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Ukata, Edwardson

7 months

Guys, I'm thrilled to share that I got into the MFA program at WashU! I've been hoarding this for a while because I was completely overwhelmed, but yes, I accept congratulations, and donations too! 🤩🥳

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

My poem, published in @poetrymagazine ! Took me a while to really let this out.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Finally garnered the energy to tweet this. First acceptance of the year from @poetrymagazine ! Phew! Dream come true!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

Guys, I'm so grateful for all the love and support shown to me since sharing this! 😊 Achieving this dream proves to be much more expensive than I can afford, so I'm seeking your further support with my GoFundMe campaign: . Please donate and share widely!✨

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

Guys, I'm thrilled to share that I got into the MFA program at WashU! I've been hoarding this for a while because I was completely overwhelmed, but yes, I accept congratulations, and donations too! 🤩🥳

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

I've not been here for a while, had a lot of things going on with me. But this poem in the recent issue of @FolioLitJournal (a very personal one) makes me so happy, everyday.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

8 months

@somto_Ihezue This is just razz 😂

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Did I tweet that I got accepted into my dream @Lolwe_ 's forthcoming October issue??! Elated is the word!!! 🥳🥳🥳

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Super excited to have my poems published in @Lolwe_ today! 🥳 You can read the poems here: Cheers! ✨😊

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

I made the longlist for the Frontier OPEN (2022) Prize. That's a huge step and validating experience. Super happy for more to come. 🤭✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

Guys, I'm so grateful for your love, support, and generosity so far. We're over half way there, moving at $2,800+ already. Please don't stop sharing. Please don't stop donating: ! Thank you so much!! ✨✨

Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

Guys, I'm thrilled to share that I got into the MFA program at WashU! I've been hoarding this for a while because I was completely overwhelmed, but yes, I accept congratulations, and donations too! 🤩🥳

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

Nigerian critics who critique "Nigerian" Poetry to be losing its essence to American techniques (etc) are just very exaggerative because how, exactly, is a poem Nigerian? I still, despite my searches, have not found one poetry form invented by a Nigerian. As a matter of fact—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

4 months

I've just finished final touches on a full-length poetry manuscript and looking for publishers, where to submit, open prizes, etc! Please recommend, #poetrytwitter

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Up on ( @PoetryFound , @poetrymagazine ) POETRY!!! So glad to see the chapter four of "With My Father like Scent with a Flower" up on the beautiful magazine. I share this space with profound writers like @ilya_poet , @caesarah_ , @Panini500bc , @somto_Ihezue .

With My Father, like Scent with a Flower—IV

Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

www.poetryfoundation.org

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

@OlneyMagazine gave me joy yesterday in abundance. I'm very happy to share my poem published in their latest print issue. I do hope y'all enjoy this piece of reality. Many cheers!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

Hi, everyone! It's my birthday in exactly two weeks and all I'm still asking for is help to get to MO and settle for my MFA at Washington University in St Louis. 🙏 Please support my GoFundMe:

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

4 months

It's my birthday today and even though I was so excited for it last night, I woke up entirely gloomy and bland. Anyway, please support my MFA relocation campaign by donating to and sharing my GoFundMe: Thank you!! ✨

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Finally got my contributor copy from @Channel_LitMag ! Love to see my poem! ✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

"i will celebrate anything i see or am, and sing, and laugh, and deny nothing." ~Walt Whitman

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Happy birthday to me! Just sharing that I got balloons, and also this pretty old picture of innocence. LOL. I'm happy to make it to another year! Phew! I'm accepting presents! Everything beautiful! 🥰

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

4 months

Okay, I'm happier now, so, photos!!! Happy Birthday to me! 🥳🥳 Support my beauty today! 😘

Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

4 months

It's my birthday today and even though I was so excited for it last night, I woke up entirely gloomy and bland. Anyway, please support my MFA relocation campaign by donating to and sharing my GoFundMe: Thank you!! ✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

Signed a contract and received galleys of my forthcoming mother-inclined horror with Vasterien Lit. I'm super excited!!! ✨🥺

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

Hi guys, my name's Ukata, Edwardson, and I'm a queer nonbinary writer. I'm originally from Ahoada, Ahoada East, but was adopted and raised by an Ọgba family in ONELGA, Rivers State. My pronouns are they/them, and I'd love it if you support my GoFundMe:

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

HONCHO 👨‍👩‍👧

@OGsteve5

6 months

@eddiewatson31 @MrsZanga @Chima2ude @ChUul0Vibez1 You are not from rivers Ogba,Egbema,Ndoni are inseparable Ukata gaybriel bobrisky 🤡 We are igbos Stop pushing your stupid agenda

