NAIJA KREATIVES

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...

FINALLY HOME I was only thirteen. There was a time when I would have played referee. There was a time when I would have joined them in shouting at the top of my voice in a bid to bring back peace. A time when I would have wept bitterly, pleading with my parents to stop. But not anymore. Now I am just their non-cheering audience. Now I weep bitterly but silently. I just watch since realising that this was their most enjoyed time. This was their most heated moment. It was only fair of me to let them be even though it was one - among many others - of their ways to torture me. One minute they were lovers in a world of their own, the next they were enemies but still manage to remain in one world. They kept arguing. Mum was flapping her hands. Dad was hollering with his head bobbing up and down. Mum bent to pick something..... And suddenly, her five inches block heels came flying in my direction. I quickly duck. They didn't miss a beat. Mum was screaming like a ...

AWESOMENESS OF WRITERS Writers are immortal. They do not die. Their flesh might be lowered below the mother earth but their writings will live long like the earth. Writers are webs. Different works of life warped together to form a web called writers. . . Do you know that a writer is a footballer? Yes! He dribbles the mind of his readers. . A writer is a tailor. He weaves millions of words to form a beautiful fabric of words. . A writer is a sculptor. He carves his characters to his satisfaction and specification. . A writer Is a painter. He paints his own world with the ideas in his head and a willing biro. . A writer is a god. He creates his own characters, gives them shelter, marry for them, gives them food and clothing and kills them at will. . A writer is a magician. He holds his readers spellbound with the hypnosis of his writings. . A writer is a doctor. He treats age- long emotional ailments with a line of thought. . A writer is a polic...

In the valley of aspiration  through the alley of desperation I peered into the player's jubilation I feared the delays of faulty dedication I dared to dominate my limitations Like a fry my assumed Rock-steady dedications Were dust My jubilation dead! But the thought of you Pushed me to the wall Of triumph Then I broke the boundaries Between us Now she loves within; their caps are up Itohan Eghide studies English and Literary studies at University of Uyo. A budding poetess, Inspirational writer and motivational speaker. She is a co-author of the book entitled, " Master of Maxims "

UNTITLED  Light flickers at its approaching dullness, After blazing in the splendour of brightness, Diminished with weakening flames, And fierceness made crippled like the lames, At first, ravishing what it could, Until warmness gave way to menacing cold, Quenching with strength unable to hold. . The freshness of a start, Propelled by the urge to impart, To the soul, it was all it wanted; Perfectly summed up as request granted, But it begins to tell in strength, Straying for lack of concentration, Alas! The soul yearned not for this conclusion. . The light was bright; The soul had strength and might, Yet all went with a swipe, Too sudden the ooze and wipe, Draining with ease yet taking away its ease, Till you fret to release, The subdueing grip of weariness. *** Nsikak Jack is a motivational writer and Poet. An undergraduate student, Studying English and Literary studies at University of Uyo, Nigeria.

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 ...

IN MY EYES In My Eyes You Will See A Woman Of Love, Truth, And Honesty Look Into My Eyes And You Will Know Just How Deep I Can Be And Just How Far I Will Go In My Eyes You Will Find All The Pain And Troubles Of The Past Left Behind Look Into My Eyes And You Will Feel The Hope, Joy, And Faith To Heal Though My Eyes Sometimes Shed A Tear I Pray For The Ones I Love So Dear Look Into My Eyes And Look Deep Inside You Will Find That I Have Nothing To Hide In My Eyes You Will See Desire No Money, No Fame, Or No Fortune Can Buy Her Look Into My Eyes And Feel The Love So Free And Pure Just Like A Dove In My Eyes You Will See Compassion and Grace And The Power To Spread It Everywhere, Every Place Look Into My Eyes and See The World The Stars And Planets All In One Swirl In My Eyes There is hope, Inspiration The Colors And Hues So Much Captivation In My Eyes There Are Many Things You Will See But Most Importantly In My Eyes You Will See Me Amaka Imani Nkosazana was born in Ala...