Almajiri A New African Poetry 1st Edition by Abdul Rasheed Na Allah ISBN 0865437882 9780865437883

Almajiri: A New African Poetry (1st Edition) by Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah is a compelling collection that brings to life the voices of Africa’s street poets—particularly those from Nigeria’s Hausa and Yoruba communities. Drawing on rich oral traditions, the anthology features performance-style poems that reflect the struggles, resilience, and social critique of the marginalized, especially the Almajirai—young itinerant Quranic students often associated with poverty. Na’Allah curates these powerful, multilingual expressions to highlight the fusion of traditional African aesthetics with contemporary socio-political realities. The work stands as both a literary and cultural document, celebrating Africa’s oral heritage while addressing urgent themes such as inequality, identity, and survival.