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Yesterday, @RulerlessLit sent @sodiqoyekan a rejection email for their poems which the founder and editor termed "amazing" and was willing to publish, just until they discovered that @sodiqoyekan had once retweeted a tweet about NFTs for African Artists. Dis not d interestin part

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

I dismantled this chapbook because it didn't go anywhere else, and every time I read it afterwards, I felt like a failure. Hoping to rework on it. Wish me well #writerscommunity

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

Elated to share that I'll be starring in this poetry showcase to discuss (queer) African Poetry, emancipate it, myself, and the vital theories of non-conforming Africanism to the world! 🤩 Lots of poetry! You're invited! 🥳✨ Click the link to register:

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

4 months

Everyone! Thank you so much for all your love and support! For the first time in my life I enjoyed my birthday, and the love came from everywhere! I'm so grateful. Please don't stop supporting my MFA dream now. $3/5k on!! Thank you so much! Thanks! ❤️✨🙏

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

@JennyMitchellGo I read them, and if they hit me, they hit the world.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Finally settled all my school debts. Humongous thanks to @AniokeVincent for his generousity! 🥺🥺

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Hi guys, I'm a Nigerian living in Nigeria, and there's been a personal emergency. I need help. I need (an) online job(s) that can enable me with $50 — $100 by Friday. Please friends, this is really important and on my neck. It concerns school. Thank you so much!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

For Pride Month, let's be nonbinary. ✨ 📷 @ocpthecreator #PrideMonth

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

I had an interview with the amazing @chimeeadioha for @blackboyreview 's "Promoting African Voices" page, and got to talk about writing my poem published on @poetrymagazine ! Please read and share, and support my MFA Journey here: !

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

Guys, the Poetry Reading Event with @abdulalism , @ChibuezeDarl , @blackboyreview and @wordsmithpraise is happening soon!! Are you registered yet??? Hit the link below to grab your space!!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

My sincerest thanks are not even enough to express how grateful I am for this, for all of you and your kindness! 🥺 Thank you so much @EduardoCCorral ! Thank you! ❤️✨ Let's keep the fire burning, good people! 👏🩶 Please donate and share:

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

Eduardo C. Corral (he/him/his)

@EduardoCCorral

7 months

Today is my birthday. I’d appreciate it if we helped Ukata Edwardson, a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria, pay for moving expenses so they can attend WashU’s MFA program in the fall. Please donate what you can. 💛

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

It really is not the best news, especially when it happens that I sincerely needed the prize money for a lot but mostly medical care, but hey— another validating step for my writing career; goes to show I'm doing something and doing it well. Happy for more to happen. 😊✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

Guysss, let's take Martins Deep to Memphis! 🙏 Donate and share to support his MFA campaign!!! 🥺

Help Martins Deep Pursue His MFA Dream, organized by Nicole Adabunu

I stand at the crossroads of opportunity and transformation, bracing myself to e… Nicole Adabunu needs your support for Help Martins Deep Pursue His MFA Dream

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

The past few days have been chaotic for me. I've been happy, excited, and medically sick to my bones. But yes, this reading was a success, and all thanks to the amazing people who showed up, and my incredible friends!! 🥳 Access the video recording here:

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

Guys, the Poetry Reading Event with @abdulalism , @ChibuezeDarl , @blackboyreview and @wordsmithpraise is happening soon!! Are you registered yet??? Hit the link below to grab your space!!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

8 months

My baby's gonna be two years old soon. So excited! 🥳

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

I have two (very simple and honest) poems forthcoming in this anthology, and both about my relationship with my father. Excellent craft! Pre-order now available from all bookstores in Canada and the United States. You can also preorder from @chaptersindigo , @amazon .

Griots Lounge CA 🇨🇦

@GriotsLounge

6 months

Out in April, 2024! UNBOUND An Anthology of New Nigerian Poets Under 40 Edited by Nduka Otiono & Chibueze Darlington Anuonye Pre-order now available from all bookstores in Canada and the United States. You can also preorder from @chaptersindigo , @amazon . 1/4

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

This poem published in @PoetryFound . It's still my shortest approach towards defining my griefs— of my country, my family, and my sexuality. I have so much trauma locked in this poem, and I hope I get to talk about it one day. Read here:

With My Father, like Scent with a Flower—IV

Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

www.poetryfoundation.org

Davon Loeb

@LoebDavon

1 year

What is one of your greatest pieces of writing that you’ve ever published? Share it and contribute to this thread of literary awesomeness.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

