In this episode i intend to shed light on daring the undaring from a textual approach. My fellow literature lovers,I want to believe that from the onset of this series we have progressively been unwrapping what it means to dare the undared. I am sure you are getting your personalised take away points.
One thing to note, as i explore the various African books, i must say, i give respect to our legendary iconic parents of African literature such as Ngugi wa Thiongo, Wole Soyinka, Chimamanda Adichie just to name a few, however on the flipside i strongly laud the upcoming authors - who singelehandely break the odds to unconfine the African literary space by voicing out their downright voices to the so called generation Z. Ohh...Are you a generation z, by the way! If yes...well and good. If not, no worries, we are sailing on the same boat.
Let us start off. The first textual evidence on daring the undaring is
*****.Romeo Oriogun's In Sacrament of bodies. A poetry collection that dares the undared in creating a bigger discourse about queerness in African Literature. It is prudent to state that Oriogun's authorial intrusion is paradoxical in nature on one end it shows the eddginess of personal thoughts against the society's prejudice while on the other it is a subtle showcase of individual's flaws. A good example is the poem-Heaven Is a Back Alley without God; the persona makes a mockery of a pastor who walks through the wooden houses at night in the name of finding solace in a boy; whom surprisingly the pastor covers the boy with his hands befire calling him sin on sunday. Oriogun does this daringly to unfold the level of bias and outright deceit in churches.
********The second texual evidence on daring the undaring is in wild imperfections- A Womanist Anthology of poems compiled by Natalia Molebatsi- Featuring the work of Black women poets from Botswana to Brazil. It is a daring anthology deliberately designed for the wildly imperfect gender- women! Women- Who have rejected societal standards that basically disguises self hurt in the name of proving a point. Ensure you have a read on this... the anthology aligns perfectly with the daring the undaring right from the various poems' structures to the poems' resounding message of rebellion as a sense of urgency for every woman from far and beyond to hold onto their imperfections. Candidly speaking, it is easier said than done. For when its done; then nothing, nothing at all will appear to be undaring for the women shall have already dared!
********** The third textual evidence ...wait hold on...Have you ever been dumped, fired, or experienced any semblance of rejection? then isnt this the book for you to dare read ..In Confident and Killing It by Tiwalola : Is A Practical Guide to Overcoming Fear and Unlocking Your Most Empowered Self. Tiwalola dares the undared by challenging her readers to become the most unapologetic and unstoppable version of themselves. Primarirly, it is a book that helps one to overcome fear and live life to the fullest. The YOLO vibe ! I quote getting sassy with negative thoughts and succeeding in all areas of life. End quote. I cant emphasise further- It is all about the practical tips and tricks and real-life stories from everyday women.....in discovering your authentic self, what you are capable of, bouncing back to Unlocking your most confident self. Havent we already got dared...lets go!
Lasr but not least is In WRITING ROBOTICS Africa Vs Asia
edited by Tendai Mwanaka
A book that features 18 writers and poets from the two regions, Asia and Africa working conjointly in this daring discourse of Robots, in whatever form. The book highlights how both Africa and Asia are coming to terms with the everyday oncoming Robotics revolution, in context, the now so called 4th Industrial revolution! I mean how can we not fathom this ever-evolving discourse - From the traditional African robotics science, to the latest robots and the imagined robots
