AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa. In collaboration with AfroWomenPoetry, SheEvolves invites you into the world of Ghana’s female poets.
The Honey Pot
By Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey
Amina soaps up her breasts, her thighs and her derriere
Amina squats and…
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