It's Birago Day! For the past three years, we have celebrated the legacy of Senegalese poet and storyteller Birago Diop, whose work reignited interest in African folktales. He was also a renowned veterinarian, doctor, and diplomat.

 

Today, in honor of Birago Day, the annual celebration of African and Caribbean folklore, we invite you to read a poem by Natty Mark Samuels, the founder of the African School Oxford, to commemorate this occasion. 

You can also purchase Natty’s latest book, 'The Encyclopedia of Rootikal Folklore', here.