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Niger: Penda Diallo

A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games. The poem from Niger is Tagalakoy by Adamou Ide, read by Penda Diallo.

The poem from Niger is called Tagalakoy which is the name given to women whose poverty forces them to sell sand. The poem is by Adamou Ide, translated by Irene Waggener and read by Penda Diallo.

Poetry 2012 - The Written World, a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ collaboration with The Scottish Poetry Library, creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

2 minutes

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Fri 31 Aug 2012 02:58

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  • Fri 31 Aug 2012 02:58