Wole Adedoyin interviews Adeniran Abdbasit Adeyemi: Literary Appreciation Fuels Passionate Writers Who Aim to Evoke Emotions and Inspire Society

WA: TELL US WHAT YOU’VE WRITTEN, WHAT YOU'RE CURRENTLY WRITING.
ADEYEMI: I’m a writer whose objectivity has centered on building every garden with love and implementing the art of capturing the heart of everyone with the insignia of love .over the years, I  have been able to scribble more than hundred poems to capture a range of emotions and experiences that individuals encounter in their lives. They offer solace to those who may be struggling with personal challenges, facing obstacles, or going through difficult times in their relationships. By reading this collection, you can find comfort and inspiration to help you overcome your struggles and move towards a happier, more fulfilling life. I hope these poems will bring you solace and guide you towards a path of greatness, productivity, and happiness.

WA: WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT A PIECE OF WRITING?
ADEYEMI: Well, I can actually reminisce to the feelings deriving while surfing online and reading many   inspiring journals that energize me in writing extensively. However, I find pleasure in writing and this is why I’m very dedicated to it, because an adage says ‘’ you must let what you know how to do the best speak before your utterances wherever you thread.

WA: WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE WRITERS AND WHY?
ADEYEMI: It is important to look after the legends and introspect new ideas that will be significant in building the world of creativity.  In this vein, I have many indigenous writers I tap from their feat, the likes of Prof NIyi Osundare, I’ve loved to take his path in writing due to his use of diction and style of composing poems in sanitizing the dirty linen of the country. Even though his lines of poetry aren’t in any way similar to love. Another writer I feel excited to have been blessed to have as my favorite writer, is poet Rasaq Malik Gbolahan, who in his subliminal poetry collections I tap my muse from.

WA: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW WRITER STARTING OUT?
ADEYEMI: As we all know advice is just an optional, it’s either to be harken to or discarded. Writing is a medium of communication with divine prophecy and a way of walking life to one’s desired shore. I never start writing because I want to earn fame or to acquire money. I believe it’s a call to serve and this is why if I’m not busy writing on paper, I will rather be inside my room surfing the internet and introspecting new ideas of writing. Writing has been part of me since my childhood.

WA: WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO WRITE?
ADEYEMI: People's works inspire me a lot. I find every pattern of writing useful so I can be accessible to write my own in a unique way to affect the emotion of the readers

WA: DO YOU HAVE A WRITING ROUTINE?
A place that’s special? I have no secluded place I write at, I believe in the power of spirit as i write as spirit leads

WA: HOW, WHEN AND WHY DID YOU FIRST START WRITING?
ADEYEMI: I started my writing career at age 15, when I was in secondary school. During that time, I earnestly devoted almost every day to writing, I would write and take my piece of writing to my English Teacher of that time to edit for me, and also rebrand as a new bride in the form of his husband. He would put me through on how to make every sentence of the writing simple and count on how the writing will catch the attention of the readers when sighted

WA: WHAT WAS THE FIRST PIECE YOU EVER HAD PUBLISHED?
ADEYEMI: I have almost 100 poems unpublished in my diary due to financial constraints, and I hope someday I have the power to bring it all alive as a book for every reader to learn from.

WA: DO YOU ADDRESS PARTICULAR THEMES OR ISSUES IN YOUR WRITING?
ADEYEMI: Yes, theme of love that conquers the every situation of life

WA: HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED SENDING YOUR WRITING OUT INTO THE WORLD?
ADEYEMI: Every day of my life I feel so excited to give glory to the lord for making me a writer that readers learn from his feet. Even though my works are yet to be published, I see greatness and love characterizing my writing in the look of every reader that stumbles upon them.

WA: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS FROM?
ADEYEMI: I usually get my own ideas of writing out of excitement in reading other writers’ works. I come across the glory, either African or non- African.

WA: HOW DID YOU GET YOUR PUBLISHER?
ADEYEMI: I’m hoping to get my works published once I have the financial capacity to tackle it.

WA: TELL US WHAT KIND OF RESPONSES YOU GET FROM AUDIENCES.
ADEYEMI: People from far and near used to eulogize and appreciate raw talent in me while reading my works from my wall on social media, majority of my friends today got connected with me to strike friendships together due to my writing pattern that affects them. They are my inspiration at all times.

WA: HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU?
ADEYEMI:  A lot of people find out more about me mostly on Facebook, even beyond the fence of my hometown. Till this moment, almost everybody on my social media handles shift their bench towards me due to the fact that my style of writing intoxicates them mostly.

WA: TIPS, TRICKS, THINGS TO PASS ON TO DEDICATED WRITE?
ADEYEMI: Writing is more than just entertainment; it's a layered craft. Mastering your skills is like learning to expertly chop onions - the world will recognize and appreciate your talent. Literary appreciation fuels passionate writers who aim to evoke emotions and inspire society.

WA: ANY TYPICAL/COMMON MISTAKES THAT NEW WRITERS TEND TO MAKE?
ADEYEMI: New writers often make mistakes by feeling discouraged and skipping proofreading. Before sharing their work with the world for feedback, it's crucial for them to revise and edit for clarity and impact.

WA: WHICH OF YOUR BOOKS WERE THE MOST ENJOYABLE TO WRITE?
ADEYEMI: I love writing love poems more than essays. Sometimes I shuttle from writing love poems to narrative essays. Love is the antidote of boredom. It keeps us alive and energizes our ability to perform better in every relationship we stumble upon. Love is profoundly a therapeutic feeling.

WA: TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK? WHAT WAS THE JOURNEY LIKE?
ADEYEMI: If I’ve had enough to stake a game with several publishers to have my book published, I could’ve done that before this present moment. I pray to have the capability to get my works published so that readers can acknowledge it as they carry it around like a cross.

WA: WHAT IS THE KEY THEME AND/OR MESSAGE IN THE BOOK?
ADEYEMI: I have many unpublished works in my yard to unveil to the world , as I look further to write more and perhaps someday I  have enough strength to convert it into a book , both chapbook and hardcopy.

WA: WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU ONLINE?
ADEYEMI: I can be reached on these following social media
Facebook : Adéniran Abdbasit Adéyẹmí
Whatsapp: +2348138755029
Twitter: Abdbasit Adéyẹmi
Gmail: Adeniranabdbasitadeyemi@gmail.com

Adeniran Abdbasit Adeyemi is a Nigerian writer, translator, and cultural promoter. He is skilled in English and Yoruba and enjoys writing articles, essays, and poems. His work has been featured in various publications and anthologies. He is passionate about literature and building a strong literary community. Currently living in Lagos, he finds joy in creating and giving back. In this interview with Wole Adedoyin, he talks about his passion for writing.