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What is the meaning of the poet? You restored all the treasure-houses

from Benin to Zimbabwe, Mapungubwe to Cairo

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The poet dedicated this poem to Chiwoniso Maraine, a singer, and songwriter who died of pneumonia.

Because of her beautiful voice that she showed to the world, she inspired Africans and made them proud. The poet equated it to restoring the all the treasures of Africa.
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