Poem
Biafra
| Title | Biafra |
|---|---|
| Author | Pádraig Ó Fiannachta |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponc | 1970 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #1971
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | Ponc |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 1970 |
| Publisher | An Sagart (Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 65 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| War / Genocide Referenced | |
| Languages | |
| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Paratext Text | Ar gclos guth Okukwu, 15-1-1970 |
| Notes | This poem includes media references due to the paratext, which notes hearing a voice, likely from a broadcast, and myth due to invocation of Jesus. The poem seems to directly address Ojukwu, or Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the leader of the breakaway Biafran state in Nigeria from 1967-1970, which was caused in part by anti-Igbo pogroms in the east of Nigeria. Is the speaker directly addressing Ojukwu in this poem, or is it an address to the people of Nigeria? The poem mentions the poverty and deprivation suffered by the people of Biafra, while Ojukwu had (comparatively) a privileged life in Nigeria. The speaker recognizes his own privilege as well, and mentions those who make profit from guns and warfare. |
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