“...promises a lush mix of evocative singing, contemplative, gripping melodies and sonorous folklore — all used as perfect vehicle for unforgettable poetry.”
Iquo DianaAbasi's prose has a fluency and assuredness that makes for compulsive reading, with a euphony that betokens her poetic pedigree. These are seasoned tales, with punchlines to surprise even the jaded.
Symphony of Becoming is my debut published collection of poems.
It was shortlisted for the NLNG Nigeria prize for literature, and the ANA poetry prize. It has also been shortlisted for the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature.
I perform my poetry, often with a touch of Ibibio folklore. I also write prose and find creative expression in writing scripts for radio and screen. My first collection of poems; Symphony of Becoming, was published in 2013…