I can't help but ponder
on what would have been
before the advents of the colonial masters
with their promise of civilisation
and a better future
devoid of exploits
and an end to the slave trade
open arms,
exposed hearts,to the predators themselves.
but still we were subjugated to slavery
escaped, by potbellied corrupt Nigerian leaders,in their stomach
filled with filth,and citizens cry for justice
and there came a ray of hope
brought by uncorrupt,wise and well versed men
whom were oppurtuned to go abroad
the likes of tafawa balewa
ahmadu balewa,obafemi awolowo
alongside indigenous personalities,brought us to the limelight
and brought us out of the dark room of naivety
then we gained our...