My excitement to work with/ under Mary Jo Bang and @EduardoCCorral has kept me vibrant through the past few days, despite the harsh reality of the possibility that I may not achieve this dream because of the lack of funds. I'm mostly self-pushed and with no solid background—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Guys! My poem which won honourable mention in the Starlit Awards 2021. Do read and enjoy:

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

4 months

We're this close to putting it all together, guys! I can't believe this, but it's real! It's beautiful! Thank you! Thank you so much!! 🥺❤️✨

thee black sylvia plath

@NotNowNicole

4 months

the amazing @eddiewatson31 is now less than $1,000 away from their goal! A massive jump from yesterday, we're almost at the finish line!! 🤩❤️ thank you to everyone!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

We're almost halfway there in just two days, guys! 🥺 Thank you so much for all your support. I feel so loved! ❤️✨ Please keep the fire burning! Donate and share:

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

Guys, I'm so grateful for all the love and support shown to me since sharing this! 😊 Achieving this dream proves to be much more expensive than I can afford, so I'm seeking your further support with my GoFundMe campaign: . Please donate and share widely!✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

I'm well past half the target for my GoFundMe campaign seeking support to cover for my MFA relocation expenses, and I would love you to donate and/or share as much as you can to help me reach my target. Please, donate and support this cause here:

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

@azemezi says that if a person says yes very strongly, their chi will say yes. I believe them. Everything listens to will.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

when I read poems and poets mentioned and claimed, by these critics, to have had the original, undiluted "Nigerianness" in them, they're all regular poetry with just difference in POV, tone (language) and delivery. There are no significant differences that indicate the genesis—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

This poem is worthy!

Praise Osawaru

@wordsmithpraise

3 years

Many thanks to @FartherFrom for nominating my speculative poem "an acupuncture session transports me to another realm" for the 2022 PUSHCART PRIZE. My first nomination!!! It was published in their June 2021 issue. First time sharing it, been waiting for my copy. Do read. 💙✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

the tensions and anxiety of waiting, together, for the stickers, the gossip, the 'stealing' of each others' ideas, and to @Panini500bc , @samuelpoetry , for our little MFA group, @MartinsDeep1 for the hypes, the critiques, I'm am super grateful!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Or set boundaries, like how magazines say: misogynistic works will not be accepted, or we will not accept works from emotional bullies (whatever, whatever). But not @RulerlessLit , because they're very irresponsible to either talk sensibly with a contributor, or set up boundaries.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Like @MartinsDeep1 would say. The relationship between a magazine and a contributor is a mutual relationship and should be treated with respect. @RulerlessLit has no right to exercise this sort of senseless superiority over a submitter, all because they pay $50 per poem...

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

@RulerlessLit needs to apologize to @sodiqoyekan for their reckless and bias judgements, and work on getting them out of that list (if it even works) as soon as possible. Whatever they've done is undiluted wickedness, and needs to be stopped.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

I started having a dangerous crush on @RMofeDamijo after I watched him in Romantic Attraction, acting alongside @chiomakpotha . It lasted until I was sixteen, and may have just resumed power because I just watched Romantic Attraction again. Nollywood had great movies back then.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

9 months

@RespectElves @Morbidful This doesn't even make it easier to handle. I'm like marveled, and horrendously stupefied at the same time! What do you mean a cornea transplant? Like, how???? 😐

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

@KarungiSheillah Let God help you so you don't die just because other people are comfortable with themselves.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

@NotNowNicole Yes. Community is beautiful, and, I'm super happy for Spec Zay! ✨ You can also support my GoFundMe campaign here: and help me achieve my MFA dream at Washington University in St Louis. Super grateful for the support so far! Thank you so much guys!!

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

support. However, I'm immensely grateful to the numerous giants who have helped me stay on course through this entire process, and made sure that I achieve my purpose for the sake of humanity and the need for social change and occupance. Setting up this campaign was extremely—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

@rrandolphjr These men are old enough to be my Daddies. 🙂

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

This is why more institutions that will support black and African literature, especially, should be established more; also because it seems if a person starts up a mag and gets donations, they feel too much of themselves and end up becoming too vile to be sensible with people...

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

@Dark_Morey @ThemanShola This is not true. It may be true to you, but it's not, to me. I watch porn because of a lot of things, and boredom is not one of them.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

Safe to say I was the only one among us all who didn't have no anxiety. Must have been tough for you lots. 😂😂

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

@saethedj Oh. Is Africa part of the world? Isn't it like a continent in a fiction book?

