Credit: Mattia Ascenzo
‘No.’
Is such a
Controversial
Word.
Clear, resounding.
When uttered by
Men.
By women
Low.
Muffled.
Sounds like yes.
Obehi Aigiomawu (Vessel) is a writer who lives in Nigeria. She studied English and Literature at the University of Benin and spends her time writing poetry for her Instagram account (@vessel_poetry), putting together her upcoming anthology "Of Humans" and indulging in a recent hobby, Photography.
In 2013, her poem 'Baptism' was featured on literary blog, Brittlepaper and in 2016/2017, she made the top 100 exceptional entry list for the Poets in Nigeria students writing competition.
She co-wrote a collection of poems titled 'Can You Keep Our Secrets?' currently available on Amazon.
