In 1998, I was trained by the SPLA [Sudanese People's Liberation Army ] in London how to pretend to be a geologist.
Kola BoofI value men and I don't necessarily want to adopt the man's role, but I do want to see women's humanity honored and respected.
Kola BoofI have never turned a trick in my life, and I just resent the American definitions of โsex slaveโ and โprostituteโ so much. I was a mistress!
Kola BoofI have never received full credit from the SPLA [Sudanese People's Liberation Army], because the men are very sexist and feel that I'm acting out of place, bringing too much attention to myself - but for the funeral of our leader John Garang, they had me write the poem "Chol Apieth" to eulogize him, and that was their way of acknowledging my contributions.
Kola Boof