Aster Lit: Tesserae

Issue 15—Winter 2026

Still Life

Farida Yahaya Tijjani, Nigeria

Farida Yahaya Tijjani is a poet, script writer, essayist, and spoken word artist. Her work explores themes of identity, resilience, and social justice, using creativity as a tool for healing and transformation. She has performed and written across different platforms, merging poetry with powerful storytelling to inspire change.