Kumukanda Paperback – July 1, 2018

In Kayo Chingonyi’s Kumukanda, the young artist develops character and history in a single collection. The beautifully written prose, does a wonderful job drawing parallels between the meaning of each word and the way it comes off the tongue. The diction and literary poise that Kayo displays is breathtaking, the stories are master crafted to be a testament of time.

I thought this poems were lovely and at the same time relatable and with a lot of depth in each one. I especially liked reading them out loud you can hear the rhythm to them. I could totally see a lot of them being put to music. Would definitely read more from the author.

I strongly recommend this book because it covers themes of boyhood to manhood, music, loss, and grief. Something that most men deal with, yet are reluctant to really talk about. The flow of the poems worked perfectly together and keeps the reader engaged the whole time. Very good book!

I think Kumukanda is an excellent example of quality over quantity. Although it is only 66 pages long, the poetry displayed in this book is rich with depth. You really get a sense for the time, effort, and heart but into a collection like this as you begin to tackle it. The range of topics and emotions touched upon in this collection is truly incredible. I highly recommend this book to any poetry lovers.

I really enjoyed reading all the poems in Kumukanda. They were not straight forward and really made you think about the meaning which I really enjoyed. I think it's amazing how these poems were written over such a long period of time because it shows how dedicated he was to putting Kumukanda together. I would recommend for others to read this book.

I got to read this book for my literature class.For me I understood the poems better if I read them fast, because it was easier for me to make connections.I liked understanding the author and connecting with him.

Intriguing, cognitive, cognizant, passionate. Kayo transforms his experiences into thought-provoking poetry, covering topics of race, masculinity, and grief. Each poem is uniquely crafted to convey his life's difficulties, but Kayo's witty, dark humor is a delight to read as well and balances the collection as a whole.

I loved all the poems and the meaning behind them. I also enjoyed how youthful and inspirational it felt. I thought it was well written and 100% worth a read.