Something more than Gibberish Episode 55 - Adaeze Nwankwo

This episode features the amazing poetess from Nigeria, Adaeze Nwankwo (IG: @adaezenwankwo5. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Adaeze Nwankwo featured this week on Something more than Gibberish.

Adaeze C. Nwankwo is a Nigerian poet, editor, and cultural curator whose work explores memory, womanhood, and ancestral legacy. Adaeze was the editor of Manifest Destiny, a powerful poetry collection, and is the author of Replica of My Mother’s Relic, a lyrical tribute to love, loss, and the matriarchal voice.

Adaeze previously served as the Program Director for Teen-Talk under the Abuja Literary Society, where she nurtured young voices through poetry and storytelling. Adaeze’s creative work has evolved into Mitera’s Pot, a spice brand that blends culinary heritage with wellness, reminding people that healing often begins at the table.

Currently, Adaeze is curating poetry events, preparing for her international book tour, and developing multimedia projects that amplify African women’s voices. Adaeze’s poetry has been described as both intimate and arresting “centring African women narratives” through her Igbo cultural lens.

If you are unfamiliar with the work of this amazing soul,, check out her page on Instagram under @adaezenwankwo5 to keep abreast of her work.

Sincere appreciation and humble thanks to Adaeze Nwankwo for featuring on the show this week.