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The Market Might not be Big, but it has its Appeal –an Interview with J.L Maikaho

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In an age where art and spirituality often seem worlds apart and creatives have to choose from either, J.L Maikaho—poet, storyteller, and founder of Shoshana Global Media—has brought them together as a response to what she views as “ a divine gift .” J.L Maikaho I had the honour of speaking with J.L Maikaho, who shared with me her perspectives in the journey of parsing arts, creativity, and spirituality together.   Sometimes, she admits, faith seems to place limitations on creativity, yet she believes that genuine creativity requires faith, as the tangible and the intangible are interconnected and birth each other, and sometimes being true to art may mean honouring the source of inspiration, even when it doesn’t fit   conventional demands of the literary world. I start by asking J.L how writing and spiritual expression connect for her, seeing that her work often touches on spiritual and mystical themes. She responds by likening her gift for writing to the Biblical parable of the tale
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Mysticism, Creativity, and the Divine: J.L Maikaho

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  Naija in the Mix's guest, after the worth-it post-hiatus hiatus ( lol ), is the remarkable writer, poet, and creative: J.L Maikaho. J.L Maikaho J.L is a storyteller, and beyond that, an advocate for exploring the spiritual dimension of creativity. As the founder of Shoshana Global Media, a faith-based literature and entertainment social enterprise, Judith has spent years working on the intersections of mysticism, faith, and the artistic process. Her works have appeared in Brittle Paper, Kalahari Review, Nantygreens, and more, consistently earning recognition for their originality. In our upcoming interview, J.L will open up about her creative journey, her beliefs about the divine, and the spirituality that informs her writing. We’ll discuss the challenges and beauty of writing about mysticism, how she balances faith with the demands of the modern literary world, and the influence of her personal spiritual experiences on her work. J.L will also share insights into her role as a pr
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Naija in the Mix is Back!

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Dear Mixers, Guess who's back? It’s been a few months since our break in April, and I’ve missed you all more than words can express! I promised you I’d be back, and here I am, right on time. Blurry, but the last picture I took a day ago, so...:) I’ve been hard at work making some fantastic progress (you remember that thing they say about good things taking time?) Without giving too much away, let’s just say...there are some exciting implementations on the horizon! Okay, I won't give too much away, but I'll say...I may not be the only one working on the team soon! Some wonderful volunteers might be joining me to bring you even more amazing content! I am beyond happy to be back and can’t wait to get right back into sharing the original interviews you’ve all been waiting for. This break has been enough for more than two years of rest! It’s all I needed to refocus and bring you the best stories of people doing amazing things from everywhere around the world! What have I missed?
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Naija in the Mix is Taking a Break!

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Dear Mixers, Today, I have some news to share, and it's not a farewell—it's just "see you later!" Here's it: Naija in the Mix is going on a little break. For a few months. I love taking strolls, and I did take one today! Now, before you worry, this is a good thing! We're gearing up for some fantastic changes and much-needed restructuring to make the blog even better for you, and as the solo force behind the scenes, I’ll be working hard on these updates to bring you an even more amazing experience, anytime from June or July (let's just say, mid-year). But before I go, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your incredible support. Your engagement, shares, and readership have been the lifeblood of this blog. Every read, every comment, every share—it's all because of you that Naija in the Mix continues to bring these original stories to life! While I’m on this little break, I’ll also be reaching out to potential partners, support
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Off-cycle Interview: a Chat with a Pharmaceutical Journal's E-i-C

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For our off-cycle interview, I revisit Borno state (the second time since my 2023 interview with Halima Yusuf Bawah). This time, my chat takes me to the University of Maiduguru . Abdulrahman is a final year student of the University of Maiduguri, a writer and the Editor-in-chief of the university's Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students' Magazine, PharmaPulse. ADB's roles include collaborating with the editorial board members to announce call for articles for the monthly magazine publications, going through submitted articles to edit or suggest changes to entries and subsequently accept them for publications. " A pharmacy journal and a literary journal share many similarities," he offers, " although there are also some differences in some aspects. Just as in literary journals, our faculty students' publication also publishes literary contents like short stories and poems, but most of our contents are centred around the pharmaceutical sciences. So
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Off-cycle Interview: What is a Pharmaceutical Journal?

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This month, I hold an off-cycle interview with my friend, Abdulrahman Dalhatu Bukar, the Editor-in-Chief of PharmaPulse, the magazine of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students at the University of Maiduguri. Abdulrahman Dalhatu Bukar Presently a final year at the University of Maiduguri, Abdulrahman is passionate about writing and finds solace in mystery/thriller novels. For this interview, Abdulrahman sheds light on the process of overseeing the editorial process for PharmaPulse, giving us a clearer picture of what a pharmaceutical journal looks like. Placing it side-by-side other journals like literary journals, he establishes the differences and similarities between them, while emphasizing the autonomy of each. Join us on the 31st of March, 2024 as we bring this insightful session with Abdulrahman, all the way from the University of Maiduguri.
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How 2 Siblings are Living their Dreams –by Helping others Live Theirs : an Interview with Festus and Naomi Naphtali

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This month, I am taking you to my state of origin: Taraba! This is an interesting journey for me, because, for one, I will be going to my state. Secondly, because one of my guests is Festus, my long-time friend from the university! I will be speaking with Festus and his sister, Naomi, where they share insights of their passion and goals, both long term and short term. But first, let me tell you a little about Taraba...
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