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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2023 (Model questions) Question 15

Question 15

African Poetry

Which of the following is a Negritude poem?

  1. A."The Grieved Lands of Africa" by Agostinho Neto
  2. B."Black Woman" by Leopold Sedar Senghor
  3. C."The Leader and the Led" by Niyi Osundare
  4. D."The Song of the Women of My Land" by Farouk Oumar Sesay
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Answer: B ("Black Woman" by Leopold Sedar Senghor)

Explanation

Senghor was a founder of Negritude, and 'Black Woman' celebrates African beauty.