This Tragic Charade
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Where Ubam River met Agwagwune, Amidst the unison of confluence waters Once traversed some ragged excursionists In the course of institutional duty. 5 Furious catcalls and female melee Welcomed our party of enthusiasts And then to my excited gang it occurred That where Ubam River met Agwagwune, Was the spot allotted Agwagwune’s womenfolk 10 To in alfresco bathe Where Ubam River met Agwagwune, Red faced damsels took cover as we emerged But undisturbed seemed the older women And with their businesses, carried on 15 To gross blush our sorry faces. Profitable wisdom bade me visually survey The business end of the confluence But it was after crossing I saw her..... Skin smooth and glistening, 20 Figure accentuated as she bent over to conceal
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Inspired by current realities in Nigeria, This Tragic Charade lends a voice to sensitive Nigerian issues like corruption and patriotism with strong sentiments. Poet Tonyi Amba-Ambaiowei was born and raised in Nigeria, so he has had plenty of time to observe its beauties and its horrors, which he now eloquently shares via imagery and verse.
His poems recapture intriguing traditional Ijaw folklore as well as contemporary experiences, illustrated by a selection of art that showcases the truly rich cultural heritage of Africa’s most populous black nation. The artists featured are masters of their craft, and their works display a variety of contemporary themes with strong visual expressions.
Tonyi is driven by his social conscience and passion for traditional values. He writes to his beloved fatherland, in dire need of patriotic revolution. He writes also to feel better, in memory of the numerous times his hopes were dashed and adversities seemed to reign. Where emotional power meets sensory impact and art meets the written word, This Tragic Charade illuminates a different culture and its customs, in need of remembrance.
About the Author
Tonyi Amba-Ambaiowei is a geophysicist with several years of oil industry experience. He was born and raised in the city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and started writing poetry as a teen. When not playing with geophysical algorithms or writing poetry, Tonyi spends his time mastering the trumpet and collecting art.