Niyi Osundare is an important African poet and literary critic. His poetry is influenced by a variety of poetic traditions, including oral poetry. He has been awarded numerous poetic awards for his excellent verse. His publications include The Eye of Earth and Village Voices.
‘Not My Business’ by Niyi Osundare is a powerful, satirical poem that explores the consequences of staying silent in the face of oppression.
They picked Akanni up one morning
Beat him soft like clay
And stuffed him down the belly
Of a waiting jeep.
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