‘A Fragile State’: Nigerian poet Lola Shoneyin makes plea for democracy
By France24
05 March 2024 |
3:39 pm
Lola Shoneyin is a Nigerian author and poet. One of her latest projects is a stunning poem entitled "A Fragile State". It's part of a project undertaken by the Financial Times, centered on the theme of "Democracy 2024". She joined us for Perspective.
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