Let's do a little introduction. Shall we?
HI, I am Abdulbasit. I am a writer, poet and storyteller with a background in Development Communication. I am passionate about social issues, culture, love, and writing about the diversity of languages.
I have performed at major literary events like Hausa International Book and Arts Festival in Nigeria, Constellations, More Life Poetry, Arts and Vibes, TEDxFCEZaria, and Kaduna Books and Arts Festival (Kabafest).
I have worked with organisations and brands in using poetry to address social issues and to drive key societal change through online campaigns. I have also supported in putting together some of the biggest literary events and creative campaigns in Northern Nigeria.
I’m on a mission to tell stories that matter and stories that driven by voices of people who desire change and are working towards it in our communities.
Let's connect.
Cheers to the good times that come and wash away the sour moments of our lives. Even though I missed out on the first two days, @kabafest was all the berry blast I needed to round up a rough week.
I got the opportunity to perform my poem, "There's A War Coming" which was written on the same day I got my official invitation to be a guest at KabaFest2022.
It means a lot seeing myself metamorphose from watching others to being watched. It signifies a great amount of growth for me and I am grateful and happy for the journey so far.
I was giddy, hyper and all hip on that poetry and music night. All thanks to the company of amazing friends and wonderful performances. Here's to more poetry, more stages and more growth. In Shaa Allah.
#KabaFest2022 #poetry #performance #storytelling #kaduna
Worked on this piece titled "Ilimi Gishiri Ne" for Bridgeconnect Intiative Africa. It was a humbling experience as I got to learn a lot and experience a lot.
This poem takes us on a journey that explores the trials and tribulations of the girl child, in education, in marriage and in childbirth. The poem seeks to address the issues at hand and to seek for a redress for a better opportunity and chance at education and representation for the girl child.
Written and Performed by @abwordsmith_
Shot and Directed by @yazeedu_
Produced by @simpletouchkefazz
Brought to you by @bridgeconnectng
Production Manager: @trainridewithab
#poetry #poem #poetsofinstagram #arewa #hausa #girlchildeducation #girlchild #nigeria #film #ncfund
There is something beautiful about young people being entrusted to help shape the spaces they belong to.
Today, we are excited to introduce the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative Youth Advisory Board — a group of thoughtful young voices who will help guide our vision, strengthen our programmes, and keep us intentional about the communities we serve.
As we continue to grow, we believe conversations around art, literature, and creativity become even more meaningful when young people are part of shaping them.
Please join us in welcoming:
• AbdulBasit Abubakar
• Zara Alim Bakari
• Yazid Mikail
• Fatima Bala
• Aliyu Kutigi
We are deeply excited for this new chapter of Poetic Wednesdays.
𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥
We are pleased to welcome Abdulbasit Abubakar Adamu as one of the guests for BABAFEST 2026.
Abdulbasit Abubakar is a writer, poetry coach, and storyteller with experience in development communication. His works have appeared in Brittle Paper, Guinevere Review, Praxis Magazine, Poets in Nigeria, Words Rhymes & Rhythms, among other publications.
His writing engages social issues, culture, love, and the rich diversity of languages.
He has performed at major literary events including the Hausa International Book and Arts Festival, Constellations, ABUFEST, More Life Poetry, Arts and Vibes, TEDxFCE Zaria, and the Kaduna Books and Arts Festival (KABAFEST). He has also worked with organisations and brands, using poetry in projects that address social issues and drive meaningful change through both online and physical campaigns.
Abdulbasit has served as a judge for the Mudi Sipikin Poetry Slam, Zabafest Poetry Slam, Sobafest Poetry Slam, and Gidan Lafiya Poetry Slam.
#babafest #artfestival
INTRODUCING WORDLINERS 2ND GUEST
We are happy to announce our second guest for the Wordliners Open Mic event: Abdulbasit Abubakar, popularly known by his stage name, AB-Wordsmith.
Abdulbasit is a writer, poetry coach, and storyteller with experience in development communication. His works have appeared in publications like Brittle Paper, Guinevere Review, Praxis Magazine, Poets in Nigeria, and Words Rhymes & Rhythms.
So, are you sure you want to skip the link without registering, while others are grabbing the chance to secure their spot? Stop thinking too much, click the link
#poetryisnotdead #poetryofinstagram #poetrycommunity #openmic #openmic
Since meeting you, I have started to find testimony in the eyeballs of a beautiful damsel like you
Testifying beauty, testifying existence, testifying that not every falling is a bad thing
Sometimes you fall into elevation.
#poetry #spokenword #poetrycommunity
We know the beginning of songs
They start with rhythm, lyrics or symphony
Sometimes the composition might even seem funny
Till the flow finds a way into us
And we are dancing and swaying our hips
Most times, we end up forgetting how they started.
But we pretend to not know the beginning
Of injustice
Because it starts with us saying it is just that
Or just this
Till we start to lose our lives in our streets.
Then we start to lose our faith in the system, in law and in justice
In those times, can we also say, it's just this?
But we are characterised by deficiencies, and we are infants to this society we belong, it's a sickness and it's jaundice.
How the people who are supposed to protect us profile us based on our phones and dey no kia
If we are supposed to enjoy our fundamental human rights or have to fight for our lives with our fundamental human might
E no clear.
So tell me, is there really social justice?
If you were wearing a wig, how will you judge this?
