Sango’s Daughter
"Sango's Daughter" is a representation of a woman as an executioner and a bringer of justice just like the Yoruba god Sango, god of thunder and justice. Set in the backdrop of my country Nigeria, and the present world, we can all say that justice is horribly lacking and very much needed.
Courting Danger
"Courting Danger" is a reflection of the choice the people of Northern Nigeria are presently faced with. The menace of bandits kidnapping and hunger has left us with an option to either fight for our lives or continue to suffer bloodshed.
The Crime Scene
"The Crime Scene" is an attempt to communicate the thoughts I have when I see plants and other natural resources destroyed. I ask myself, what if they have feelings?
About the artist: Anointing Obuh is a writer, singer and photographer. She is 20.35 Africa's New Poet for the month January 2021. A Best of the Net nominee, her works are forthcoming and have been featured in Blue Marble Review, Rattle, Minerallit Mag, Honey and Lime Lit, Barren Magazine and elsewhere. She is a recipient of the NF2W9 2020 poetry scholarship and is currently studying English Language and Literature in the University of Benin, Nigeria. She says hello.
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