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BANBẸ (BAA NIBẸ) - MEETING UP TO THING.S THAT FIT.S WITH TIME

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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

Mo bẹru agba by King Sunny Ade (Lyrics & Translation)

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

YORUBA BY KING SUNNY ADE (LYRICS & TRANSLATION)

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

AROMA

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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)

POEM: INCLUSION IN DIVERSITY

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Disability is not an inability. In this society of no ease, God can enslave a king to enthrone a slave in His capacity. So, disability is not a disease. An ability to do whatever is emotional. Then later, it turns spiritual; That is why God is the most spiritual of all. And everything awakens our consciousness to seem political. The sun shines in the day, So as the moon stars in the night. Everyone has a profile to be relevant any day, Just do not belittle anyone's might. There is time for everything. Doing the right thing at the appropriate moment is godliness. Everyone is destined to set a purpose - something. Holiness is unavoidable in society by avoiding evilness like stinginess. Who kills others' chances? A murderer! How do you feel like a "destiny slayer"? Nobody knows how the stars and moon are created; Same as the sun which can't be evaded. Accept the differences in all as colours! Yes! imbibe the difference in labours. No matter how strange it is - divers

MADE IN HEAVEN

Lonely in my jungle Sitting while reflecting on life. I feel happy in the internal angle Because of my angel here high. Many thoughts ponder my mind Yeah, when I see you from behind. Where are you from ? Why so beautiful different to others ? Hmm! I feel so jealous Because, it's a dream to have you. Beauty with good characters, A nice combo of lines and stanzas! Babe, who made you ? You're unique In the whole universe. Is it the smile from you ? All of yours make me go gaga. ©️ G. Ayanniyi M. (TheLucky)

WHY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II OF UNITED KINGDOM INHERITED THE THRONE INSTEAD OF A "KING" AS CEREMONIAL HEAD ?

By Ganiyu Ayanniyi M. The story of Rulership or Princeship in the UK has always spat arguments between people interested in knowing history. Some Kings ruled as well as some Queens. Some got abdicated as the case of Edit Edward VIII, later Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor. But, what is the case of Queen Elizabeth II ? The Queen Elizabeth II of UK was born in 21 April 1926 by King George VI of UK and queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyo. Queen Elizabeth II is the eldest daughter of her parents who only had two daughters. Her younger sister is named Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. She is married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (a Prince from Greek descent). After the death of her father, she started reigning as the queen of UK from 6 February 1952 till date but was coronated in 2 June 1953, since, she was the eldest daughter and with an absence of a male child. The Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were fruitful and gave birth to four offsprings named: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, P