For Immediate Release

Sandra Nadege Unveils Debut Poetry Collection, First Creation: A Collection of Poems

Soulful New Volume Explores African Heritage, Love, Heartbreak, and Self-Discovery

Sandra Nadege, a Rwandan-born poet and emerging voice in contemporary African literature, today announces the release of her debut collection, First Creation: A Collection of Poems, published by DADYMINDS Publishers Insider. This 86‑page volume invites readers on an intimate journey through the landscapes of the human soul and the rich tapestry of African identity, offering lyrical reflections on resilience, love, and the universal quest for meaning.

A girl holding the book, “First Creation” by Sandra Nadege

A happy reader holding the book, “First Creation” by Sandra Nadege

Sandra Nadege’s debut collection, First Creation: A Collection of Poems, offers an immersive odyssey through the heart of Africa and the depths of human emotion. This 86‑page anthology, published by DADYMINDS Publishers Insider, combines lyrical grace with unflinching honesty to explore themes of patriotism, love, loss, existential wonder, and self‑empowerment. Through four distinct sections—Patriotism, Matters of the Heart, Love, Life & Lies, and Passion & Self-Love—Nadege’s free-verse poems weave vibrant imagery and intimate reflection, inviting readers to witness the continent’s resilience, the ache of unspoken desire, and the transformative power of creativity.

Key Details

• Title: First Creation: A Collection of Poems (See book profile page here)

• Author: Sandra Nadege (See author profile page here)

• Publisher: DADYMINDS Publishing Group (Learn more here)

• Imprint: DADYMINDS Publishers Insider

• Cover Publication Date: 2025

• Format & Length: Hardback, Paperback, eBook & Audiobook; 86 pages

• Retail Price: eBook $3.99 (Google Play) and Paperback $9.99 (Amazon.com)

• ISBN & Distribution: Available worldwide through major retailers; details at Books2Read (See available stores here)

About the Book

First Creation is organised into four thematic sections—Patriotism, Matters of the Heart, Love, Life and Lies, and Passion and Self-Love—each probing different dimensions of human experience set against an African backdrop.

• Patriotism opens with “The Story of Africa,” a vibrant homage to communal rituals and the continent’s enduring spirit, acknowledging both ancestral pride and the wounds of colonialism.

• Matters of Hearts delves into romance and regret through poignant pieces like “Bring a Rose” and “Kiss You Goodbye,” verses that remind us, “Don’t ever wait until it’s too late.”

• Love, Life and Lies offers raw meditations on truth, vulnerability, and the “slap of reality” that follows moments of euphoria.

• Passion and Self‑Love celebrates creative ecstasy and the transformative power of embracing one’s own heart in poems such as “Another Heart” and “Fall in Love with Poetry.”

Sandra Nadege’s free‑verse style is marked by evocative imagery and emotional candour, inviting readers to both confront their inner landscapes and draw strength from shared humanity.

Expansive Themes and Evocative Imagery

Celebrating African Heritage

From the opening lines of “The Story of Africa,” readers are transported to a communal feast beneath a blood-red moon, where “just hands and hearts, holding tight” invoke ancestral rituals and tap into collective strength. Nadege juxtaposes this vibrancy with the shadow of colonial disruption—“They watched as their lands were taken away, / Their freedom fading, day by day”—yet concludes with a rallying cry of hope: “But still, we rise, we stand so tall”.

Matters of the Heart: Romance, Regret, and Renewal

In the tender elegy “Bring a Rose,” the aging narrator, cloaked in “garments pristine,” reflects on a love never confessed, pleading, “But if you ever seek my place, / Bring a rose with gentle grace”—a poignant reminder, “Don’t ever wait until it’s too late”. “Kiss You Goodbye” captures the raw shock of abandonment: “I never thought I’d lose my chance… Why you didn’t let me kiss you goodbye,” yet clings to an ember of hope—“If ever you call, if you return, / My arms stay open, my heart still burns”.

Confronting Life’s Truths and Deceptions

Slap‑in‑the‑face realism arrives in “Slap of Reality”: “Whenever you feel like you’re on cloud nine, / Reality swoops in to draw the line,” urging readers to embrace growth through adversity—“Every fall leads to a rise, a climb”. In “Save Me,” Nadege crafts a heartrending plea for connection: “See me, hear me, and save me. I beg,” a testament to the quiet storms that rage within modern existence.

Passion, Creativity, and Self‑Love

The collection’s final act, “Passion and Self‑Love,” elevates personal fervour to universal ecstasy. “Fountain of Ecstasy” likens poetic inspiration to the battlefield pride of soldiers and the ecstatic pulse of song, culminating in the assertion that “poets… dig deeper, where silence is heard”. The titular poem “First Creation” celebrates the act of writing itself—“This is my first creation, / A small chunk of the thoughts / And emotions in me”—and affirms poetry’s role in illuminating life’s mysteries.

Author Biography

Author Sandra Nadege

Born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda, Sandra Nadege discovered her passion for poetry at an early age. Her writing spans poems, articles, short stories, and novels, and she has contributed to anthologies such as 60 Seconds of Silence. A member of multiple literary groups, she draws inspiration from African traditions, contemporary life, and the universal desire for connection. First Creation marks her first full‑length publication.

Endorsements and Early Acclaim

Critics praise Nadege’s “raw emotional honesty” and “vibrant imagery,” noting that each poem “echoes with the heartbeat of a continent and the thrum of the human soul”. Google Books highlights the collection’s “bold free‑verse style” and “unapologetic exploration of identity and intimacy,” deeming it “a must‑read for lovers of contemporary poetry”.

Praises and Previews

“First Creation is an intimate journey through the landscapes of the human soul,” writes Google Books in its overview, highlighting Nadege’s “masterful blend of evocative imagery and free verse.”

Early reviewers commend the book’s unflinching honesty: “These poems guide you through both quiet introspection and passionate outbursts, reminding us that beauty and hope are never far away.”

Availability

First Creation is now available in eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audio formats via online retailers worldwide. Purchase links and store options can be found at DADYMINDS (dadyminds.org/book/first-creation/) and Books2Read (books2read.com/firstcreation).

First Creation is now available in paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook formats through global retailers. Readers can purchase or preview the title via Books2Read, Google Play, and DADYMINDS’ official store:

• Books2Read: books2read.com/firstcreation (Find available stores here)

• Google Play: (eBook $3.99)

• DADYMINDS Official: dadyminds.org/book/first-creation (Open book profile here)

Media and Interview Requests

Sandra Nadege is available for interviews, readings, and book‑signing events.

For review copies, author interviews, or foreign rights inquiries, please contact:

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About DADYMINDS Holdings LLC

Founded by Anath Lee Wales, DADYMINDS is dedicated to uplifting voices that inspire resilience and creative expression. Its imprint, DADYMINDS Publishers Insider (DPI), champions fresh talents like Sandra Nadege, fostering literature that bridges cultures and hearts. DADYMINDS Publishers Insider (DPI) is the department within the DADYMINDS Company responsible for book publishing and author services. Under the leadership of Anath Lee Wales, the Company seeks to transform lives through compelling narratives and poetic innovation.

P.S. DADYMINDS PUBLISHING GROUP is an official trademark and subsidiary of DADYMINDS HOLDINGS LLC, which the DPI Department governs.

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