S.H.E: An African Woman Tribute

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The web content is a poetic tribute to African womanhood, celebrating the beauty, strength, and essence of African women through vivid imagery and rhythmic prose.

Abstract

The poem "S.H.E: An African Woman Tribute" is a lyrical homage that captures the spirit of African womanhood through a blend of powerful imagery and evocative language. It begins by setting the scene with a drummer whose beats create an energetic atmosphere, followed by the emergence of a dancer who embodies grace and majesty. The poem describes the dancer's regal appearance, adorned with a headwrap and African gold, and her physical attributes are celebrated as features of a masterful creation. The dance itself is a harmonious interaction with the drumbeat, showcasing the dancer's beauty and strength. The acronym S.H.E stands for Swag, Heavy, and Essence, encapsulating the dancer's confident style, substantial presence, and inherent nature. The poem concludes with a declaration of the African queen's embodiment of these qualities and a note about the author, Imabong Faminu, who is an aspiring creative writer and poet with her debut collection available on Amazon Kindle.

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The author holds African women in high regard, viewing them as paragons of beauty and strength.
The poem suggests that African women carry a unique and admirable swagger (S.W.A.G - Something We Africans Got).
The imagery used conveys a deep appreciation for the cultural and physical attributes of African women, such as their dance, attire, and physical features.
The author emphasizes the African woman's presence as commanding and influential, particularly in the way she owns the dancefloor.
The poem is not just a celebration of physical beauty but also an acknowledgment of the inner essence and heavyweight impact these women have.
The author's admiration for African womanhood is clear, as is the intention to uplift and honor their contributions and inherent qualities.

Swag. Heavy. Essence

The drumbeats sound a soulful beat The spotlight moves to a drummer east His energetic arms a skillful beast His power transferred to the drumbeat feast

The spotlight moves to a vision west A dancer rises like a glorious sphinx Her steps so light she fairly floats The epitome of beauty her majestic sight

A headwrap set like a queenly crown Her arms adorned with African gold Her form created by a master sculptor A dark rare earth collection

Deep-set eyes, a chiseled nose, thick lips, and high cheekbones A majestic neck and stately breasts, lithe arms, and swaying hips Strong chin and head held high, Thick thighs and shapely legs, She strikes a pose to begin and signals the drummer queue in

She moves in unison with the drumbeat feast Her steps so slight she sways like light A vision of beauty. A paragon of strength The African queen rises and takes her place

No one dare challenge her dancefloor stage Her steps follow the quickening drumbeat feast She jumps on stage as the spotlight meets Swaying, stepping, jumping, glowing Gyrating, flowing, twisting, winding

The African queen is S.H.E Her Swag is Heavy with Essence An epitome of beauty S.H.E A pillar of grandeur S.H.E

She is Swag She is Heavy She is Essence

N/B: The acronym S.W.A.G here denotes ‘Something We Africans Got’

Imabong Faminu is an out of work wife, mum, and ex-banker on her way to establishing a career as a creative writer and poet. Her debut collection ‘Rhythms and Ebbs — A Book of Poetry and Quotes’ is now out on Amazon Kindle. Connect with her and learn more here

Whatever Space You inhabit, Leave It A Little Better Than You Found It Imabong Faminu

POETRY/AFRICAN WOMANHOOD

S.H.E: An African Woman Tribute

Swag. Heavy. Essence