New generation african poets

What an exciting topic! Here are some notable new generation African poets:

  1. Warsan Shire (Somalia/UK): A powerful voice on migration, identity, and trauma. Her poetry is known for its raw emotion and vivid imagery.
  2. Nnedi Okorafor (Nigeria/USA): A celebrated poet, novelist, and short story writer. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and technology.
  3. Tendai Huchu (Zimbabwe/UK): A poet, novelist, and playwright. His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  4. Morgan Parker (South Africa/USA): A poet and essayist. Her work often explores themes of identity, race, and social justice.
  5. Koleka Putuma (South Africa): A poet, playwright, and performer. Her work often explores themes of identity, gender, and social justice.
  6. Makhosazana Ncube (South Africa): A poet, writer, and editor. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  7. Tolu Ogunlesi (Nigeria): A poet, writer, and editor. His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  8. Sisonke Msimang (South Africa/USA): A poet, writer, and activist. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  9. Ladan Osman (Somalia/USA): A poet and writer. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  10. Mwende "Awate" Katwiwa (Kenya): A poet, writer, and activist. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  11. Nadia Anjuman (Somalia/UK): A poet and writer. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  12. Kwame Dawes (Ghana/USA): A poet, writer, and editor. His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  13. Makau Mutua (Kenya/USA): A poet, writer, and lawyer. His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  14. Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (Kenya): A poet, writer, and novelist. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
  15. Muthoni Wanyeki (Kenya): A poet, writer, and activist. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

These are just a few examples of the many talented new generation African poets making waves in the literary world. Their work is a testament to the power of poetry to express the complexities and nuances of the African experience.