About “The Day’s Last Breath”

1. What was your motivation for writing “The Day’s Last Breath”?

As a Nigerian growing up in Nigeria, the poem was inspired by the typical evening life in Nigeria.

2. What challenges—if any—did you have writing your poem?

None.

3. What is your favourite line—if any—in “The Day’s Last Breath”?

“…for the day has grown old.”

4. What do you want people to walk away with after reading “The Day’s Last Breath”?

There’s beauty in the simplest of things; a regular Saturday morning, a regular evening, a regular Sunday morning. Anything.

5. Is there anything else you would like to talk about regarding “The Day’s Last Breath” that hasn’t been asked?

No.

Reading

1. What are you currently reading?

Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett.

2. Do you have a favourite book? If so, what is it?

None. 

3. What is your favourite poet or author, if any? 

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

4. Do you gravitate towards reading genres outside the ones you write?

I seldomly read genres outside those I write. Well, when I do, and it catches my fancy. I explore writing such genres.

Writing

1. Why do you write?

Because it’s one way I feel heard.

2. What do you love about being a poet?

The fact that I can express myself in few and yet beautiful words. 

3. What time of the day do you write, and do you have a writing routine? 

I don’t have a routine; I write anytime, anywhere. As long as there’s an inspiration.

4. Where do you get your ideas from?

Daily and personal experiences, experiences and stories of others.

5. How long does it take you to write your projects?

No specific duration. It all depends on different factors: inspiration, theme, mood. 

6. What advice would you give to other authors/writers/poets?

Your voice matters. The world can’t wait to hear you, so keep the ink flowing.

7. What project(s) are you currently working on?

Chronicles of African women. It’s a collection of stories [by] different African women.