This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.
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