Since I left the U.S. two years ago, I’ve written thousands of words about my experiences. Some I’ve shared with others, other words are way too personal to reveal and are best kept for myself.
Itoro Bassey
Itoro Bassey is a Nigerian-American writer, cultural worker, and healer based in Nigeria. She has received numerous fellowships and publications for her writing. Currently, she is working with multiple organizations and coalitions to build better mental health infrastructures in Nigeria. She is the co-founder of Naija Meditate, a collective for Nigerians and African originated peoples that provides funding, training, and community to wellness practitioners and those on a healing journey. You can follow her on Instagram @itoroflower and @naijameditate.
