Poem. Nigeria: Land of Many Talents, By Sonny Iroche

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In Nigeria, a land of dreams, where talents bloom and gleam,

A nation rich in culture, with stories yet untold,
From Lagos to Abuja, the spirit can’t be sold,
But seeking a place in the Sun, where dreams can unfold.

Nigeria, oh Nigeria, land of many talents,
Yearning for a place in the Sun, seeking sustainability,
With hearts so full of hope, we’ll rise above the odds,
Nigeria, oh Nigeria, we’ll find our destiny.

From Nollywood’s silver screen, to music’s vibrant beat, the Fela pulsating Buy Africa Afro beat, to Achebe Things Fall Apart. Oh Kongi’s The man died?
Our talents shine so brightly, in every field we meet,
But we strive for more than just the air to breathe, we seek sustainability,
A future where our dreams can soar, with endless possibility.

Nigeria, oh Nigeria, land of many talents,
Yearning for a place in the Sun, seeking sustainability,
With hearts so full of hope, we’ll rise above the odds,
Nigeria, oh Nigeria, we’ll find our destiny.

Through the struggles and challenges we have faced, our spirit remains strong,
United we stand, hand in hand, we’ll prove them all wrong,
For Nigeria, the land of dreams, we’ll pave a brighter way,
A place where talents thrive, where we’ll shine every day.

Nigeria, oh Nigeria, land of many talents,
Yearning for a place in the Sun, seeking sustainability,
With hearts so full of hope, we’ll rise above the odds,
Nigeria, oh Nigeria, we’ll find our destiny.

So let us wipe away our tears, come together, as one united nation,
Harnessing our talents, with unwavering dedication,
For Nigeria, the land of many talents, we’ll rise and overcome,
A place in the Sun, where our dreams will never be undone.

NB: Sonny Iroche is 2022/2023 Senior Academic Visitor, African Studies Centre University of Oxford, UK. He can be reached on X (Twitter) @IrocheSonny, Email: [email protected]

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