Vic’Adex celebrates resilience of Nigerians as he launches Two-In-One Poetry collections in Abuja
CHIGOZIE AMADI
Emerging Nigerian poet Victor Adetimilehin Inioluwa, fondly known as Vic’Adex, says his newly launched poetry collections embody the unbroken spirit of Nigerians who continue to “make water out of hard rocks” despite the nation’s many challenges.
Speaking at the Abuja launch of his two-in-one literary offering, Poetry Has All My Pain and Love Through the Eyes of a Village Boy, the young writer described Nigerians as “fighters who never give up,” insisting that his work mirrors that enduring resilience.
“These books represent that thoroughly,” he told journalists and the crowd of poetry lovers who turned out to support him.
The event drew a vibrant mix of young creatives, poetry enthusiasts and art supporters who filled the venue with energy, laughter, and applause. It featured a blend of spoken word and musical performances that created an easy, reflective ambience many described as a refreshing departure from conventional book presentations.
In discussing the creative journey behind the works, Vic’Adex opened up about the defining experiences that shaped his voice.
He traced his beginnings to his teenage years as “a naïve village schoolboy,” explaining that poetry became his sanctuary and eventually, the medium through which he best expresses himself.
“Poetry chose me,” he said. “Since my teenage years, it has always been the easiest way for me to say what I feel.”
One of the books, Poetry Has All My Pain, chronicles emotional struggles and heartbreak while capturing the harsh realities of living in Nigeria; insecurity, poverty, and social injustice.
Vic’Adex described the book as his “therapeutic journal,” where he poured out the weight of experiences he had carried for years.
The second collection, Love Through the Eyes of a Village Boy, contains 61 love letters written over 11 years, documenting the relationships and affections that have shaped his personal growth.
According to him, publishing the works was driven by a desire to offer the world something enduring.
“I’ve written many poems over the years, about 500 – 700. Putting them into book form is my way of ensuring that 100 years from now, I will be counted among Nigerian creatives who documented the complexity of our time,” he said.
He expressed hope that readers, especially young Nigerians, would find their own stories echoed in the collections.
“I want people to know they are not alone,” he noted. “If I could pass through certain phases and come out stronger, they can too.”
Vic’Adex revealed that his next body of work will shift towards his philosophical reflections — his beliefs and the reasons behind them.
The launch featured performances and interactions, as attendees celebrated a writer whose work captures both personal vulnerability and the larger Nigerian experience.
