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THE GRIOT’S SONG

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Under the sun’s blazing gaze, Where baobab giants stand in a daze, Sits the griot, with eyes that gleam, A weaver of tales, a living dream. His voice, a river, flows deep and strong, Carrying stories that have been sung, Of warriors bold and maidens fair, Of kingdoms lost, and battles rare. He speaks of […]

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MAMA AMANI, THE VILLAGE TEACHER

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Beneath a roof of sun-warmed clay, Where whispers of knowledge softly sway, Stands Mama Amani, a spirit so keen, A village’s treasure, a teacher unseen. With hard-skinned fingers, she holds the chalk tight, Writing letters on slates, bathed in morning light, Her voice, a melody, clear and so pure, Telling stories, opening every door. From

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SHAKA ZULU: A LION’S ROAR

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In the emerald hills where shadows lie deep, A warrior arose, from slumber to leap. Shaka Zulu, his name a deafening drum, A destiny fixed, a life yet to come. With eyes that pierced through the mask of the unknown, He saw not just struggle, but seeds to be sown. A nation divided, a people

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