Best Fela Poems
Fela Kuti,A MaverickA 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...
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Categories:
fela, dedication, life, music, music,
Form:
Quatrain
Abami Eda (For Fela Anikulapo-Kuti)Appears the strange Fella
On a stage of many fellows
But not doing “Mr Follow-follow”
Smoking it out the truth
Into the skulls of the VIP
Like no other fellow
Abami, thorning their flesh ceaselessly
Amidst them the Generals
The fella Fela shivers their spines
Telling peole to stop “Shuffering and Smiling”
But General Hog...
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Categories:
fela, allegory, death, hope, inspirational,
Form:
Free verse