Life With Dolapo

The name M.K.O ABIOLA is no stranger to the ears of the average Nigerian and for good reason.  In a fairy tale world, this hero of democracy will suffer numerous throes but will eventually have his “happily ever after” but sadly, that is not to be his case. Here’s the story of the man named M.K.O ABIOLA Born to a Cocoa and Kolanut trader, Mooshod Kashimawo Abiola was the first child of his parents to survive infancy. His parents thought it fit to name him Kashimawo  which loosely translates to “Let’s wait and see” as they were not sure if he would survive unlike the 22 children they had before him. In fact, It was only after 15 years of life that he was christened Mooshod. As early as the age of 9, Abiola demonstrated a flair for business and would later start a band that would fund his education at the Baptist Boy’s School Abeokuta. There he met former president Olusegun Obasonjo who served as a deputy editor of the School’s magazine under him. Upon completion of his high sch...

  Sometimes I try to find the words To express fully how I feel  Without leaving out the little details  That makes this particular feeling  In this very moment  Different from all the other ones  I have experienced all day long But the words sometimes aren't enough The words I find don't suffice. Still I turn to the back of my class jotter And try to write about it. What do I feel? I search far and deep  And my heart gives answers like That of a thousand scattered jigsaw  puzzle I set out to put the pieces together  While patience and curiosity avails Just to understand this strange but familiar feeling. Five pieces fitted in And I see A glimpse of a beautiful sunset Another separate set of ten pieces  Perfectly fitted Two arms intertwined Stared back at me Hints here and there Nothing solid My heart still feels like  Its going to burst from the familiarity  My mind feels  Like it would tear from the confusion  Oh Lo...