THE AFRICAN WOMAN by Samuel Amazing Ayoade
Epitome of virtue I see, Building a house of fortune icy, Foundation of moderacy and modesty. Even without amnesty, The African woman remains loyal. Her blackness lightens the darkness, For...
LET’S DANCE AFRICA by Mesioye Affable Johnson
Under this sighing moon did we gather beliefs Into the howling calabash of whirling Western Culture, Which left splashes of abnormalities on our faces, After piles of tainted tales struck...
ORÍ by Olusegun M. Lawal
ORI When the lively goes sour When the mighty turn weak When the drum-beat becomes soundless Orí, lead me not astray Jumping from tree to tree Climbing the highest peak to...
THE AFRICAN WOMAN by Goodness Ayoola
Tonight, the moon has refused to wane Milky, she stays watching… The figure nightly clothed, flanked with duty The pestle woman and the defeated yam In the rugged mortal to...
IRENE by Stefn Sylvester
You are black, You are wise, You are beautiful, Of creativity are you full. When you dance Wriggling your curves From West to North They stare like morons Lost in...
AFRICAN WOMEN by Mesioye Affable Johnson
Abeni, The pride born at the borders where virtues are valued On the integrity lying beneath the black skin and sparkling hair Where the jealous sun laughs in delight of...
OFF TO EUROPE’S TRADE FAIR by Wisdom Chisom Nnawuihe
Just little remains of this porridge Remains in our baked clay pot After we canoed past the northern bridge To anchor at the western port Upon its shores and shopping...
THE AFRICAN PARENT by Kuti Israel Ifeoluwa
The African Parent... Incomparable are their good deeds with uncountable knowledge acquired without a slate. Creating proverbs without a tutor, They teach their children the culture they've acquired. The children...
SONGS AND DAUGHTERS by Faithfulness Okom
Our songs and daughters remain our pride and delusional paradise Our songs are sweet like fresh sugarcane soaked in undiluted honey Crispy to the mouth Engaging to the ears Shoulder...
AFRICA by El Sane Ken Silencer
Africa. I know of this pretty-natured woman Created with dark complexion Whose heart is über white and smiles Blessed with many blessings ... Many daughters and sons as known Has...