One of the selling points for the collection is the rich array of stars that it boasts, including J P Clark (regarded as one of the ancestors of written poetry in Nigeria), Uzor Maxim Uzoatu (the acclaimed 'god' of poetry), Ogaga Ifowodo (renowned activist poet), Remi Raji (literary administrator and scholar of international repute), Jumoke Verissimo (one of the new generation's thoughtful ink spillers), Okinba Launko (the pen name of Femi Osofisan, a name that speaks for itself in reputation), Omohan Ebhodaghe (a Facebook celebrity writer), Tanure Ojaide (award-winning poet), Obi Nwakanma (critic and renowned poet), Ismail Bala (scholar and poet), Uche Nduka, Peter Akinlabi, Richard Ali and Tolu Ogunlesi (award-winning journalist and Twitter sensation).
Others include award winners and popular poets like Afam Akeh, E E Sule, Hope Eghagha, Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, Kole Ade-Odutola, Ifi Amadiume, Tade Akin Aina, Funso Aiyejina, Amatoritsero Ede, Zainabu Jallo, Adebayo Lamikanra, Akeem Lasisi, Cyril Obi, Olu Oguibe, Chidi Anthony Opara, Femi Oyebode, Jekwu Ozoemene, Prince Abiathar Zadok, Sumaila Umaisha and Molara Wood.
Link: http://wawabookreview.com/2016/03/15/597/
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