Restoration and Other Poems

A poetry collection born of remembrance and reclamation — an affirmation that African identity, rhythm, and truth are living testaments of endurance. Each poem traverses pain and healing, silence and thunder, echoing ancestral voices that insist we remember who we are.

Reclaiming African History: Distortion, Erasure, and the Struggle for Recognition and the Yoruba Pantheon

A deeply personal exploration reclaiming African history and confronting erasure, this work emphasizes Yoruba cosmology’s intersection with Islam and Christianity. Rooted in Yoruba, Brazilian, and Ibo heritage, it reasserts African spiritual and cultural sovereignty.

My books

Explore the literary world of Rae Grillo-Abuah. Each book offers a unique journey, filled with compelling characters and captivating stories. Browse the selection below to find your next great read. Based in London, United Kingdom.

A Collection of African Poetry of Origin 

An invocation of Africa’s primordial rhythm — where the sacred and everyday intertwine. Through poetry that echoes drums, song, and ancestral breath, this collection reaffirms the continuity of African memory and spirit: “We are the story, we are the rhythm, we are the return.”

African Pre-Colonial Weapons: Artefacts, Battles, and Meanings

TO BE RELEASED 4th November 200An academic yet heartfelt examination of Africa’s martial heritage. Drawing on archives and museum collections across the continent, this work explores the artistry, symbolism, and meaning of pre-colonial weaponry, restoring historical dignity and indigenous perspective to Africa’s warrior traditions.Stay updated with Rae's new releases, events, and exclusive content by joining the mailing list!