Elegy To The Architect Of Modern Oyo State. ~ Adekemi Felicia Opatunde
Elegy To The Architect Of Modern Oyo State. ~ Adekemi Felicia Opatunde
How are the mighty fallen!
The glory and crown of Oyo in gallantry bow before his maker.
Hear my maiden Lamentable Lamentations.
Hear my words in Oke-Ogun, Ibarapa/ Eruwa of seven divisions, your mighty Hero asleep fallen.
Herald it in Ibadan, ye women on all the hills. Weep, howl and cry for him who gave your skirts the dignity of freedom. And preserved your thighs from rape ritualistic murders.
O mountains of Ibadanland, Let your tears fall flowing down like rain. Brilliant, brave and energetic that though synonymous you were WILD! WILD! WEST! but Abiola Akanji Adeyemi threw down the guns and machete
That in peace he clothed your land in Bitumen Granite.
Hiss no more for your beauty in betrayal, lament for he who dress you in purple security.
May the Rains your Reign bring back the peace we lacked!!!!!!! “Adekemi Opatunde”