I am NOT African!

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 this poem,
In my deep Twi voice.
I am Africa.

I am NOT an African…
Swaying my broad Setswana hips,
Too 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 Ugandan, a Nigerian,
a Liberian,a Zambian,
Zanzibari.
Togolese, Sudanese,
A Rwandese or all.

I am NOT an African…
Africa is me.
Accept, with grace
My rejection of your place.