Obakanse S. Lakanse

Obakanse Lakanse, poet, teacher and literary essayist holds a B.A in English and an M.A in Literature-in English. He has published his poems and essays in some of the country’s best-selling newspapers and on Africanwriter.com

The Will to Believe: Poetry by Obakanse Lakanse

Poetry Obakanse S. Lakanse - April 1, 2018

Six Dates: Poems by Obakanse Lakanse

Poetry Obakanse S. Lakanse - November 14, 2016

Towards A Revaluation of Nigerian Poetry

Essays & Reviews Obakanse S. Lakanse - September 19, 2016

The Gate Keepers’ Chronicles: Poems by Obakanse S. Lakanse

Poetry Obakanse S. Lakanse - September 19, 2016

Contemporary Nigerian Drama: Where ‘Art’ Thou?

Essays & Reviews Obakanse S. Lakanse - September 5, 2016

Writers Extending Literary Frontiers

Essays & Reviews Obakanse S. Lakanse - June 13, 2007

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