Era Context
What time period did the Postcolonial era take place?
1950- now
Who were the three main poets from the slideshow?
Wole Soyinka, Pat Mora, and Chinua Achebe
Ideas: Who's journeys were heavily talked about?
Immigrants
*Bonus* Who was the main actor in "Good Morning Vietnam?"
Robin Williams
What is Olu's favorite show?
The Sopranos
The main ending of what took place in this era
The end of direct colonial rule
What did Chinua Achebe write about in his poems?
The impact of British colonialism
Ideas: What did many countries want during this time period?
Independence
When did India gain independence?
1947
Where did Olu live in his first 3 months in America?
Los Angeles, California
What are some themes of this time period?
What did Pat Mora write about in her poems?
Cultural identity
Ideas: whose rights were a main idea of this era?
Human's rights
When did the Vietnam War end?
1975
Where was Olu born?
Lagos, Nigeria
What main continents had countries that were colonized?
Asia, Africa, and Americas
What did Wole Soyinka write about in his poems?
Social injustice
Ideas: Aftermath of _______ ____
Colonial rule
What are the names of 3 countries in Africa that gained their independence?
Nigeria, Congo, Cameroon, Togo, Mali, Madagascar, Chad, Gabon
What is the name of Olu's REC team?
Miami Goon Squad
What was revived during this time period?
Languages and traditions that were previously suppressed by European colonisation.
What were the writers of this period concerned about?
Addressing inequalities
What were the main devices used within the writing of this era?
Symbolism, storytelling, and hybrid languages
When did 17 nations in Africa gain independence?
What does Olu's full name mean?
"God has done me well"