The Weaver Bird

Kofi Awoonor [1935-2013] was born on 13 March 1935, in  a vilage called Keta in Volta Region, Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). His poetry was deeply rooted in the traditions and beliefs of his people based on Ewe folk songs,dirges, etc.
Kofi Awoonor was also published as Kofi Nyidevu Awoonor.