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Poet • Journalist • Navi
Ahanavi
“My poems examine the emotions under murky waters of falling in love, growing up Nigerian, and my experience as an immigrant in their 20s.”
Poetic Statement
Poetry, Prayers & Heritage
My primary medium is poetry. My work explores growing up Nigerian and navigating life as an immigrant in Canada. I use spoken word, essays, and short films to share the beauty of our culture and identity with the world.
Biography
Literary & Cinematic Craft
Ahanavi Habib-Mohammed (Navi) is an Edmonton-based Nigerian poet, journalist, and filmmaker. His written commentary spans culture reviews for The Griff, Substack essays, and published poetry in The Bolo Tie Collective.
Publications
- • Published Poet: The Bolo Tie Collective Anthology
- • Culture Journalist & Critic: The Griff Newspaper
- • Director: Short Film 'Deadline'
Published Articles
The Griff • SubstackReviewThe Griff Newspaper
Edmonton’s YIKES! Film Festival
Coverage of grassroots independent filmmaking in Edmonton.
JournalismThe Griff Newspaper
At 'Collaging Your Queer Agenda'
Community art and collage gathering at MacEwan University.
ReviewThe Griff Newspaper
Exhibit at Mitchell Art Gallery
Exhibition review covering Mary Imrie & Jean Wallbridge.
EssaySubstack
My Thoughts on 'Marty Supreme' (2025)
Film criticism on obsession, performance, and sports culture.
Spoken Word Reels
PerformancesNaked Tongue Spoken Word
A FOOLISH POEM
Naked Tongue Spoken Word
EVENINGS LIKE THESE
Sencelosia Live Session