Star Zahra Quartet

In these videos, you’ll hear four poems from Girls and the Silhouette of Form (Masobe Books, 2024) — the sophomore collection by Nigerian poet Star Zahra — read aloud by the poet and writer Richard Ali. This collection has earned a place on the 2025 ANA/KMVL Poetry Prize shortlist.

A Poem is a Clan of Things || Star Zahra

Four Poems from Girls and the Silhouette of Form | Star Zahra (Masobe Books)

Write of the Thing with Feathers || Star Zahra

Four Poems from Girls and the Silhouette of Form | Star Zahra (Masobe Books)

Tanzania || Star Zahra

Four Poems from Girls and the Silhouette of Form | Star Zahra (Masobe Books)

Vial of Immortality || Star Zahra

Four Poems from Girls and the Silhouette of Form | Star Zahra (Masobe Books)