In a vibrant celebration of art as resistance, young Nigerians packed a venue in Abuja last weekend for the launch of two poetry collections by writer Victor “Vic’Adex” Adetimilehin Inioluwa. The event highlighted how a generation is increasingly turning to poetry and performance to confront national crises.

The launch of “Poetry Has All My Pain” and “Love Through the Eyes of a Village Boy” evolved into more than a literary event; it became a communal space for expression.

The evening blended powerful poetry recitals with musical performances, offering a raw reflection on issues from insecurity and poverty to personal heartbreak and resilience.

“Young people have real stories, and we are learning to express them,” Vic’Adex told the engaged audience. “I want people to know they are not alone.”

His first collection, described as a “therapeutic journal,” tackles social injustice and personal turmoil. The second, featuring 61 love letters written over 11 years, charts an intimate journey of affection and self-discovery. Together, they archive the complex reality of modern Nigerian youth.

“One hundred years from now, I want to be listed among those who documented what it meant to live in Nigeria at this time,” the author stated, reflecting on his evolution from a “village schoolboy” to a voice for his generation.

The event culminated in an open mic session where attendees shared poems and songs born from their own experiences with unemployment, inequality, and hope.

The launch reinforced a powerful truth: despite being burdened by the nation’s challenges, Nigeria’s youth are boldly creating spaces to heal, critique, and envision a new future, one poem at a time.