Abiku! by Adewale Sobowale

It’s everywhere, Over years, Not only political, Also is physical, Could be emotional, And, also mental, Strange philosophy! Like play, like play, Rag has become cloth, We never refused, Tattered clothes to wear! Seen as abomination, In lands that were, relatively insignificant! Shamefully happens at our very doorsteps!! Scariest of crimes Happen with levity, who dares…

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Learning right! by Adewale Sobowale

At their feet While being feed- ed! With right – not that White- Influenced – history, which is opposite what really happened to our ancestors while labouring, slaving out their sweats! Suffering as slaves after being sold out by African chiefs, who were influenced by mirrors and gin and even, cowry shells: We were mis-educated! Mungo…

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January 11! by Adewale Sobowale

Another birthday  Closer to grave Counting days E’en if one’s brave They won’t escape Appointment with the wheeler Who’s ultimate dealer It’s a given That human beings Must go Conferencing God However Whenever I look back Into past My past Though yet to be past I praise God For His love Though unmerited He still giveth…

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My take! by Adewale Sobowale

With dedication You get inspiration Which results in aspiration To your destination! Times may be tough Roads could be rough But it’s said And emphasized When roads are rough It’s only for the tough! When you try your best You could then rest Being assured All is sure! Don’t do crime Or be coated in slime-…

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Balogun Gbada by Adewale Sobowale

Things men do e’en when they do- sleep will never ever be tethered! Remembering Basorun Gbada; who not only battered; Our not too model economy; Into a ponmonomy! His unrelenting abracadabra; a unique democratia; strong as a rope; Ends in a mope! Endless killings; Always fleecing; Turning us to mumu; Easy preys for voodoo! Disloyal to…

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Let’s go by Adewale Sobowale

Machines of industry Must be made greasy By the labour Of poor vapour- Emitting third worlders, While the orders Are being enjoyed, Their ladies being toyed With by their shylock Rulers, who should hemlock Have taken. But for People lacking ability. to unvote charlatans E le awon alakora! Let them know, That we know Why they…

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