Salimah Valiani is een erkend dichteres, activiste en onderzoeker wiens werk de ingewikkelde verbanden tussen sociale ongelijkheid en menselijke ervaring onderzoekt. Door haar poëziebundels en essays duikt ze in complexe thema's en biedt ze lezers een diepgaand perspectief op de wereld. Haar onderzoek, dat zich richt op kwesties als wereldwijde arbeidsmarkten en feministische economie, vult haar artistieke output aan en onderstreept haar toewijding aan sociale rechtvaardigheid. Valiani brengt een uniek standpunt in de literatuur, waarbij ze kritisch denken combineert met poëtische expressie.
New Poems
Written during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, these poems were shared as WhatsApp voice notes, blending intimacy with distance. They capture diverse global experiences and emphasize the urgent need for love to be as widespread as the virus itself. This collection serves as a precursor to "29 leads to love," which delves deeper into the expansive concept of love that emerged during this challenging time but has since receded.
Focusing on Johannesburg, this poetry collection offers a sociopolitical exploration of the city through its notable and lesser-known figures, locations, and cultural elements. Salimah Valiani captures the essence of urban life, intertwining personal and collective narratives that reflect the complexities of the city's identity. The poems delve into the interplay between people and their environment, revealing insights into the social dynamics and historical context of Johannesburg.