“My father told me that it is only a mad man that keeps bushy hairs. I asked him, "what about the great men with bushy hairs?". He replied, "education had made them mad, so study to be wise and sane.”

Michael Bassey Johnson is a Nigerian poet and playwright. His work often explores themes of identity, colonialism, and cultural resilience, blending sharp social commentary with lyrical precision. Known for his distinctive voice in African literature, he remains a significant figure in postcolonial writing.