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What is the poem Strangers Forever by Amin Kassam about?

The poem Strangers forever by Amin Kassam is about the deep impact of colonization on the land, society, and culture of Nigeria and Africa as a whole. It confronts the lasting, devastating effects of a system that created a gulf between people and their communities. The poem challenges conventional narratives of colonizers as "developers," exposing their true role as "destroyers" who sowed division and discord on the continent. Kassam passionately expresses the yearning for true independence, unity, and restoration of the continent.

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