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Shall We Dance

Ayangalu is standing by with the drum And "oluawo" has ceased the evening storm. From Oyo Ile the "sekere" master has arrived So lets get ready for this party derived; We may need the flutist but Im not sure yet, We shall await until "Irole" before sunset. Summon the "omele" drummer for 'Tis time Of merriment for "omoluabis" of this clime; Now adorned in my "sanyan" and "ileke", And my feet graced with "babanla itele", Im so ready to dance like a snail's shell, "Olohun oyin" please sing and make my head swell; Shall we dance now that "Osupa" has beamed its light, When the "orekelewas" smile are starring up the night? Shall we now sway as the palm trees by the ocean, Sipping on "oguro' and soaking in joyous emotion?; Sway I say to the rhythm of our ancestors... Beeni, to the delight of the cheering spectators. I am Gali Da Poet #AfricanChild

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