This article examines the theme of corruption in contemporary Nigerian poetry through a qualitative content analysis of selected poems. The study sample comprises poems that explicitly address the theme of corruption in Nigerian society. The research design involves a close reading of the poems to identify the different poetic devices used to address the theme of corruption, as well as any recurring themes and motifs in the poems. The findings of the content analysis reveal that contemporary Nigerian poets use various poetic devices, including satire and metaphor, to express their frustration with the level of corruption in Nigerian society and to call for change. The article concludes with a discussion of the implications of the findings and the significance of the theme of corruption in contemporary Nigerian poetry. This study highlights the role of poetry as a medium for social critique and adds to the ongoing discourse on corruption in Nigeria.

Corruption, Contemporary, Nigerian Poetry

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