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Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

African Poetry

________ is a typical Negritude poem.

  1. A."The Leader and the Led" by Niyi Osundare
  2. B."Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou
  3. C."Black Woman" by Leopold Sedar Senghor
  4. D."The Grieved Lands of Africa" by Agostinho Neto
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C ("Black Woman" by Leopold Sedar Senghor)

Explanation

Senghor was a founder of Negritude, and 'Black Woman' celebrates African identity and beauty, the core of Negritude poetry.