👉 Dagbane is a term often used in African American literature and culture to describe the black experience of oppression, discrimination, and exploitation. It was first coined by poet Nwankwo Wene in 1976 as an umbrella term for various forms of Black oppression and injustice that have been perpetuated throughout history. The term "dagbane" refers to a sense of being trapped within one's own skin or body, where the oppressive forces are so strong that it is impossible to
