The Arthub, Lagos

23/07/2026

CCPI CELEBRATES PROF. WOLE SOYINKA @ 92

Some voices do not merely echo through time—they become part of it. Yours is one of them. Through every page, verse, and thought, you have reminded us that literature is not simply written; it is lived, inherited, and remembered.

May your legacy continue to inspire generations of dreamers, thinkers, and storytellers. Thank you for enriching the world with words that will forever outlive the moments in which they were born.

Adegbite Uthman Adeyemi
+2348162406757
Secretary, CCPI.

27/06/2026

THE CREATIVE NEST
(...chest of creativity)

The Creative Nest is an open literary platform, established by Cross Country Poetry Initiative for poets and creatives from Nigeria and across the oceans to creatively unbundle their hearts via the genres of literature and the art.

If you are willing to be part of this group as a participant or ADMIN, please
click the following link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/K4hWiZInuEkHeNOTLj18tZ

You may call:

0816 240 6757
Adegbite Uthman Adeyemi
Secretary, CCPC

18/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE
Ref: PIN / CCPC / 1
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 01:30PM

NEW DAWN FOR CCPC: ZONAL COORDINATORS ONBOARDED

The Cross Country Poetry Celebration (CCPC) enters a transformative phase with the official appointment of Zonal Coordinators across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This strategic expansion marks a new dawn for the movement; decentralising leadership, deepening grassroots engagement, and strengthening our commitment to poetry as a unifying force.

We are pleased to unveil the distinguished coordinators and their regions.

· Salome Ikoyoyo – South South (SS)
· Babatunde Sanyaolu – South West (SW)
· Abdullahi Idi Dahiru – North East (NE)
· Richard Inya – South East (SE)
· Isyaku Bala Ibrahim – North Central (NC)

These literary leaders will oversee planning, coordination, and ex*****on of CCPC activities at zonal and state levels, working with local hosts and creative communities to ensure seamless nationwide participation.

This milestone reflects our resolve to build a vibrant, inclusive platform where Nigerian poetry thrives—from the classroom to the stage, from indigenous languages to global conversations.



For media inquiries:
📞 +2348162406757
📧 [email protected]

Signed:
Adegbite Uthman (Yemirite)
Cross Country Poetry Celebration (CCPC)

19/02/2026

I have evolved into the person I am today due to your unwavering presence in my life. I extend my gratitude to you and everyone who has been supportive since the early days of my poetry journey, which began in "nineteen gbororo".

Eriatadipoet,
Warri, Nigeria.

31/12/2025

06/11/2025

PIN@10: CONNECTING OUR STORY VIA PHOTOS

DAY ONE - 24-10-25: NATIONAL POETRY SLAM PHOTOS
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e7rBGvp7iqM34XoFAIPrOPKnkAtTdrrp?usp=sharing
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DAY TWO: 25-10-25: CLOSING/AWARDS CEREMONY:*

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1cciMILrSdI1Jw1WfHv5c8iAOhm3Ajv20?usp=sharing