Credits

Project Lead, Issue 02: Wanjeri Gakuru
Project Conceptor & Issue 01 Lead: Moses Kilolo,
Original Text in English by Prof. Wọlé Ṣóyínká
Cover Design and Images: Marziya Mohammedali

First published in October 2023
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“Mandela Comes to Leah” is the original work of Prof. Wọlé Ṣóyínká and is protected by copyright. No part of the poem in English (or in translation) may be reproduced, reprinted, or reposted elsewhere without the prior permission in writing of Jalada Africa. For enquiries concerning reproduction or submission, write to jaladatranslations@gmail.com.