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

Thank you, @jerichobrown . Thank you so much!

To Be Asked for a Kiss

Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

www.poetryfoundation.org

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Excited to share my poem in @ConsequenceF 's Fall Issue which includes works from @ChinuaEzenwa and @Ejiroedward552 ! Get the ejournal: Cheers! ✨😊

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

or heritage of a particular "Nigerian form". So I wonder, every damn time, how and why these poems are so Nigerian other poems written in other POVs, tones (language), etc., by Nigerian people become so different they become American. These critics have not been giving stats—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

The way my following has dropped because I share pro Palestinian content is amazing. LOL. I hope we heal.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

I can't wait to explode into the world with this ambition, to scatter over the universe and touch each body, each heart, each mind, with the memory and emotion that activates activism. Help me achieve this purpose. Help me shake the world in my little powerful way! Thank you!✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

stressful as I have a very small circle of friends who were neither allowed by legal status, or things as simple as the GoFundMe restrictions on Nigerians. However, with the support of @blackboyreview and the beautiful @chimeeadioha , I can feel the hope of breakthrough!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Now my question is: who gives any editor the right to tell a submitter what to support and not to support? Nobody! A person has the right to support whatever they want to, and if another person is not inclined with that, they can try to engage in a meaningful conversation...

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

For the record, thank you for mentioning me in your essay @ChukwuderaEdozi . Being compared to @SonOfOlokun is tremendous publicity, and I think, just soon, I might have to start battling fame. Your essay was very beautiful to read (in English). I wish you the best! ✨

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

S/one asked me why I wish for things I can't afford. I told them it's b'cos I want to afford them. If I can afford a thing, I don't have to wish for it, but if I don't, I wish to be able to afford it. I wished for a laptop on my birthday because I can't afford it, but I want to.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

I read this essay and before I could finish it, I was crying. @angelafloresfs wrote about "the experience", "the panic" of being queer and searching for place. I love this piece so much. It's the best essay I've read since 2020. Damn! Trans people are beautiful. No grief hits!

Angela Flores

@afloreseditor

2 years

My essay “Trans Panic” is out with @pshares today! This essay was 5 yrs in the making 😅😭 I write about the culture of trans panic, its roots in the trans panic defense, and apply it as a literary lens to Trans fiction and my own.

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@eddiewatson31

3 years

Now, what would you call this act of banning a black Writer for supporting NFTs from future publications, after rejecting their "amazing" work because you think NFTs are "a dangerous technology"? I could call it racism. I could also call it a manifestation of white superiority...

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

The editor went on to carefully write that the young submitter had been added to a do-not-publish list which is respected by the literary community. What does this imply? —all @sodiqoyekan 's will never see light, and this is because d editor has a diff opinion on NFTs...

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

7 months

I'm super grateful to @angelafloresfs for her overwhelming care and concern throughout this entire process, from my first application phase until this moment, she stood by me, and gave me everything she could. There are such kind people in this world; I'm so thankful! Also to—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

8 months

Apparently, people have been criticizing this, but wanting to die is a very valid feeling

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@eddiewatson31

7 months

my recommenders, to Srikanth "Chicu" Reddy, @AniokeVincent and @hollyamos22 for their support toward this dream. And to @wordsmithpraise for being there with me on days my SOP felt like a stupid attempt at political propaganda, for brainstorming, for researching, for fighting—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

@DoItBetty Can you also call this republican people math???

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@eddiewatson31

5 months

Everybody, let's please do the literary work and get Shedrack to Brown University!! Donate and share!!!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

8 months

@xygort LOL. A course mate who did direct entry into the program was getting As every semester, and we all thought he was super. Final semester, and a lecturer he tried to sort came to class and warned him never to try that with him, that he's unlike the others. We started our—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

6 months

I'll be discussing my MFA career process and ambitions as well. And as part of the grand effort to push and promote the concept of bio-psycho-cultural awareness, the event will help fundraise for my relocation expenses to begin my MFA at Washington University in St Louis!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

I love how Love is so adamantly stubborn.

brandonnn 👻

@BBBrrrandonn

5 months

I love seeing the youth going to prom 🥹

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Spot me in the list. So beautiful, @solarpunklitmag

Solarpunk Magazine -MircoFic Subs Open

@solarpunklitmag

3 years

Issue 1 gonna be🔥with @Starhawk17 , @kristinemuslim , @coralm , @dhamlex99 , @RenanBernardo , Micah Epstein, @FrancisRBass , @teresempierre , @MariscaPichette , @eddiewatson31 , @thejaymo , @AlienNextDoor , @clarkamiller , Lindsay Jane, @mosshawkarts , Alina Wahab, @alex_ninn , & @fontain_sam

