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“One hasn't become a writer until one has distilled writing into a habit, and that habit has been forced into an obsession. Writing has to be an obsession. It has to be something as organic, physiological and psychological as speaking or sleeping or eating.”

Quote by Niyi Osundare

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Niyi Osundare, born in 1947, is a renowned Nigerian poet. His poetry extensively covers social, political, and cultural issues, and is beloved by readers across Nigeria and the African continent. more

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