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The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the beauty of poetry and the enduring power of storytelling. In Episode 58, Servio is joined by Hallelujah Esther, a writer, teacher, and passionate literary enthusiast. With a deep appreciation for poetry that speaks to memory, justice, and shared humanity, she brings both sensitivity and conviction to her reflections. In this episode, Hallelujah Esther reflects on four poems: • No Coffin No Grave by Jared Angira • They Too Are the Earth by Niyi Osundare • Ours to Plough Not to Plunder by Niyi Osundare • Giant Shoulder by Hallelujah Esther You can connect with Hallelujah Esther on Facebook via Ale Esther. Be sure to like, comment, share, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Poems I Love, airing every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #JaredAnjira #NiyiOsundare #HallelujahEsther #ServioGbadamosi
The Poems I Love Episode 58 | Hallelujah Esther
Snippet | Episode 58 | Hallelujah Esther
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the enduring power of poetry and storytelling. In Episode 57, Servio is joined by Kayode Sanni, a creative professional working at the intersection of music, media, and communications. Trained in Music Technology and shaped by both classical and contemporary vocal studies, he brings a distinctive blend of technical expertise and artistic sensitivity to his work. His media experience spans reporting, news casting, editing, presentation, content strategy, and digital communications across radio, publishing, and online platforms. Through his roles with organisations such as Noirledge Publishing, Jamz FM, Lead Radio, and several nonprofit foundations, Kayode has built a reputation for clarity, creativity, and dependable execution. He currently supports creative teams, faith communities, and development-focused organisations in shaping narratives, strengthening engagement, and delivering impactful programmes. In this episode, Kayode Sanni reflects on four poems: • The First Time We Said Hello by Rudy Francisco • The Detection by Olanike Asake Crownway • When You Say I Love You by Olanike Asake Crownway • Still Waters by Servio Gbadamosi The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #RudyFrancisco #OlanikeAsakeCrownway #ServioGbadamosi
The Poems I Love Episode 57 | Kayode Sanni
Snippet | Episode 57 | Kayode Sanni
Snippet | Episode 56 | Obafemi Thanni
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the enduring power of poetry and storytelling. In Episode 56, Servio is joined by Ọbáfẹ́mi Thanni, a poet whose works of poetry and fiction have received Pushcart Prize nominations. An alumnus of the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study Writers’ Workshop, his writing has appeared in 20.35 Anthology, Lolwe, Kissing Dynamite Poetry, Wildness, Oyster River Pages, SAND, Parentheses Journal, Contemporary Verse 2, and other publications. He was shortlisted for the 2023 Public Space Writing Fellowship and the 2022 Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize, and received an honourable mention from the Berlin Writing Prize in 2022. Thanni divides his time between Ibadan, Abuja, and Lucille, making ongoing attempts at beauty. In this episode, Ọbáfẹ́mi Thanni reflects on four poems: • Mountain Dew Commercial Disguised as a Love Poem by Matthew Olzmann • The Second Contemplation by Pamilerin Jacob • Social Skills Training by Solmaz Sharif • October by Louise Glück The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe—and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #Ọbáfẹ́miThanni #MatthewOlzmann #PamilerinJacob #SolmazSharif #LouiseGlück #ServioGbadamosi
The Poems I Love Episode 56 | Ọbáfẹ́mi Thanni
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into shared spaces of language, memory, and feeling. From time to time, special guests join the programme to reflect on poems that have shaped their inner lives, celebrating the enduring power of poetry and storytelling. In Episode 55, Servio is joined by Tariq Agboola, a poet, editor, and law student. His work has appeared in Lucent Dreaming, Aké Review, ANMLY, Magma Poetry, Poetry Column NND, SoFloPoJo, and Olumo Review, among others. A shortlisted writer for the Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize in poetry, Tariq won the Blessing Kolajo Poetry Prize 2024 and was first runner-up for the Fireflies Prize 2024. He currently serves as Vice President (Literary) of the Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan. In this episode, Tariq Agboola reflects on three poems: • Ode to Gossips by Safia Elhillo • Hunger by Rasaq Malik Gbolahan • Good Bones by Maggie Smith The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival ##TariqAgboola #SafiaElhillo #RasaqMalikGbolahan #MaggieSmith #ServioGbadamosi
The Poems I Love Episode 55 | Tariq Agboola
Snippet | Episode 55 | Tariq Agboola
The Poems I Love brings poetry to life through expressive readings and thoughtful conversations. Hosted by poet and publisher Servio Gbadamosi, the podcast explores classical and contemporary poems from around the world, inviting listeners into intimate encounters with language, memory, and meaning. From time to time, special guests join the programme to share poems that have touched their hearts, celebrating the beauty of poetry, storytelling, and shared human emotions. In Episode 54, Servio is joined by Nurain Oladeji, a Nigerian poet and writer based in Lagos whose work explores themes of belonging, movement, identity, and the emotional landscapes of human experience. He is the author of the poetry chapbook Home Is a Heart That Flees (2024), published as part of the Kumi: New Generation African Poets chapbook box set by the African Poetry Book Fund and Akashic Books, a project dedicated to showcasing new and emerging African poetic voices. Oladeji’s poems and creative writing have been widely published in notable literary journals and magazines, including Transition, Acumen, Olongo Africa, Dunes Review, and The Chaffin Journal, reflecting his engagement with both Nigerian and international literary spaces. Beyond publication, his contributions to the literary community include participation in platforms such as Chapbook Chats hosted by the African Poetry Book Fund, where new African poets engage in conversations about craft, influence, and creative process. Through his writing and sustained involvement in poetry communities across and beyond Africa, Oladeji continues to shape contemporary poetic discourse. In this episode, Nurain Oladeji reflects on the following poems: • Failing at Flying by Jack Gilbert • Divine Wrath by Adélia Prado • The Art of Disappearing by Naomi Shihab Nye • Letter to Someone Living Fifty Years from Now by Matthew Olzmann • The God Who Loves You by Carl Dennis The Poems I Love airs every Wednesday on Spotify and YouTube. Do not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #ThePoemsILove #PoetryPodcast #Poetry #Poems #AfricanPoetry #African Literature #Noirledge #NoirledgePublishing #Publisher #Storytelling #NigerianPoets #Literature #IbadanFestival #NurainOladeji #JackGilbert #AdéliaPrado #NaomiShihabNye #MatthewOlzmann #CarlDennis #ServioGbadamosi
The Poems I Love Episode 54 | Nurain Oladeji
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