Poetry - African Voices - Flame Tree Publishing

African poetry is unique in its complexity, both due to linguistic diversity and the destructive impact of colonialism and slavery. From traditional oral poets to the vast outpouring of written works generated throughout the Atlantic slave trade, beautifully lyrical and haunting pieces are reproduced here to create a broad portrait of African culture. The collection features a mix of poetry – humorous, festive, contemplative, and angry – and most importantly, a perspective on Africa's history through the voices of those who experienced it.

This title includes poems by Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Ndi'Aphrykah, Adjei Agyei Baah, Azola Dayile, Tjawangwa Dema, Gloria D. Gonsalves, Sage Hasson, Cynthia 'Flowchyld' Marangwanda, Tinashe Mushakavanhu, Sandra A. Muthoni, Syllita A. Muthoni, Phyl Namwalie, Tina Abena Oforiwa, Yewande Omotoso, Harold Lee Rush, Tiro Sebina, Mariska Taylor-Darko, Janine “Blaq Pearl” Van Rooy-Overmeyer, and Raya Wambui.

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