Iquo DianaAbasi

Iquo DianaAbasi is a Nigerian poet, fiction writer, performance artist, editor, and environmental advocate. Quotes "As a writer I generally do not have the luxury of becoming numb to things around me." Interview with Words Rhymes & Rhythm – on writing and fearless speech. "I just write the stories that come to me and refuse to go away." In Conversation with Iquo DianaAbasi – on how she chooses stories. "I find myself repeatedly drawn to the human condition and the psychological turmoil that people go through when faced with challenging situations." In Conversation with Iquo DianaAbasi – on recurring themes in her writing. "I believe that the earth is mother to us all, and we each owe her a duty to care for her." Interview with Words Rhymes & Rhythm – on environmental responsibility. "Hope is definitely to be found in my writing now. There is resilience—we will not give up." A Conversation with Iquo DianaAbasi – on the evolution of her writings "When I write I do not think first of the audience... I like to think that anyone anywhere would be moved by a good story." In Conversation with Iquo DianaAbasi – on writing for readers. External links Category:Living people Category:Poets from Nigeria Category:Nigerian writers