Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

ancestral poems

Poem: Ojumo Ilemo

Poem: Ojumo Ilemo

  For Soyinka, Dad, and the Egba race Ojumo ilemo My ancestral inheritance Like a fine bride Betrothed me yet cherished A sweet morning callings Human upsurge By the cock’s assertive voice Voice of the windy tide West and east Up north and even down south Visitors, habitants, and the ones quitting All rise to…

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You