Good Read: The Girl With The Louding Voice - Abi Dare

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  In this remarkable story, Adunni, the main character, depicts ambition fuelled with a burning desire to succeed despite all odds. Tales of this type still abound in Lagos, and they are portrayed in the media daily. Adunni is hailed as the poor girl with a rich mind, "Sherlock Holmes," who never stops asking intelligent questions, a child-bride, and a strong-willed girl who grew up fast due to the circumstance her parents put her through. However, she had the guts to pursue the life she wanted. - An education by any means necessary.  Adunni finally got her groove back after reading such an easy book, I could relate to the characters there. the harsh and despicable reality of Lagos till date. I would recommend this book to my friends and would love to see it turned into a film.
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"Betelehemu" As Sung By Mormon Tabernacle Choir

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This is said to be a (Yoruba), a Nigerian Carol song. Lots of choirs have sang this song from African Children's Choir, University of Georgia Men's Glee Club, The Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California to Morehouse College Glee Club and Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, the list is endless.

 I was shocked to discover that Mormon Tabernacle jumped on the bandwagon. It was written by the Late Babatunde Olatunji and Wendell Whalum and arranged by Barrington Brooks. I would love to see Nigerian artists recreate this choir and sing this memorable song.
Lyrics


 Awa yo, a ri Baba gb’ojule (We rejoice for we have a trustworthy father)
Awa yo, a ri Baba f’eyin ti (We rejoice for we have? a dependable father)
(repeat)

 Ni bo labe Jesu? (Where was Jesus born)
Ni bo labe bisi? (Where was he born?)
(Repeat)

 Betelehemu iluwa la, (Bethlehem, city of wonder)
Ni bo labe Baba o daju (That is where Father was born)

 Inyi, inyi, furo (Praise, praise, be to Him)
Adupe fun o, jooni, (We thank you, today)
Baba olo reo (Gracious Father)
It is time to acknowledge those that have contributed to the country, Nigeria in diaspora. 

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