Efe Paul Azino: Not A Political Poem

Azino is a prolific poet, spoken word artist, and writer. His poetry often addresses themes related to identity, culture, social issues, and personal experiences. He is known for his powerful and engaging performances. He has contributed a lot to the poetry scene in Nigeria.

It’s a poem that seeks to express the fact that all men were created equal

But some men have become more equal than others
so they loot and plunder into our collective purses
Fill their bellies and sheets than the rest of us
but this is not a political poem
It’s a poem about life

It's a poem I wrote in the grips of emotion 
tears mingling with ink upon my hopes

will inspire my listeners to think they ---------
my prayer to drive my listeners the masses to rage
and mobilize them to match against men living in rocks against unhallow chambers

of people determined to stand down the façade of a government and its sham, democracy
of people willing to spill blood if need be
but this is not a political poem

It’s a poem about life
About brothers, about sisters
About peace, about strife

if you're ready to fight get my number
give me your call
if you're sick of blocking and now you're ready to bite
but if they come looking for me
asking about what I said here sniffing around which reasonable felony

tell on my wave that I ranted, I sang then I chanted

Efe Paul Azino's contributions to the spoken word and poetry scenes in Nigeria have played a significant role in elevating the art form and providing a platform for poets and writers to express themselves.