I am NOT an African
I am NOT an African…
With my Kinyankore name,
Combing my big ‘Afro’ mane.
I am Africa.

I am NOT an African…
As I recite Joyce,
In my deep Twi voice.
I am Africa.

I am NOT an African…
Swaying my broad Setswana hips,
To thick Lingala lips.
I am Africa.

I am NOT an African…
With melanin-poor skin,
Adorning the bodies of some kin.
I am Africa.

I am a Nigerian, a Liberian,
Zambian, Zanzibari.
Togolese, Sudanese,
A Munyarwanda or all.

I am NOT an African…
Africa is me.
Accept, with grace
My rejection of your place
by: Peace Nganwa.   Uganda