Fevers: A State of a Chill is a powerful collection of contemporary poetry that examines Nigeria’s political landscape through the recurring metaphor of fever and chill, moments of passionate expectation followed by the cold reality of unfulfilled promises.

Drawing on history, memory, philosophy, and lived experience, Dan Akusobi explores the emotional and political tensions surrounding elections, leadership, identity, corruption, and the enduring resilience of ordinary citizens. His poems confront difficult questions of power, justice, ethnicity, and national belonging while inviting readers to reflect on the human cost of political instability.

Written in a distinctive poetic voice that is concise, reflective, and intellectually provocative, Fevers challenges conventional literary forms to create space for deeper contemplation. Each poem becomes both a witness to history and an invitation to imagine a different future.

Ideal for readers interested in contemporary African poetry, political literature, postcolonial studies, and socially conscious writing, Fevers offers an unflinching meditation on hope, memory, and the enduring search for national renewal.