Poetry’s Role in Society: Insights from O-Jeremiah Agbaakin
In an intriguing discussion with WUGA, O-Jeremiah Agbaakin, a PhD candidate at the University of Georgia, delves into the social significance of poetry. As a distinguished student in the Creative Writing Program, Agbaakin’s expertise lies in crafting evocative poetry, a skill he attributes to his cultural roots and academic pursuits.
Agbaakin, originally from Nigeria, has earned the prestigious John Lewis Writing Grant in Poetry, awarded by the Georgia Writers Association. This accolade, inspired by the enduring legacy of the Civil Rights leader, aims to elevate and support Black writers within Georgia’s literary community.
The recent conversation with WUGA’s Emma Auer provided Agbaakin with an opportunity to reflect on his evolving perspectives regarding poetry as an art form. He also shared some of his recent compositions, offering listeners a glimpse into his creative process.
