Kolawole Alatishe — Poetry, Unity, and Human Togetherness: A Book Club Discussion

Kolawole Alatishe, a Nigerian poet and thinker, joins the Quintessential Poetry podcast for a thoughtful exploration of the power of poetry, language, and creative expression. In this book club discussion, he reflects on the emotional, cultural, and philosophical dimensions of poetry, offering insights shaped by lived experience and a deep commitment to storytelling. His 2025 book, HUMAN TOGETHERNESS: Promoting Human Mutual Inter‑dependence, expands on these themes by championing unity, cooperation, and the transformative potential of human interconnectedness. This spoken word poetry conversation highlights his reflective voice, his approach to meaning-making, and the ways poetry connects us across borders and identities.