Nayyirah Waheed

Nayyirah Waheed is a poet and author who has published two books of poetry and has been described as "perhaps the most famous poet on Instagram."[1] While Waheed is a reclusive writer who doesn't reveal many details about her life,[2] her poetry is frequently shared through social media accounts. Her poetry is known for being "short and minimalistic" and "incredibly touching", covering topics such as love, identity, race, and feminism.[3]

  1. ^ Henderson, Melissa (March 22, 2017). "The Best Poems From Instagram's Favorite Nayyirah Waheed". Jet.
  2. ^ "7 African Women Poets To Keep You Calm, Cool, and Collected for the Summer," The Real African, March 22, 2017.
  3. ^ Luc, Helen (March 17, 2017). "These 21 Powerful Nayyirah Waheed Poems About Love Are TOTALLY Inspiring", Your Tango. Accessed March 19, 2017.