I AM AFRICA

I am Africa, the cradle of mankind, Where ancient footprints in the sands of time entwined, The birthplace of humanity, divinely designed, In my esteemed valleys, where life first aligned. I am Africa, the cradle of civilization, Where mighty empires rose with determination, From the ancient Egypt's pyramids to the Great Zimbabwe walls, From glorious Mali Empire to Kingdom of Kush, history recalls. I am Africa, adorned with wonders untold, From Victoria Falls, a sight to behold, To the Serengeti, the great wildlife migration known, The winding Nile River, nature's masterpiece shown. I am Africa, land of majestic savannas, Where lion roars and elephant wanders, From Kilimanjaro's peak to the Rift Valley's floor, Nature's grandeur timelessly spectacular, evermore. I am Africa, rich in resources so rare, From Congo's minerals beyond compare, To Ghana's gold gleaming bright, And Nigeria's oil, a source of might. I am Africa, richly endowed with resources untold, Diamonds, platinum, copper, and tantalum behold, I offer fertile soils and abundant rainfall, To sustain life's rhythm, from the great to the small. I am Africa, proudly dark-skinned and beautiful, Melanin-rich, skin kissed by the sun, dutiful, From the Maasai warriors to the Zulu kings, Cultures and values that makes a heart sings. I am Africa, scarred by the slave trade's hand, As ships sailed away with souls from my land, The Atlantic's cruel passage, a harrowing tale, Yet from that dark chapter, my resilience did prevail. I am Africa, the sleeping lion now awake, To reclaim my glory, no more to forsake, I stand tall against any disdain, my destiny to behold, Socially strong, economically stable, politically bold. I am Africa, acknowledging and ready to confront my flaws, To root out corruption and greed, oppressive laws, United in accountability, good governance, equity, and might, I march forward with determination, embracing the future's light.