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The day was joyfully dancing. The night was happily sleeping.  Then came the thugs to disturb the peace. The terrorists left the environment with no ease.   You couldn't leave them with the injustice. So you trained hard as a recruit. You fought hard to never quit, You are a great agent of peace.   You are a warrior! You are a fighter! You are a coup detector! You are a ranger!   You raid on land, air, and water! You are a disciplined soldier! What else haven't you sacrificed? Tell me what you haven't faced.   Oh! You gallant combatants! You are forever in our hearts! Heroes, gone or present soldiers, We will never forget your selfless sacrifices. By Ganiyu Ayanniyi Mubaraq 11/2023

Listen, read /or download the Anthem of Ejigbo (Osun State)  Lyrics: Ibilẹ Ejigbo, olokiki lajẹ Ejigbo local government, we are renown  Ibilẹ Ejigbo, olokiki lajẹ Ejigbo local government, we are renown Owo ṣiṣe pẹlu iṣẹ agbẹ  Our noble professions are business and farming  Ka gbingbado, koko katun gbin paki  We cultivate maize, cocoa and plant cassava  Iṣẹ owo ni latihin lọ de Lome d'Abidjan de Ghana  We do business from our city across Lomé, Abidjan and Ghana Iṣẹ owo ni We do business  At'ẹko imọ ijinle lawa fin ṣaye  And sound education is our priority  Iṣẹ owo ni latihin lọ de Lome d'Abidjan de Ghana  We do business from our city across Lomé, Abidjan and Ghana Iṣẹ owo ni We do business At'ẹko imọ ijinlẹ lawa fin ṣaye And sound education is our priority   #Play / Download below:

By Ganiyu Ayanniyi Mubaraq   In African settings as well as in other parts of the world, it is very common for parents to provide for the basic needs of their children due to the immense love they have for them or probably because it's the parents' primary responsibility to the.ir child.ren (UNICEF, Right of the Child)*. It is a common practice among Yoruba people to buy things that last. Things that would be very relevant at the time of purchase and in the future; if not, then for them, such things are not worthy of purchase. So, they sew or buy things that last a long time, especially clothes and shoes, and such are often called Banbẹ in Yoruba language. Banbẹ is a common habit among Yoruba people (in my observation), especially Yoruba parents. Banbẹ means to meet something with its long-term value in due time for present or future use. In another simple translation, it means "meet it there". The Yoruba parents in question are mostly mothers, probably because they a...

Click here to watch Mo b'ẹru agba by King Sunny Ade (Lyrics & Translation) Mo b’ẹru aagba (mo b’ẹru agba, mo b’ẹru agba o) I’ve due respect for elders (I respect elder, I respect elder) Ai b’ẹru agba ni o jaiye o gun The world’s instability stems from lack of respect for elders Ẹlẹgbẹ mo ni mo b’ẹru agba Colleagues, I give due respect to elder Agba n’bọ wa kan ẹ o ee You’ll soon be an elder Agba n’bọ wa kan ẹ o o laiye nbi In this life, you’ll also be an elder Agba n’bọ wa kan ẹ o e You’ll soon be an elder Aye o o o (Aye o, Aye o e) Such is life (Such is life) Aye o o o (Aye o, Aye o e) Such is life (Such is life) Oṣika, ranti ọjọ atisun rẹ o e Evil doer, remember the day of your death Iwọ ọdalẹ, ranti ọjọ atisun rẹ o e You betrayer, remember the day of your death Ẹni s’ebi (ibi lo mi a j’ere fun) Evil doers (You shall reap evil) Ẹni ba tun se ka nkọ o What of evildoers ? Ika lo mi a j’ere fun Evil shall be their rewards Bo ba wu ẹ ko s’ere If you like, be kind Rere lo mi a j...

Ẹyin ọmọ Yoruba, mo kii yin mo ka go o Yoruba indigenes, I greet you with utmost respect Ẹyin ọmọ Yoruba, mo kii yin mo ka go o Yoruba indigenes, I greet you with utmost respect Onile, alejo, agba, at’ọmọde Landlords, strangers, elders and children Mo kii yin mo ka go o I greet you with utmost respect Ẹyin ọmọ Yoruba, mo kii yin mo ka go o Yoruba indigenes, I greet you with utmost respect Ẹyin ọmọ Yoruba, mo kii yin mo ka go o Yoruba indigenes, I greet you with utmost respect Onile, alejo, agba at’ọmọde Landlords, strangers, elders and children Mo kii yin mo ka go o I greet you with utmost respect O digba, a dupẹ lọwọ yin Bye, thank you Fun Ibanigbọrọ yi o For listening to us Ẹ ko’re kalẹ Pay respect O tun d’igba omiiran o See you next time Ipade wa, yoo ma dun yungba Our reunion would be sweet Yungba bi oyin Sweet as honey O d’igba o, o d’igba omiran o Bye, see you next time Ẹyin ọmọ ibilẹ, a kii yin o digba o All Indigenous, we greet you, bye O d’igba o, o d’igba miran o Bye, see ...

I see the feminine figurine. I see the shadow of an artistic wine. I endure her solace like a cooling turbine. Oh! I like this bodily twine. I like her two frontal oranges Yes! They make me the boss of old ages I like the two tiny little balls that broaden to her encircled cages. I lost myself in her like those moderate sages. I see, truly, I masterly see. Her mouth is furnished with sweets of that precious bee. Her tongue is worded with sugary tea. Oh! I cherish this baby. Enormously, her face is endowed with all-stars. On her, I see my match of stars; How would it be when mine unite with hers. Sure, thy entourage would be blessed with the most precious stars. I'm moved by this bodily shape: Back, middle, side, front; just like juicy grape. All of hers are soft, cool, and never fade. Honestly, all I see, not a mouthed facade. © Ayanniyi (TheLucky)