Ihensekhien captivates with The Book Of You And I

From Lagos to London, Nairobi to Hong Kong, a poetic phenomenon is rising—and his name is Jerry Ihensekhien. With the release of his latest work, The Book of You and I, the Nigerian author and culture entrepreneur is making waves in the international literary scene.

This deeply evocative collection is the second poetic offering from Ihensekhien, also known by his literary monikers, Jerry von Hensekhien and Jerry Hensekhien. The book has already drawn comparisons to modern poetic greats, with readers praising its “haunting emotional depth” and “universal resonance.”

Blending imaginative storytelling with piercing insight, The Book of You and I explores themes of love, solitude, vulnerability, and reflection. Despite its deeply personal tone, Ihensekhien insists the work is largely fictional.

“I wanted each poem to feel intimate, like a shared secret,” he explains. “Even if the stories aren’t mine, the emotions are all real—for someone.”

Following the success of his debut, Diary of a Loner, the author’s latest release positions him firmly at the forefront of the country’s literary vanguard. But while The Book of You and I has taken centrestage, Ihensekhien remains as multi-faceted as ever.

As founder of the creative brand, Henesekorp, the music label, Jamika Entertainment, and the child advocacy charity, Kick Against Child Abuse (KACA), he’s no stranger to using art and enterprise as vehicles for impact.

Still, this book feels especially personal—even if, by his own admission, it’s fiction wrapped in emotional truth.

Currently, he’s working on several full-length novels in other genres, but for now, The Book of You and I is his love letter to poetry—and to the readers who find themselves within its lines.

One thing is certain: the world is listening.