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A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

The Written World brings worldwide poetry to the airwaves with a poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

Poetry 2012: The Written World: Niger: Penda Diallo

Niger: Penda Diallo

31/08/2012

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from Niger read by 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 BBC collaboration with The Scottish Poetry Library, creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

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