By Jide Ogidan
African leading literature guru in our generation
The book-man among his friends and light to us
Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Omo Soyinka
The lonely lion in the forest of a thousand scholars
Tell him he is from Africa: Abeokuta in Ogun State
Great playwright, essayist and a unique god-pet
A Figure in the World of Literature in Africa
Our professor emeritus, king among kings in Africa
Long may you live, fearless Oluwole, courageous Babatunde
The son of Soyinka: son of the great king
living legend and academic hero
Our brother, father, mentor, leader and living legend
Your works are numerous and evergreen for all generations
You liberate, educate, enlighten with fearless words
Words on marble for yet unborn world children
You will forever be relevant and praised for good deeds
Soyinka: the fearless living legend of Africa writer
Our hope, our voice in oppressive and repressive society.
Our liberator and voice of the voiceless in oppressive continent
Long may you live, our fearless and incorruptible mentor
A unique and legendary Africa poet and playwright
Our conscience, hope, legend and African academic colossus
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