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AFRICAN LEADSER: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Africa today is seen as a continent where wickedness, maladministration, injustice, selfishness, corruption, poverty etc. govern. Many nations in the whole world (mostly the Europeans and Americans) have been involving themselves in helping Africa nations from moving backwards, and yet, we are nowhere to be found in term of meaningful development. Why has this happened? Who are those responsible for this backwardness? Why must we remain or consider ourselves slaves (or those that need to be helped by other countries) in the 21st Century? If I had to be specific, my answer to above questions should be our so-called leaders. Yes, because from South to North Africa, from West to East and even Central Africa, no good leader has ever been produced in the last 20 years. Then how are we going to survive when our leaders are just there to make money for their use? Honestly, our existence as a continent has been impaired adversely by the so-called politicians that paraded themselves as the people's choice in various African nations. Taking a look at the situation in Africa, one will indisputably agree that the root of all the hardships, tribulations, and traumas people are confronting is the result of leadership problems. The images of many Africa nations had been aggressively destroyed, tarnished and soiled by those that want "power" by all means. They killed and maimed innocent souls before paving ways for themselves. Why must we do this to ourselves? Why must these ugly incidents continue in Africa nations? In Angola, many civilians were brutally killed in civil war that engulfed the country, leaving the whole geographical entity in a perpetual trauma caused by the so-called power seekers. Also identical, is the predicament in Ethiopia where some villages seem to be replaying the grim images of 1984, when over 1 million people starved to death. Now, the situation is aggravating day in and out, as infants with pot-bellies suck the emaciated breast of mothers too tired to wave away flies crawling across their lips. Inclusively, civil war has seriously ravaged nations like Congo DR, Sierra Lone, Somali, Burundi, Rwanda and presently, in Liberia, leaving many civilians unbalanced as a result of the trauma they went through. Many are still homeless and confronted with malnutrition problems. They are to feed themselves with whatever they can lay their hands upon never mind perhaps it is good for their health. No wonder many are stunted, physically, intellectually and psychologically derailed. Poverty now seems deepen and unavoidable while coping mechanisms become weaker on a daily basis. No longer can a neighbour lend cash, or a cousin gives surplus maize. Under this situation, children are dropping out of school --- almost half never see the inside of a classroom-ensuring that the next generation will be as badly educated as the previous generation was. African youths supposedly posed as the leaders of tomorrow are under the threat of inadequate education, and I wonder without a good education, how tomorrow will look, if not bleak and cloudy? I hope these leaders are not sleeping. written by: Adeyemi Adisa
	IN MY COUNTRY (NIGERIA) Peace is snoring Enmity is reigning Freedom degrades Autocracy is exalted Violence is synonymous In my country Justice is limited Poverty is the victor Famine is sine qua non And killings are necessary In my country Democracy is in confusion Politicians are criminals Illiterates are leaders While graduates are slaves In my country Child abuse is necessary Future of youths is in doom Youths engaged in illegal deals Because no one cares for them In my country Cruelty is important Money is the savior Deception is embraced Honesty can kill In my country Hungry politicians are ruling The president is sleeping And hangs a "do not disturb" sign Just by his door In my country No one dares challenge The power that be And everyone knows That silence is precious. written by: Adeyemi Adisa
THE DEATH OF AN HERO: A TRIBUTE TO LATE MKO ABIOLA. The man who was born on August 21,1937 and has only served as the Symbol of Unity. The man whose businesses cut across Banking, Book Publishing, Petroleum, Aviation, Transportation, Farming, Shipping and Communication. He has investments in over 60 countries, spread across the five continents of the world. The first Nigerian to head a Multinational Corporation, not only in the country but also in Africa. In 1986, he joined International Telephone Telegraphs (ITT) as a comptroller and was promoted to Senior Executive Vice President before he honourably retired in 1988. The man who is the first and only African to sit on the Board of the World-wide Conglomerate at the age of 33. The only man who called for Reparation to Africa in USA and Europe which has today become the major issue on AU agenda. A friend of the needy who has donated generously to development projects viz.; Education, Palaces, Historical Centres, Mosques, Churches, Water and Sports not only in Nigeria but in all Africa. A renowned Pan-Africanist who fought tirelessly to restore the dignity of black people throughout the world. Between 1986 and 1990, he delivered over 50 keynote addresses to Pan African Movements in Nigeria, Africa, Europe, the US and Caribbean. In 1988, he donated 40,00 US dollars to Harvard University for research into African Studies. The winner if the American Black Heritage Award of national Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) and also received Golden Key to Washington DC. The 1992 humanitarian award winner by the Predominantly Black Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the United States. The patron of the Congressional Caucus of the United States, The Inaugurant and Patron of the Black Parliament Caucus of Great Britain, A unanimously elected Chairman of the OAU Group of Eminent Persons on Reparation who established a foundation for Reparation with 