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Dedicated To Jay Jay Okocha

Life isn't always about winning 
This what I say to those who're thinking
That Jay Jay in spite of Fame is over hyped
Cos they're crude to know that such hotshots are archetyped

Just like Tyson made many fell in love with boxing
And Jackson made many fell in love with dancing
Okocha was the reason many Nigerians watched football
And the reason in competitions FIFA didn't want Nigeria to fall

The world may forget Platini, Madini and Totti
But the world won't forget Ronaldo, Christiano and Messi
The world will forget many in spite of their wins
But won't forget Pele, Maradona, Okocha and Ronaldinho for many reasons

There are some talents that aren't meant for trophies
But their impacts offer great psychotherapies
Like the legendary Bob Marley who didn't win a Grammy
Or Achebe who never won a Noble Prize in spite of his ability

Austin would've been treated differently if he were a white
Watching Jay Jay gave the world a great delight
Africans had Okocha underrated 
He deserves more respect than the responses in what people debated

Since football is about inclusion, respect and entertainment
Jay Jay Okocha gave us that and that's an achievement
Since football is the best entertainment around the world
Jay Jay gave us memories that put him on top of the world.

Copyright © Adefope Seun

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