5 March 2025
A poet's cry is a thought-provoking lamentation of a poet crying for justice concerning our fathers who's wisdom led us to the right paths in time past, but today becomes a disgrace and shame.
28 February 2025
In this poem, Felix EshietI see "home" more as a cultural heritage than a place: a root worth taking pride in.
21 February 2025
A boy returns home to meet the sad reality of his father's death. But his return will also uncover more heartbreaking revelations about his father's death. 'Duel' touches on the themes of family, grief, and healing.
14 February 2025
This spoken word poem is a heartfelt reminder to cherish and actively nurture love, whether romantic or platonic, because tomorrow might be too late.
14 February 2025
LEE MK II, aka Gatluak Ezekiel, is a South Sudanese nationalist poet and lit romanticist. His poem, "Story Me" explores love, legacy, and the enduring effect of storytelling.
11 February 2025
Isaac Aju writes from Nigeria and is now published in UK and US journals. His poems are about storytelling and the artist's response to pain.
8 February 2025
Oriọna Magazine is now accepting submissions for our upcoming issue. Oriọna Magazine, formally Poemify Magazine, is an annual literary and art publication dedicated to celebrating the […]
6 February 2025
B.K.C. Yahka's "The Heart of the Matter" is a comprehensive guide to living a life of purpose, integrity, and spiritual awareness.
15 January 2025
Here, we explore six iconic definitions of poetry from literary giants, unraveling the layers of meaning they provide.
12 January 2025
The Adebisi Amori Literary Contest 3.0, in collaboration with Ikike Arts, is delighted to announce the final results of its highly anticipated 2025 Creative Writing Contest.
12 January 2025
Mother, Did You Know? by Shalom Adéyemí Oluwafikayo, first runner-up, Adebisi Amori Literary Contest 3.0 Mother, Do you remember the last time you took us to […]
12 January 2025
A Canvas of New Beginnings, by Aanuoluwa Williams, Second runner-up, Adebisi Amori Literary Contest 3.0 As I gaze out of the car window, the verdant embrace […]
12 January 2025
Still Imperfect, by Grace Omolola Odukoya, Winner, Adebisi Amori Literary Contest 3.0 It has been a year since I last let my frustrations drip from pen […]
10 January 2025
This poem, 'Wings flee; heaven eats away' explores oppression, freedom, and the human condition, conveying a powerful message about resilience, hope, and the quest for liberty amidst adventure.
7 January 2025
The Adebisi Amori Literary Contest 3.0 is excited to announce the shortlist for this year’s nonfiction prize, themed "Uncharted: Horizons Beyond Us."
7 January 2025
Discover the key stages of book publishing, from editing to marketing, and unlock the path to successful authorship.
6 January 2025
"A Citizen of the World," written by Isaac Aju, is an essay about finding one's voice and connecting with the larger world through art.
1 January 2025
“Just as we know our origin, are we not the origin of such pain?” asks Lee MK II in three poems.
10 December 2024
Renowned poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, a towering voice of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, has died at the age of 81.
6 December 2024
The poems by Gatluak Puok Baluang explore the essence of misrule, mortality, grief, and self-restraint in the face of temptation for revenge occasioned by ethical conflict-power struggle.
3 December 2024
27 November 2024
The review, by Nket Godwin, looks at the poetics of utopia in Amife Sabatina’s collection of poems and flash fiction, Little Worlds.
25 November 2024
Ikike Arts is thrilled to announce the top three winners of the 2024 Pengician Poetry Chapbook Prize, a prestigious literary award that celebrates outstanding poetry chapbooks.
18 November 2024
This poem sings of mother’s craftFor at mother’s feet, this painter becomes a druidLost in the runes of lines and verses/Without the craft of magicFor home […]