As a precocious introvert, Kabura Zakama started writing poetry at a tender age as a means of expressing himself. He now sees his poetry as a calling and is better known as a promoter of everything literature with a special focus on young writers and writing in indigenous languages. He is a member of the Abuja Literary Society and the Association of Nigerian Authors.
Kabura Zakama is published in several anthologies and his collection of poems, The Man Lived, won the 1999 ANA Poetry Prize. His second collection, Chant of the Angry, published in 2021, was shortlisted for the 2021 ANA Poetry Prize.
Borns and raised in Garkida, Adamawa State, Nigeria, Kabura Lynn Zakama practised as a veterinarian before building a career in international development and humanitarian practice. Dr Zakama worked for ActionAid Nigeria, Christian Aid, UNDP and is currently the Regional Coordinator for North East Nigeria in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Kabura Zakama is married to Dr Nana Safia and they have two boys, Aliyu and Ibrahim.
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Thank you for visiting my blog and for the comments. I will certainly visit your blog and leave a comment as well. I am sure we will find a way to work together in some areas.
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I am really happy to wander into your site; and I am actually excited that you an animal doctor can do this for letters in Nigeria. Keep it up Brother, the arts are kept alive by lovers of the arts like you! I really mean to keep in touch.
Thank you, my friend. Like I always say, talking to animals is pure poetry!
My zoologist must meet you oooo. We tease all the time….
Hey! I’m glad I came across your blog. Maybe being inquisitive I guess. Keep your good works up. I hope to read your works someday.
Thank you, Okoroafor.
Good works, I recognised them because I am good at it too.Keep it up.
Impressive Kabura, simply impressive
Thanks, Jennifer! I am glad you like my blog. This is an encouragement to work harder!
This is inspiring
Thanks, Steve. Please keep coming!
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Thank you. Please do visit again!
Keep it going brother.
I stumbled on ur blog while searching for writing prizes. I just completed a short story for a Commonwealth Foundation Competition 2011 entry. Ive a published novel (Lost But Found, published by Literamed, Lagos , Dec. 2006). Ufortunately, I’ve never being paid a dime uptil this moment. I reported to Public Complaints Commission. I’m an architect and a procurement officer @ Fed Min of Education, Fed Sec Complex. I would like to meet with u. My phone #- 0805 601 5147. I’m also planning to have a website and/or blog. No money now, but I will have them.
PS: I plan to go for website/blog training bcos I plan to go into internet business.
Kabura of the Kinimi warriors. A warrior at heart, no doubt. I have gone through your blog and regaled myself in golden clouds of wriiten jewelries and prestidigitatious calvacades of poetry ratified with an inimitable power. More power to your elbows. Saw also the proposed Sunday Sun reviews of blood and gore. There is a book of mine, “Secret Principles of Female Powers” already causing controversy in facebook. It has a page on facebook. You may google to check it out. Now, who knows what that book will do in your Sunday Sun, if given the chance to come onboard? Keep up the good work and may these monuments of yours push to the sky.
Hi Kabura Zakama,
I was wondering who posted my invitation concerning the sex workers right day and i saw your name and became curious. The name is not familiar but as i read about you i became more interested. Pls where are you based? I work on issues of Female Genital Mutilation, sex workers human rights etc. I just believe we can do somethings together. my phone no is 07061240410 and am based in Lagos. Where are you based? Looking forward to learn from you. regards to ur wife and children
Thank you, Margaret,
I am based in Abuja and I will call you shortly.
Yaya babba. This is good! Your blog is indeed interesting.
I’ve recently started a site, the information you provide on this web site has helped me tremendously. Thank you for all of your time & work.
Mr Zakama,
Finaaly made it here. Good work.
Doc., nice to meet you here. As one having the same calling as you have, i believe our message will be heard someday in the lines of our rhymes. I have been trying to reach you regarding 2011 ANA Literary Prizes. No shortlist has been announced and it is only one week before the event. Have they contacted their shortlisted persons? I’m asking because you seem to be our only source of info. I put in my entry, Doc., and ive heard nothing so far.
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great. I don’t know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already 😉 Cheers!
Hi uncle kabura.You may not know me but I must confess I heard a lot about you through kamal Idris Yuguda in kano state.He happens to be my collegue at work.I am very proud you are from my side of the country.Sentimental?I can’t help but be.Keep doing us proud.
I’ll like to join the abuja book club. I enjoy reading a lot and i’ll like seat with fellows of like-minds. What do i need to do to join this club? Please reply.thanks
Dear Praise,
You are welcome to join us!
The next reading is on Friday, 20 January 2012. We will be discussing Biyi Bandele’s Burma Boy. Copies of the book are available at Silverbird Media Store.
Kind regards.
Nice meeting you, sir.
Hello Native Doc., interesting blog u’v got. Keep it up. Hope everyone is good. Regards to all.
Just browsing and that’s how I ended upbhere. Good to learn more about you. I like that change in line of studies is indeed a courage to me.
Thank you, Yagana. These days I am confused about what I am and what I should be!
You’re doing a challenging work sir…I must confess I like your writing passion because that’s the mirror of life…keep it up…Chant of the Angry and Every Rambler Knows…wooow…what a poem to read! I like the title.
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Hi, JA’E this is really fantastic.
And hope i spelt your pet name correctly.
Keep it on……
Dr Zakama it is a a pleasure being here, I tink ur words best describe my person- am a “naïve poet” an amature but have a great love for poetry and writing. I was search for any book club or literary society in abuja wen I stumbled upon ur blog. I hope the abuja club still meets I would love to be a member.
The Abuja Lietrary Society still meets every Friday at Sandralia Hotel in Jabi. 7-9 pm
Great to have linked up here. Please keep it up!
Ranka Dade, Dr. Zakama, I am happy to be here. Everyone in IMC is doing fine too
Good to know. Thank you.
What a wonderful piece, i have heard a lot about you and now reading your piece is a joy to me.
Regards to my Mother Safia.
Nice blog. ‘Doctor of animals’, then poet and story writer, then governance expert. Outlandish but interesting combination there. Carry gooooo!
Lovely its nice to know lots of people still follow their dreams. Kabura, such a rare name indeed, wonder what it means? Best wishes.
Kabura means ‘a man of valour.’
Good day and welcome to my blog . I’m Judah Haynes.
I have always dreamed of being a writer but never dreamed I’d make a career of it. In college, though, I helped a fellow student who needed help. She could not stop telling me how well I had done. Word got around and someone asked me for writing help just a week later. This time they would compensate me for my work.
During the summer, I started doing research papers for students at the local college. It helped me have fun that summer and even funded some of my college tuition. Today, I still offer my research paper writing to students.
Professional Writer – Judah – salemcollegedems.com Confederation
WAWWWWW KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I BELIEVE AND HAVE A GREAT CONFIDENCE IN YOU MY LIL BROV. GOD WILL CONTINUE TO FLAVOUR AND PUT EVERYTHING IN THE RIGHT PLACES AND BLESS THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS. I AM A NOVICE WHEN IT COMES TO WRITING ESPECIALLY POEMS BUT I ENJOY READING EVERY BIT OF IT. WELDONE.
Thank you, Sis!