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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey, a Ghanaian-American Poet, Author, Literary Critic, and Activist. Apiorkor shares her reflections on modern Ghana, speaking about her optimism her country, as well as her determination to speak out and explore important issues, particularly to elevate the global voices of women. Sharing two of her own poems, in her work, she weaves poetic and journalistic styles together. Poems this episode include: I’m Fine, But I’m Not Fine, and Educated Dreams both by Apiorkor; and The Last Dinner by Kofi Anyidoho.
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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey, a Ghanaian-American Poet, Author, Literary Critic, and Activist. Apiorkor shares her reflections on modern Ghana, speaking about her optimism her country, as well as her determination to speak out and explore important issues, particularly to elevate the global voices of women. Sharing two of her own poems, in her work, she weaves poetic and journalistic styles together. Poems this episode include: I’m Fine, But I’m Not Fine, and Educated Dreams both by Apiorkor; and The Last Dinner by Kofi Anyidoho.

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