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He has published three poignant CDs - The Gift of Life, Jesus Dwells in My Soul and Love and Happy New Year: His published books are –Teardrops Keep Falling, Silver Rain and Blizzard (Angelic Flames). His most recent book –Harvest of Hate –Stories and Essays; “Fuel for the Soul.”
Email: bankole@mindspring.com

“Roland Marke's work speaks of our urgent need to heal and to hope. Roland's poetry, stories, and songs are inspirational. Like all great writers, he lifts suffering to a higher plane of regard. Please take the time to listen to his message and spread the good word. We can work together for a more human, caring world.”

Nile Stanley, Ph.D. Chair, Childhood Education author, poet
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
Roland Bankole Marke
Roland Bankole Marke is a Florida based freelance writer, poet and songwriter, who was born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Marke started writing in order to satisfy his own soul. His passion for humanity that is depicted in his writing helped to consummate a lasting marriage.  Marke’s work has appeared in several publications, both in print and online journals or magazines. These include World Press, Free Press, Guardian Weekly, Journal of The African Literature Association (JALA), The African Courier, All Africa.com, Liberia Sea Breeze, The Patriotic Vanguard, Florida Times Union, Kwenu.com, Jacksonville Advocate, Kenya London News, Standard Times, Mabayla Review, Pambazuka.org. and The New Ndanaan - University of the Gambia.
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"Strong writer, a brilliant poet who's gifted with song; African Renaissance Man!"
Stephanie Horton, Editor, Liberian Sea Breeze Journal
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