Using geopoetics to map geopolitics, this epic poem is a personal narration of Uhuru Portia Phalafala’s family’s experience of the migrant labor system brought on by the gold mining industry in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The book offers an innovative perspective on the radicalism of Africa and its diaspora, significantly enhancing the understanding of Black lives, gender studies, jazz studies, and political creativity. It explores the interconnectedness of these themes, providing a comprehensive analysis that contributes to the broader historical narrative.