Omo Niyi! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: the Punch ‘Omo n’iyi omo n’ide,Omo l’asehinde to ba d’ale..’ That’s the opening track of the juju musician, General (Prince) Adekunle’s record waxed in 1975. His band was named The Supersonic Sounds. The album gives us an insight into the wonderful world of children. Today is children’s day in Nigeria. Great, isn’t it?…

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Really!!!

Photo credit: Aljazeera Although I don’t like Trump’s politics and policies, I wouldn’t believe any sane person would have uttered this gibberish. It’s possibly an AI-generated video. It’s so insulting, unbecoming and coming from a former and aspiring president, so unpresidential

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Old anthem! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: AprobABC I understand Nigerian legislators are working on a bill. The said bill is not to reduce hunger in the nation, it’s not to invite the top companies that are leaving the country back, it’s not to for the salary increase demanded by labour.  It is for the country to go back to…

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January 11 – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Grafik Another birthdayCloser to graveCounting daysE’en if one’s braveThey won’t escapeAppointment with the wheelerWho’s ultimate dealerIt’s a givenThat human beingsMust goConferencing GodHoweverWheneverI look backInto the pastMy pastThough yet to be pastI praise GodFor His loveThough unmeritedHe still givethAmidst the strifeHe’s making me surviveAnother morningA new journeyI won’t hesitateTo dedicateMy remaining lifetimeTo world peace!…

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Oloogbe! The Dead!! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Indian Astrology What are dreams!Amount they to nothing;When we realize;Our labors result to nil! What are dreams!Unfinished songs;Unfinished letters;Unfinished plans;Unfinished conjugation;Unfinished dreams! What are dreams!Ambitions;Marriages just starting off;Relationships just kicking off;Half-eaten meals! What are dreams!Reality;Of an irresponsible nation;Breeding useless leadership! What are dreams!Plans;Which, we do, make;In our innocence!Some say, our stark naivete;But then,…

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