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He's Excellency President Elect Basirou Diamaye Faye
I today wish to say for daring to dream, breaking the odds to believe, taking the necessary actions to conquer and be where you are today, I say congratulations to you and the people of Senegal.
Congratulations to he is excellent Marky Sall for allowing this to happen, for letting one of the consistent democracies in Africa to continue to flourish, for this I affirm the spirit of Alkebulan , spirit of our ancestors lives within you and I take this singular opportunity to say congratulations.
His Excellency President Elect Basirou Diamaye Faye, you have done what some never dream is possible those who dare to dream fail to believe, and those who dream, believe, fail to take action distinguishing yourself from the rest and igniting the hopes of the youths of all of Alkebulan.
Today as we congratulate you and the people of Senegal, we pledge to be with you, you must succeed.
You are young and there's an awakening going on in the minds of the youths, in this our motherland, making them more interested in what the Leaders can offer , how productive they are rather than their age or sex or statue which is a good thing. So beware of their plights and expectations for they see you as a beacon of hope for this continent.
You obstacles will be many, from our father's who see as too young and inexperienced thinking you don't deserve your position.
You must do all to win them, learn from them.
They were once young like you and have experienced many challenges so they insight will be most valuable. You must make them to understand thank you are not better than them but you want to do better for them. Let them understand you value their counsel.
With the changes you are planning to make, your opposition will also come from within, those who voted for you and those who did not. You must of regard them as well children and your fatherland Senegal and our motherland Alkebulan. Sometimes we know what we want and most times what we want may not be good for us, so please endeavour to look beyond our childishness and give us what we need.
Another fierce opposition will come from the west the east and south especially when they see you are doing good for you fatherland and motherland. Be wise when they praise, be nice when they criticize but above all your people come first and the future of Alkebulan is of utmost priority. They all have their agenda which put their people first so your agenda should not be anything less.
Once again we pray the spirit of our ancestors be, guide protect and lead you and with the help of the Creator, I pray you be change you dreamed for motherland Senegal and fatherland Alkebuland
Tanni Desmond Awa
Poet|Spoken Word Artist| Voice Artist
Abakwa, Southern Cameroons
Ousmane Sonko
Mama Africa's True son
You fought tirelessly,
With the spirit of our ancestors
Each time you fell,
you rose up higher and stronger
Causing our enemies to wonder
Where your strength comes from
You summounted their traps
publicly denied their offers
You had the senegalese people in your heart
Made publicly unelligible,
you still proved them wrong
Nothing can resists
the human spirit
That will stake even its existence
On its stated purpose for good
In humility, you raised another
Raised Diamaye, continued the fight
For motherland senegal
Fatherland Alkebuland
Quel jeste technique
For if a man has not found
something he is willing to die for
Then he is not worth living
Sending a clear message to your senegalese people
its not about you but about them
Summounted every foam
endured every gloom and doom
you kept dreaming, kept knowing, kept believing
kept thinking and kept working
With the backing of our ancestors
today you rejoice
In humility, you still smile
At your oppressors and enemies
Another jeste technique
You have shown us leadership is not about position
but vision, inclusion
above all action
With your resilience, your endurance
Subservience to your people,
I know every obstacle ahead ,
every challenge, every dark cloud
will be made a stepping stone
An opportunity for you and Diamaye
For your dream of a better senegal,
A better Alkebuland is now at your grasp
Well done Ousmanne
Well done Sonko
The hope of the Casamance
Mama Africa's true son
Dear press Men and Women
A trowey salute for all wuna
Abakwa no fit die
While you are able to breathe
Because you baba Abakwa
for ya back like ya own fine pikin
You go continue for di shine
Your Energy no fit ever short
God bless you
God bless Abakwa
Choves Loh,
Ngobesing Suh Romanus,
Chris Mbunwe,
Nfor Francis
Today I celebrate you
You who have taken upon the fate to uplift my state
get me abreast of the daily happenings
Of our beloved city, the planet to help me understand whats astake
Grace Ngwafor,
Jeff Ngawe,
Emmanuel Woloko,
Clementine Njang Yong
Today I celebrate your words
For they have been a beacon of light
in my darkest night
Shining bright, unveiling the hidden from sight
Exposing wrongs and shedding light on what is right
Nothing can resist your will
For you stake even your existence
on you stated purpose for good
Kebua Charles,
Sylvia Waindim
Mbuh Catherine
Ngongsong Jean Marie,
Juliette Afunui
Today I celebrate you
Your passion, that fire than burns deep within
The flame that guides you as you seek to win
our hearts and minds with each line
Your dedication , a testament of your craft
Your commitment to truth and you love for facts
Nji Ignatius,
Bih Sylvia,
Anyi Collins Anyi,
I celebrate you
With each report, you weave a tapestry so fine,
A master piece of words, a work of art so fine
Your pen, the sword that cuts the noise and grime
With little or no pay, no social insurance
Lack of information act, Insecurity on all sides
Disrespect, In the face of oppression/danger
You still risk your life to run towards ,
standing tall, so you could relate every scenario to me,
so I can avoid the fall,
Your voice raised, your pens never still
Making me conscious of my environment
and its challenges, my mind, for you believe
freedom of the press is freedom for all
If a person has not found what they are willing to die for
then they are not worth living is your mantra
as right information dessimination is your passion.
So today I celebrate
Samuel Wazizi and Anye Nde Nsoh, Pa Gideon Takarh, Mac Chi, for their spirit lives on in you and me
I celebrate Sah Terence Animbom, Waiva Jackson Nfor, Akumbom Elvis Mccarthy, Tim Finnian, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Nimpa Francis, Ambe Macmillan, your resilience we hail
Fung John, Etoh George, Pikin for Muma Mary my brother in law Muma Jude, Dingana Raymond, Big brother Jato Richard Tonga, Pikin For Mac Chi, Bob wey e don blow, Kebila Junior, Barkah Derrick, Fame Bunui, Mercy Kusi, voice of the voiceless
Dear press Men and Women
A trowey salute for all wuna
Abakwa no fit die
While you are able to breathe
Because you baba Abakwa for ya back like pikin
You go continue for di shine
Your Energy no fit ever short
God bless you
God bless Abakwa
Abakwa no fit die
While you are able to breathe
Happy World Press Freedom Day
Are you trying to find you
it's ok
You will soon
Do not settle
Till you find you
Mottanni
Poet|Slam Artist|Voice Artist
I thought she was joking. I thought to myself, it can't be true but now I am shock. Chaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. www.mottanni.com
She makes me love way then she leads me alone all the way and leaves my all alone addicted to her way. Then she says it's for the best , I ask what best? www.mottanni.com
A true confession of my innermost desires clashing with her innermost wants and needs but contradicting one another.