Post-independence Autobiographic Memories of Affliction and Resistance in Bate Besong and Chiha Kim's Poetry

Abstract

It is an established fact that most post-independence nations especially in the developing world are still teetering in varied forms of afflictions instigated by structures and practices of violence, subjection and other related vices. Achille Mbembecorroborates this declaration when he avows in On the Postcolony that the post-independence state has become “a political machinery...that constitutes a distinctive regime of violence...and a dramatic stage on which are played out the wider problems of subjugation” (Mbembe, 2002, p.102-5).In fact, many post-independence states are stillrun by leaders who seem to have as political will, the pauperization and zombification of their own compatriots and countries. One of the reasons for this afflictive nature of the post-independence condition is related to the ability of wielders of political power to grant and or, abolish liberties and rights at their convenience. Apparently, their exclusive concern is to maintain themselves in power.