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For Henry Chakava, By Niyi Osundare

Nigeria, May 19 -- FOR HENRY CHAKAVA The Veteran Bookman from Vokoli who illuminated the world with the rainbow of African letters If this tribute took so long in coming It is because your passing l... Read More


For Ayo Banjo at 90, By Niyi Osundare

Nigeria, May 4 -- Seasons come, seasons go But your virtues remain steady Untouched by passing fancies Below is a slightly amended version Of my ode to the Teacher Two remarkable decades ago.. * Ol... Read More


Once upon a planet, By Niyi Osundare

Nigeria, April 22 -- ONCE UPON A PLANET (For Earth Day 2024) The sky above our head is A ragged umbrella in need of a needle The rain which leaks through the rupture Is a cocktail of contending tox... Read More


For Jimi Solanke, By Niyi Osundare

Nigeria, March 18 -- (Maestro with a Thousand Masks) I The last time we met Our laughter rang through the concert hall The evening was young, with you readying up For a long expected show Your crow... Read More