Kofi Awoonor was born on 1935-03-13.

Kofi Awoonor uses vivid imagery in "The Anvil and the Hammer" to depict the struggles of oppressed people. He employs metaphors like anvil and hammer to symbolize resilience and resistance against colonialism. The imagery creates a powerful visual representation of the ongoing battle for freedom and self-determination.

First of all, the poem was written in a very simple language but it reflects a deep meaning behind it. It is impossible, though, to read the poem without having a glimpse on the life of the poet. Awoonor was a poet from Ghana - east African country formerly called Gold Coast. His poetry was written during the era of British colonization.

Kofi Kingston's real name is Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah