Ousmane Sonko

Basirou Diamaye Faye

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

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

Abakwa Press Men And Women

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

Confessions

A poetry piece written by Nfor Yembe and performed by Mottanni

My Power

Live Performance at Black Swagger Poetry Slam