by Ayomikun Soyombo We can’t neglect this land We can’t give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can’t just turn our backs to see her waste For the love of Nigeria 1.For the citizens of this country Who had a selfless leader That laboured for truth That... Read More

Ayomikun Soyombo: We will not forget Aunty Oby (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo To mama Obyezeks. And several women who have chosen to stand. As you bleed Nigeria sees all. As you labour beneath the clouds so dark. Your courage strengthens our souls. Your zeal heals our hearts 1. She owes us nothing Not even a single dime She could have embraced comfort A peaceful... Read More

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March 31, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Yes, we were made to do big things (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun We lost rare gems. We lost beautiful hearts. As we swim through this ocean of pains we won’t forget. That we were made to do big things 1. Battered and bruised Our flesh sliced and bleeding By blades of lies & insensitivity Being held by leaders that ‘don’t give... Read More

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March 24, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: Lupita Nyong’o of life (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo I have kissed the glory of Oscar. Mighty hearts have honoured me. I became a slave. To be crowned a queen 1. I was neither born a slave Nor as a queen Black was my skin And slim my frame I loved to smile I was... Read More

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March 6, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: The day Abacha died (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun “Abacha is dead,” the person yelled. Our pastor pause. Someone right on the front row jumped up. He leapt onto the streets 1.I was in church The Pastor was preaching Nigeria was then on fire You dare not sneeze in public I daily felt that snipers were everywhere... Read More

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February 20, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Raped by a monster father

by Dr. Soyombo Ayomikun He rammed into me . Like a bull gone mad . Sweating & panting. Like an evil truck pusher. Desecrating the clefts between my legs .His sweat mixing with my tears 1. He rammed into me Like a bull gone mad Sweating & panting Like an evil truck... Read More

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February 10, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: The fellowship of Idanre Hills (Poem)

by Ayomikun Soyombo We were told that yearly . The Idanre people gathered at the hills. In celebration of’ Orosun’,the beautiful warrior. And ‘ Olofin’ her husband.Also in honour of ‘Ojimaba’ their child. Silently I wondered if ‘Ojimaba’ was a male or female 1.As we took the last bend Towards the ancient city ... Read More

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Ayomikun Soyombo: Lupita Nyong’o of life (Poetry)

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Raped by a monster father

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