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

@Ethereal_ilo I mean, imagine if your father were A Hitler and everyone hates you and calls you a murderer when you aren't in a any way like your father. Would you want that or speak up against it? Y'all should be rational — we're all humans and we've got our own lives apart from family names.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

The rizz. The queer ooze. Baby ate with them pose. 🙂

IGBO History & Facts

@IgboHistoFacts

1 year

Guess the celebrity

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

@Guinness_Africa Actually, football is mostly about players' tight asses and how gay they all act, touching themselves with every give chance. Beautiful sight, beautiful feeling. 😌

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

11 months

@TygerSongbird Aces are so cool man

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@eddiewatson31

6 months

@OGsteve5 @MrsZanga @Chima2ude @ChUul0Vibez1 The Ọgba people of Rivers State don't speak Igbo, they speak Ọgba. They don't dress like Igbos, and are certainly not Igbos or Bini. It's true there's ancestry linking the Ọgba nation to ancient Igbo and Bini culture. However, this is an individual ethnicity. Give up already!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

@jimmyneu95 @fatkatxx @BaddiesReality @guccithirdleg @nowthats_tv *the woman stole a girls...

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

Woke up thinking about the dream I had last night. It could easily pass as a nightmare. In it, I was on an empty street, at a Y-junction, and suddenly there was a multitude of people rushing toward me. Usually, I'd run in such instance, because with the way they came, they meant

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@eddiewatson31

6 months

Please consider donating to my GoFundMe campaign here: to support my MFA ambitions! Thank you so much for your support, and yes, please register! Limited slots available to witness all the goodness in store!!✨✨

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

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@eddiewatson31

6 months

Damn. This poem is just so... OMG. I don't even have the words. I feel so full of everything after reading this! My god! This is so plenty! 🥺🥺

a bear called paddington

@akpaah

6 months

overjoyed to have a poem up on the @NationPoetry today. all thanks to kaveh akbar & the team for bringing this to life.

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@eddiewatson31

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@OscarHokeah This gives me strength. My writing discusses the struggles of queer Africans, black freedom, and the occupation of disease. I've got an MFA admission offer from WashU to help with that, & now need help getting there. 😊 Please donate, & share my GoFundMe:

Support Edwardson's MFA Journey, organized by Black Boy Review

My name is Ukata Edwardson. I am a queer nonbinary writer from Nigeria. I recentl… Black Boy Review needs your support for Support Edwardson's MFA Journey

www.gofundme.com

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

And to @son_of_faya for reading his captivating flash "Abi His Eyes Been No Dey See Well...", and to @SymplyTaiwo for reading the widely loved "Gurl" published by @IseleMagazine , and to @_ndutawaweru for her poem "As Care, as Keeping, as Preservation" TBP by Inkspired today!!

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

@Gv12Karen Totally @OlneyMagazine ! They're so amazing! 😊

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

@Zikoterta God! I am so sorry. This is horrible. Had to go through this on Saturday morning. Was left so broke I starved for days. It's not right for people to treat other people this way. If you need anyone to talk to, I'm here for you.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

Purple Hibiscus - @ChimamandaReal As a queer person who suffered multiple sexual abuse and family rejection at a very young age, Father Amadi and Kambili's language between themselves taught me how to approach myself in context of the world.

Adedayo Agarau

@adedayo_agarau

1 year

Quote this tweet with that book, novel or story that changed your life. CHANGED IT FOREVER! Mine: Yiyun Li’s The Book of Goose.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

2 years

I'm about to take a very bold step, because I know you all love me very much. 🙃 My birthday is on Sunday and after so much pressure within myself from the fact that I am doing this for the first time, I have made a wishlist.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

1 year

@thefolafrancis This screams majority of Nigerians.

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

5 months

My deepest gratitude to @ChibuezeDarl for his sincere and beautiful acknowledgements and insights, to @abdulalism for his anchorage, care, vision and attention, to @wordsmithpraise for the conversation, his humour and generosity, to @blackboyreview for the platform, and—

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Ukata, Edwardson

@eddiewatson31

3 years

Martins is just phenomenal enough for the world. ❤️✌️

The Martins Deep.

@MartinsDeep1

3 years

Thanks to the amazing editor @DgekuMagazine , I have two poems out, today. I am beyond thrilled to be in great company of poets I really admire; Chisom Okafor, Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto, Ameen Animashaun, Samuel Nnadi, & others. 🥂

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