The Power of Live Action in Poetry🎭

#DenjaAbdullahi is a Nigerian poet, writer, and literary figure

who uses poetry as his main medium to entertain and educate. His 56th birthday on August 30 (organized in collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Authors at the Mamman Vatsa Writers Village in Abuja), celebrated the dynamic art of fusing #poetry and #theater. This innovative approach highlights the power of spoken word in bringing poetry to life and pays homage to Nigeria's rich oral tradition.

As he points out,
"We were largely oral in Nigeria before writing. Traditionally, our poetry is an oral tradition recited often with drums and musical instruments. Spoken word is modern but has its roots in the past. The poetic form can be used to teach any subject on earth. From the classical times, every subject, from the humanities to the sciences, started with poetry as a means of knowledge sharing."

He acknowledged the media's role in promoting literary works - his first work was published long ago by Herald newspaper. 

By blending traditional oral storytelling with modern performance elements, Abdullahi's work bridges the past and present, offering a unique literary experience that resonates with diverse audiences.

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