Why is storytelling an important aspect of all societies? What are the benefits of storytelling? We begin to live our lives when we start to share our stories The major benefits of storytelling are social benefits. Whenever we share our experiences we are sharing our stories. We relay our lives and our past through stories. [...]
How to write poetry that changes lives
Do you know how to write poetry that changes lives? As a South African I am obsessed with the concept of freedom and using poetry as a weapon to free people’s minds. I call this my African dilemma. According to Niyi Osundare, ‘In the West, art has become entertainment, mostly. In Africa people see art [...]
Music and the spoken word in Nigeria
There has always been a link between music and the spoken word in all cultures. When they first made their debut, Islamic songs in Hausa were highly popular, particularly among the youths. They began as poetry recitation and later graduated to be accompanied by mandiri, a set of Arabian drums. In their latest manifestation, these [...]
