Blacc

my poetry chapbook, ‘A Black Bird Sings About Loss’ is now officially out! 😊❤️ Get your copy for ₦5,000 via the link below: afrihillpress.com/product/a-blac… #ABlackBirdSingsAboutLoss #NewRelease #Poetry

El Cupido 🌹

as a creative, you should beware of yes-men around you.

@sacchiereads a lot, lol. before this weekend runs out, I’m sure I will still come across few others. when I check the writer’s bio and noticed it was generated with AI, that marks the beginning of my suspicion.

@justblacc_ 😭poetry with AI??? Omo mehn

I think there’s an intersection between Nigerian creatives being unable to accept criticism and Nigerian creatives actively using AI

@sacchiereads it’s just the gut! like you think an editor who is a also a writer won’t recognize an AI generated work by mere reading? the usual AI rhyme scheme, stanza break, dictionamong others. the last time I confronted a writer via mail, omo, bro was just sending me threats 😭😂.

@sacchiereads hours ago, while going through some poetry submissions, i came across poems I suspected were written by AI, i tested the poems on two softwares, they were 100% AI generated. i just deleted them cos I don’t even have the strength to mail the rogue writers and tell them their sins.

@WisdomAdediji wrote a very beautiful review on my newly published and released poetry chapbook ‘A Black Bird Sings About Lost. thank you ❤️. read: wisdomadediji.substack.com/p/the-fluidity…

Submissions for The Ugly Review: The Beginning Issue are now officially closed. We appreciate everyone who took the time to send in their work and share their stories with us. Thank you for being part of this first journey. Selected contributors will be contacted in due time.

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Submissions for The Ugly Review: The Beginning Issue are now officially closed. We appreciate everyone who took the time to send in their work and share their stories with us. Thank you for being part of this first journey. Selected contributors will be contacted in due time.

my brother, @Garricologist Emerald is in need of your help to fulfill his MFA dream at the University of Mississippi. your help and donation will be appreciated 🙏🏿❤️ gofundme.com/f/support-mich…

Hiring!!! I need an intern (NYSC) presently camping in Lagos with this Batch to work with me as Learning and Development Intern. Requirements: 1. Minimum of 2’1 in a HR/Social Science/ Management Science course 2. Very solid O’level result 3. Strong Interest in HR and L&D (Show workings with HR courses you’ve taken or HR roles you’ve done before) 4. Ready to resume in May and commit the next 10months to the role. Apply by dropping link to your LinkedIn profile in the comment section. I will DM to ask for your CV if I find your LinkedIn page good. Salary: Very Attractive! Help repost biko

One of our fellows, Testimony Odey, has been selected for the Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD)'s 2026 West Africa Road Residency, in collaboration with the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity (UK) and the Schomburg Centre for Research in Black Culture (US)!🥳

I recognize the importance of accountability in public fundraisers, and it’s completely valid to seek clarity. At the same time, it helps that such concerns are raised in good faith, without unfound assumptions and ridicule. Please let’s get Emerald to Ole Miss!!!🫶🫶

They also liaise with government regulations and provide official, up-to-date direction to ensure students remain in good standing. Thank you to everyone who has shown generosity in donating, liking, retweeting, quoting, and taken the time to ask thoughtful questions so far.

with their schools to stay aligned with evolving guidance and timelines. These offices are responsible for guiding international students on immigration compliance, visa status, enrollment requirements, travel advisories, and policy changes that may affect their studies.

not, alternative resumption dates are being considered. For further context, ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) is a widely recognized support structure among international students and academic institutions globally. Affected students are in ongoing communication

with their schools, ensuring they stay informed and compliant with any updates. This also means universities are not operating in a vacuum, they’re providing direction based on evolving policies. There is still a possibility of resumption for Fall if conditions improve, and if

has all the answers yet, many affected international students, including Nigerians, are actively working with their schools’ ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) offices for proper guidance and professional advice. Affected students are in constant communication

Hello everyone. I’ve seen a number of comments under @Garricologist fundraiser, and I think it’s important to add some context. Nigerian students are still applying to U.S. universities and continuing to receive offers. While the current restrictions remain uncertain and no one