Naija's Cry: POETRY AND PLAYS: A Nation Bleeds. A People Speak. A Cry Becomes a Revolution.

Naija's Cry is more than a book. It is a movement.
A blazing anthology of poetry and dramatic plays, this groundbreaking collection boldly captures the raw voice of Nigeria-its pain, its resilience, its resistance, and its relentless hope.

Written by Obani Oluwabiyi Anthony Boyede Greenlyte, with soul-stirring contributions from talented young creatives, Naija's Cry shines a spotlight on the everyday battles of a nation confronting fuel scarcity, inflation, corruption, identity, tradition, and transformation.
Each poem, each play, each line is a heartbeat, a cry for change and a call to action.

What You'll Experience in This Book:
A Nation in Crisis - A stage play that unpacks the fuel shortages, inflation, and poverty that plague everyday Nigerians, told through gripping, real-life characters.

Omi-Sayo: Guardian of the Sea - A breathtaking fantasy inspired by Yoruba mythology, where goddesses rise to restore justice.
The Lion of Biafra, Lisabi's Legacy, The Tragic Hero of Ijaye - Stories of revolution, courage, and national pride from Nigeria's rich history.
Nnma: The Dancer Who Refused to Break - A contemporary epic of dreams, rejection, and the fire it takes to rise again.
Poetry that bleeds truth - From The Queen's Lament to Chains of the Damned, these verses echo the sorrow, survival, and spirit of a nation.

Why This Book Matters:

• It is a mirror to Nigeria's soul
• A megaphone for the unheard
• A stage for stories too powerful to stay silent
• A celebration of culture, resilience, and rebirth

This Book Is For:

• Lovers of contemporary African literature
• Theatre enthusiasts and performers
• Readers of political drama, cultural heritage, and poetic justice
• Educators, students, and changemakers
• Anyone who believes in the power of words to rebuild a nation

This is not just poetry. This is not just theatre. This is Nigeria-roaring in rhythm, rising in fire, and refusing to be silent.

Are you ready to hear Naija's Cry?

Read it. Feel it. Become the voice that answers.