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They say poetry in Africa is dying. That’s a sad reality. Poetry is an art form that speaks to the soul and mind. Just like music. When you indigest great poetic words into your soul, you feel alive.
Poems can free you from stress, doubt, fear and what today’s world prefers calling fake news.
That is because poetry is an amazing work of art. Words… simply great words.
We are living in a constantly changing world that’s governed by technological advancements.
An epoch that avails everything in the palm of your hands.
From games to books, newspapers to magazines, music to movies, you name it.
Thats a big positive for writers because our audience can access our work anywhere and at any time. Mobility is no longer
an issue.
Poetry has the magic, that x-factor.
Some poems make people cry, some make them laugh, some inspire them while others orchestrate debates.
Be it sports, politics, feminism, food, career, life, health, poetry has you covered on every aspect of life.
May I take this opportunity to introduce you to amazing publication that will blow you away.
We have amazing poems that will take you to imaginary cities in the depth of your thoughts.
We are here to keep African poetry alive and promote the poems that this beautiful continent has to offer.
Enjoy our talent driven Afro Poetry Times. We are here to uplift, promote and inspire African poetry. Please support us. Buy your digital copy on PressReader

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