Festus Okwekwe

Let Me Speak Before I Diiie Festus Okwekwe

This, yet another soul-searching collection, can best be described as a letter. Festus Okwekwe through series of them sends a strong message to the society. He gives thought-provoking revelations and makes claims (and counterclaims) that spur serious discussions. This comes as a deliberate effort to break the culture of silence and smash the imaginary glass boundaries of 'know your place' which people, especially the females, have been subjected to at one point or the other and against which some have wondered time and again - what would truly happen if we shattered it?Evidently, the poet indicts everyone for patting chauvinism in the back and holding his hand up in the battle against gender harmony. The poet buttresses the need to act in favour of the latter. The persistent demand to be heard replicates the efforts made by many in their quest for a change, which is could be a call for recognition or appreciation - everyone needs to be heard and treated well. We see speaking up, especially in the face of unhealthy silence, as significant to the wellbeing of everyone. This collection presents a loud and daring call to recognise the enduring potency of those whom the society may have shut up and denied the opportunity for self-expression.