This comic strip is based on the poetry of Eric Ngalle Charles, who fled Cameroon when he was seventeen and spent years as an illegal immigrant in Russia. He arrived in Cardiff in 1999 and was able to claim asylum.
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About the Author:
Nicky Arscott is a poet and artist who lives and works near Machynlleth, Powys, Wales.
Eric Ngalle Charles is a Cameroon born wales based writer, poet, playwright and actor.
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