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THE BIRTH OF RAINBOW

ByMoyo Okediji

THE BIRTH OF RAINBOW

One of my earliest memory is that of both my parents standing me up and inspecting me up in detail. They were worried I was not masculine enough.I was too thin and supple, even for an infant boy.Every evening they made me consume a powdery substance called CASILAN. I have googled Casilan and found that it is a protein used by bodybuilders to build muscles.

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Life Begins At 65

ByMoyo Okediji

Life Begins At 65

I’m only just 64, but life begins at 65

I thank all my friends who sent me birthday wishes yesterday.

I can’t wait for the party to start when, finally, I get born one year from today.

But, it’s alright. Some people are only in their thirties, forties, fifties and early sixties. They have to wait a while to get born and start rocking.

At 65, you’ve done it all. Life has thrown all it has at you, and you have stood your ground. You can easily say, “Ẹran kí la ò jẹ rí? What edible flesh am I yet to chew?”

a picture showing moyo okediji poised for the camera in a greyish coloured coat and a black turtle neck.

AJÁ AND ÀGÙNTÀN

ByMoyo Okediji

AJÁ AND ÀGÙNTÀN

In the olden days, Aguntan, the sheep, was the most respected animal in the entire Yorubaland.

Aguntan was the embodiment of Iwapele (gentleness of character), suuru (patience) and iforiti (perseverance).

The entire world decided that Agutan was the best fellow to be crowned the king because of his wonderful character.

They made Agutan the king, and the world was happy and prosperous.

the picture shows the youngest artist at the Akodi Orisa Center in Ile Ife.

Two New African Proverbs

ByMoyo Okediji

Two New African Proverbs:

1. The same people who place their knee on your neck will also be the first to ask “Why can’t you breathe?”

2. The same people who are causing your sadness will also be the first to ask “Why can’t you laugh?”

(Adapted from the Yoruba proverb, “Ẹ́ni tí ó bá sọ ni di olóríburúkú ni ó kọ́kọ́ má a ń fi bú ni:

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