ACETYLATED WRITINGS

A story of betrayal -  'How the Fulani's  betrayed Afonja, the Are-Ona-Kakanfo of Yoruba land to conquer Ilorin. Pic 1 : Shehu Alimi Ilorin was a Yoruba town which was originally used as a military outpost by the Alaafin, the  supreme ruler of the old Oyo empire (Oyo-Ile). At the period of creation, Ilorin was administered by Afonja, the sixth Are-Ona-Kakanfo of the Oyo army. Pic 2 : Àfònjá It was from this outpost that Afonja carried out military duty's for the then Alaafin named Aole, also called Arogangan (translated as the mean one). Aole reigned between 1789 and 1796. It was during this period that Shehu Alimi, a Fulani cleric, arrived Ilorin with some of his tribesmen and were all welcomed and hosted by Afonja. Pic 3: Alaafin Aole After a while, conflict broke out between Alaafin Aole and  Afonja. Alaafin Aole ordered Afonja to attack a town named Iwere-Ile which to Afonja was a suicidal mission. He adamantly refused because a curs

Oyingbo, our dear environ, Full of buildings made of wood, Joined together to form a shelter, For hustler who work with swagger. Our nights are slept with one eye, In fear of burning fire, That destroy our houses, Till it's out, we have no choice. Dreaming, we dare not witness, Whether sweet or bitter, We can not specify, So as to secure our earned right. Street is full of big brothers, Who rob civilians with guns nd cutlass. They tend to beg after being caught, In the name of un employment. Lagos, my beloved state, Always happy to hear d phrase. "Born and bread in Lagos", Like it's a 1credit course. Clubs, bars, beach we do attend, To relieve stress at weekend, With our family, friends and knights, Most especially on Friday nights. Lagos carnival, you'll not dare to miss, With stars playing on cheese. The music we do rock, Like it's an exam mock. Ten -15yrs they become rascals. Our girls, who wanna be bizgirls, They abort and later go into comma.

House job, an 11 months slavery in disguise with a month of nursing wounds and injury. A bitter and as well experience - filled period garnished with some exciting moments. Life lessons are learned by the job, ensuring lives are saved and diseases are cured at the expense of your own health.  "From inability to let well alone; from too much zeal for the new and contempt for what is old; from putting knowledge before wisdom, science before art and cleverness before common sense; from treating patients as cases; and from making the cure of the disease more grievous than the endurance of the same, Good Lord, deliver us." - Sir Robert Hutchinson, It took seven months post medical school to secure a spot in the one year housemanship training, after applying to several hospitals. Fate of a 4th class citizen is to apply, vibes, inshaa Allah, rinse and repeat. When the son of nobody wants to become some body. It started on a soft spot with the paed

Ìlorin Ni The age long emirate dynasty Founded on a land sparse and arid By Ojo, a renowned blacksmith With few houses and lovely people Ìlorin Ni Emirate is our kinsghip title Al Qur'an is our foremost treasury  Studying and committing it to memory And Tirahs with different life meanings Ìlorin Ni A place not too close to the desert But the sun scotch and hit us hard A place not too close to the water beds But when it rains, it brings blessings forth Ìlorin Ni Our ancient houses are made of mud From little water mixed with mother earth As defence against intruders' gun shots During inter racial conflicts and several wars Ìlorin Ni Where everyone lives as one family We are not just nice, but very lovely With strangers finding us very accommodating Our women are nice and our foods are treaty Ìlorin Ni Our last kobo can be spent on party  Every weekend, someone must get married This, we value and keep its sweet memory As one of the few treasures which we cherish Ìlori

Dear Valentine  We make hay when the sun shines Even when you're nice and kind  It cannot get you a good ride Cos without money, you're broke, niggre Dear Valentine  You left singles in the wonderland Who cannot but go to places like shrine To while away their worries with time With a cool background disco track Dear Valentine  Rest in heaven and not hell fire  February 14, a day to remember For lovers even when it's illlegal With results showing in the -ember* Dear Valentine  It only takes two to tango To enjoy the atmosphere that bubbles With night that comes with the cuddle Thus, getting in will not be a riddle Dear Valentine  It takes two to tango It takes a wise one to be single And not ready to mingle Like a baboon in the jungle, with shingles Dear Valentine  We can't be single forever  Looking back, the journey is too far All alone we can go to the soundbar Eat shawarma and take some chilled star - Acetyl (Feb., 2020) In celebration of Valentine day

Sisi Eko Brown skin girl, not choco Your smile is your logo With white dentition, like you won lotto Each day, you look fresh like a ripe cocoa It's natural, a beauty without photo Sisi Eko A woman in her prime Your touch as sweet as red wine Your smile as bright as the sunshine Leaving you will be as sour as lime I don't mind if loving you is a crime Sisi Eko Like a colicky abdominal pain That waxes and wanes My love for you should not be in vain This is not just mundane Love is battle, says Lil Wayne Sisi Eko Within a limited niche We can go to the beach On horses that move like 4G swift Digging the shore with their hooves With me at your back like a king Sisi Eko Our love is not blind In this city it's one of a kind Every morning of the day I want to wake up with you at my bay Without having to beg you to stay. - Acetyl, 2019