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Fela Kuti,A Maverick

A legend who created the Afro-beat, Sent to read medicine,but opted for music, Advocator for the poor,who refuses defeat, He uses his music to strengthen his physique. He fought against corruption by leaders A legend who created the Afro-beat, His songs traveled like an eagle with strong feathers, To correct the ills in the society is no mean feat. He lost many things in his struggle for bright lit, homeless,orphans and poor he feeds and elevated, A legend who created the Afro-beat, He was tortured,imprisoned and humiliated. Many tried to weaken him by making comments which are oblique, Yet,he remained an ambassador for good work and seat, The father of Yabis and king of the Talakuta republic, A legend who created the Afro-beat. *A quatrain with a refrain in line 1 of verse 1;line 2 of verse 2;line 3 of verse 3 and line 4 of verse 4.... *Yabis-means making jest of people,government and situations of life.This was created by Fela Anikulapo Kuti.He also named his shrine Talakuta republic where he entertained people/fans with his music before he died....

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Date: 3/15/2012 11:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Olusegun. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/14/2012 9:09:00 PM
Thank you so much for entering my contest with this educational and thoughtful poem, Olusegun! I really enjoyed reading your work. Congratulations on your win. Cyndi
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Date: 3/13/2012 9:59:00 PM
congrats Olusegun on a marvelous write and win for this great Maverick luv..
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