By Chisomo Phiri
One of renowned Nigerian authors Michael Bodam Afuwai pen name El-Peters has published a book called ‘Back-When In Time’.
In an interview, Afuwai who is also a poet and spoken word artist said his book which was released on June 12,2023 is centered around; Hope, Courage, Love, Faith, and Nature.
“Yes, the book is a collection of movie inspire poems with a touch of sketch.
“My sincere gratitude goes to the following artists;Desoji Arts, Ayomide Arts, Olaleye Abdullah, and ArtbyPhemmy,” he said.
Afuwai said what motivated him to write the book is his love for creative writing, artwork, and a means to earn a living.
He said currently, people can access the hard copies of his book on Selar platform only by simply clicking: https://selar.co/v9fk .
The author concluded by urging his fellow writers in the world that they should always face their fears by; writing more, reading more, watching more movies, and connecting themselves with nature daily for them to become creative writers and accomplish their dreams in the writing industry.
Afuwai started writing casually in 2011 but took it seriously in 2017.
The author participated in the fourth edition of Nigeria’s Pen on Fire in 2021.
He is also the winner of the’DESOJI BIRTHDAY CONTEST 2020′.
As author, Afuwai is inspired by legendary authors Shakespeare, Richard Wright, John Grisham, Wole Soyinka, and David Rubadiri.
And apart from being a writer, poet and spoken word artist, Afuwai is also a Law graduate and is currently on his way to be called to the Nigerian Bar.
