is a writer, poet, performer, and creative consultant with a passion for using words to express the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the human experience.
With a spoken word album- Grey Choir (July 2023) and several publications across national and international journals including Agbowó, Olumo Review, Trampset, Poetry Sango-Ota, A Long House, Eremite Poetry, Kissing Dynamite, The Rumpus, and Glass: A Journal of Poetry, her work is known for its social critique, introspection, honesty, and humour.
Christtie has taken her work across Nigeria and internationally, with appearances on BBC Radio, Afri-Heritage Festival, Zikoko’s Hertitude, the Abuja Literary Festival, Lion and Lilac National Poetry Day, Indie Night Live, and more. She was the 1st Runner-up at the Lagos Poetry Festival Slam 2022.
In addition to her creative work, Christtie is a facilitator, teacher, and creative consultant. She runs the Soul Cookout- a poetry workshop and introductory poetry class, that welcomes all to learn and write poetry.
Pictures: Christtie Jay photographed by Kamnelechukwu Obasi.
