Unencumbered by traditional conventions, Ogaga Ifowodo’s poetry exudes freedom and freshness. The rhythmic lines carry the poet’s political awareness and human sensitivity. This new voice enlivens contemporary African poetry with a fascinating jolt of the imagination.”

—Tanure Ojaide, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

“As a poet, Ogaga’s models are Neruda, Soyinka, Mandelstam, and Dennis Brutus. This collection, in its range and in its assured and mature ardor in handling small and big subjects, very private emotions and capaciously public historic events, will establish Ifowodo as a major poetic voice of his generation.”

—Biodun Jeyifo, Professor of English, Cornell University