“Sitting to think of what to write will only set your ass on fire, give you headache, twist your face to look stupid, instead, walk around with a blank mind and something from somewhere will fill it up.”

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.