2.ACTION: You deeds are seeds that will help you in your time of need.Your action is superior to your intentions.Men are similar in their promises but they differ in their performance. Actions have consequences.The world does not pay you for what you know but what you do.The world admires professors but they pay professionals.Professors accumulate knowledge , professionals apply knowledge. An action is a moving idea. The...

THE TRUE MEASURE AND DEFINITION OF SUCCESS. The true measure of success is not the amount of material possessions one has but the way one live his or her life and the impact it has on others. Success can truly be measured in relation to self-development, family-bond, friends and relationships, contribution to humanity's betterment, influence and goals actualized. Many people only focus on material possession when measuring or defining success; that is wrong. Some people have the notion that they are not successful because they don't have a car, money or a degree and other things in life. If you are in this group mentioned, please go beyond yourself and touch someone's life positively then, your service and love will bring you true success and fulfillment. Success is truly measured according to the number of lives you have impacted. Few people know the true meaning and measure of success. Being wealthy or famous is not really being a success because we know many fa...