Hmm.. – Adewale Sobowale

There’re various ways in which people display hunger. Mind you, there are even different types of hunger. In Europe, where we can say our own brand of Christianity in Nigeria came from, all churches I know of, due to the current situation, have resorted to having online services. But then, European churches, rather than being…

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Ilu Le O! – Adewale Sobowale

The Highlife great, Victor Olaiya released a thought provoking album in the sixties titled, ‘Kosowo lode’. It’s a pity that the content of the album remains an understatement to the situation in Nigeria today. This is in spite of the illusory face saving owambe parties that are the order of the day in some parts…

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Aje! – Adewale Sobowale

Adult has you not;Must look here and there;Just for you! You’re not around;Everything must clamUp! Until yourRich presence! People, up and aboutBadly need youThose looking for youIn ways unfit‘Re yet to know If they doThey won’t dare to I’m preparedFor your entryWant to possessYou till the end! It’s trueYou fling peopleWide and nearJust to have…

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Múìbátù – Adewale Sobowale

“Àdèwalé ọlọ́rẹỌkọ MúìbátùÌwà rẹ wù mí oKáàbọ̀ ṣé dáda lo déAdewálé ọlọ́rẹ.” Even, before I came to be:I had known her:Sweet, caring, tender,and winsome to behold!My paternal family knew her through songs!Her song was always sung to me!She never naggedNeither was she ever jealous!Her family never asked for bride priceSince I never met them!In fact,…

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Encouraging! – Adewale Sobowale

I read with pleasure this morning that the federal government in Nigeria has taken the bold step to look inward for a cure to COVID 19! The government is not only using the medical practitioners, it’s also using herbal practitioners. In fact, according to reports, the government had already invited 11 herbal and medical practitioners…

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