In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen. A poet who grew up in Vanuatu, recalling her memories as a young girl living on the island of Tanna. A poet, storyteller, and editor, Rebecca co-edited Vanuatu’s first women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! She is committed to growing literature in Oceania. Poems this episode include: As you turn two weeks, old Koko dearest by Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen; Mama Graon – what have we done by Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen; and Chusum (The Choice) by Mildred Sope.
In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen. A poet who grew up in Vanuatu, recalling her memories as a young girl living on the island of Tanna. A poet, storyteller, and editor, Rebecca co-edited Vanuatu’s first women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! She is committed to growing literature in Oceania. Poems this episode include: As you turn two weeks, old Koko dearest by Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen; Mama Graon – what have we done by Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen; and Chusum (The Choice) by Mildred Sope.