Stray Daughters
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This Poetry collection is the more introspective poetic thoughts of a poet championing the
message of Pan-Africanism with words that take readers on a journey of discovery.
Ibrahim offers us what is a sophisticated mixture of language, storytelling, and
poetry. Funny, sarcastic, bittersweet, this lucid satire reveals what excesses of power,
corruption, and pain born out of negligence, greed, and hate can result.
Stray Daughters explores the African culture and what it means to be African. It further
elaborates on the future of Africa and Africanism, exploring the depth of African Culture,
Religion, Politics, and History with deeply satisfying storytelling and imagery, this poetic
brilliance advocates love and unity.
- Alesinloye Ibukun
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