500,000 US dollar. The acclaimed Pillar of Sport in Africa A man of dignity with numbers of honour from many organisations and countries especially the United States, who was honoured by numbers of communities, groups, associations and professional bodies. Between 1970 and today, he was the Patron, Grand Patron of about 150 associations and societies all over Nigeria. Also honoured with numerous fellowships; he received several honourary degrees from reputable academic institutions both home and abroad with more that 200 Chieftaincy Titles. A Chartered Accountants, Philanthropist, the Commander of the Order of Mono (Hon. In Togo), the acclaimed winner of June 12 Nigeria Presidential Election, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, a devoted Muslim but in his social, business and political life, he did not discriminate against anyone. His name is BASORUN MOSHOOD KASHIMAWO OLAWALE ABIOLA, a national icon who gave up the ghost on July 7, 1998 after four years and fourteen days in detention; and he is survived by wives and children. I personally sympathise with the families of those that have died in the course of struggle for June 12 and for democratic government in Nigeria. May your souls rest in peace. written by: Adeyemi Adisa
	THE DEATH OF A LOVELY COLLEAGUE (TAIWO OLADEJO) If the fire burns and burns It will burn to death If the sun shines and shines It will go to rest No matter how long a man lives Death is surely ultimate When I remember death I become moody When I remember the terminator Cold fear runs through me Am not drunk but head works like clock When I remember the time to sleep But not waking up again When the cock shall crow At the passing away of son of man When the candlelight suddenly goes off To beckon him home Such that has held T-A-I-W-O today Oh death! Why have you quickened your divine mission on this gentleman? You have brought sadness to all faces That comes to beckon TAIWO to life. TAIWO! Why don't you wake up? And behold the wailing voices beside you. Why don't you open your eyes and see the mourners at your graveside. Why has death sealed your senses from the world? But there is one thing I know Death knows no young, No rich or pauper, No king or slave It takes whoever it wills Death! You enforce equality on all men T-A-I-W-O O-L-A-D-E-J-O I know you have gone to rest with the ancestors Till we meet on the day judgement (if possible) I say; I MISSED YOU! written by: Adeyemi Adisa
NIGERIA IS MINE... Nigeria is mine Even when others reject you I will always be there for you Bcoz ve pledged my allegiance to you I believe in your existence I trust your ability Even when the going was getting tough You firmly remained stronger than ever Many rain had fell and sun had risen many time Many ethnic clashes had visited you Many threat of breaking up But you still remained firm And that makes you a unique country Despite all the misfortunes You still forge ahead and seek for fortunes Despite all political unrests That arrests your daily governmental activities Despite the economical instability That derailed your ability as a nation Despite all forms of hatred from outside world That painted you red and a no-go area You are still surviving as a nation You re the best among the rest It is only some people with greediness That want to bring you unhappiness You re healthy before they began their unhealthy activities And they sucked your treasury Just as babies suck their mother breast And yet, you did not dry They brought corruption into your system And you had been suffering from it for ages They brought mal-administration into your affairs And this had been the genesis of all your tribulations I hope you fight back one day And bring sanity to your system Your worries will soon be over Your wounds will soon be healed The end will come to your sufferings And you shall one day stand up and fight for yourself Then; you shall be walking and not crawling again and again. written by: Adeyemi Adisa
	BLACK COLOUR... Black is the colour of my skin, It is also who I am within. Black is me and I am black. Dark-skinned as a matter of fact. No light colour to me what so ever, However, I am fine with who I am. Yes Ma`am, Black is beautiful and beautiful is black. As beautiful as the midnight sky and the stars is the glitter in my brown eyes. Dark, chocolate, smooth and sweet all describes the black in me. Black is strong and strong is black. As strong as the black coffee that I drink. My colour is permanent as the black ink. There is no changing colour to me. Black is what I am proud to be. Black is me and I am black. Dark-skinned as a matter of fact written by: Adeyemi Adisa


THE GIANT OF AFRICA... Nigeria, You re the giant of Africa The most populous nation in Africa And the tenth in global population You re not just big Nor just heavily populated Your largeness as a nation Is also blessed with invaluable resources Your south is naturally full of oil Your north is also blessed with numbers of godly-given materials Go to east and west, There is a vast number of resources abundantly given by nature The assets that many envy Your vegetation is evergreen Your rain forest is full of tall and rich trees Your rain season is as accurate as the months of the year While your dry season is as friendly as Nigerians You re indeed a blessed nation You re as well rich culturally A nation of over 120 million people And over 250 ethnic groups With more than 400 different dialects It is surely an elephantine task to come together as a nation With mutual understanding and pleased minds That is Nigeria! A nation blessed with humans That are always ready to prevent inhumanity A voice to reckon with globally No wonder world leaders always keep locking at your door Visit today, visit tomorrow! A bright future awaits you A future full of hope and assurance A future that will see youths as the leader of tomorrow When there will be enough food Enough work, security and educational attainments. A fruitful future indeed! written by: Adeyemi Adisa