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Thursday 19 July 2012

Ajanaka, Ambassador of PEACE


I am a Yoruba girl and proud of my people, culture and Language. we are general known for our powerful use of words. Ajanaku in yoruba is known as an Elephant, according to a popular adage in my tribe that says "Ajanaku kooja mo ri kan firi taba rerin kala rerin’’ -The passing by of an elephant(Ajanaku) is beyond something not to be noticed, if you see an elephant simply acknowledge it's an  elephant.

I asked myself how do you qualify this great man who he is a man you can't just but notice especially in the areas of lives he touched.

From acting, to producing, to peace mission and refugees advocacy.

Ambassador Chief Segun Olusola, was committed to mother earth recently. As I remember this great man, I know he had left an artistic legacy that no one can fill in Nigeria.

In a tribute to Chief Olushola by Steve James of Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND), he said "As an actor, he played so many roles on this physical stage called world. As a father, he fathered all that came across him. As a driver, he drove many peoples' dreams and visions to fruition. As a sculptor, he carved so many destines from designations to destinations. As a playwright, he wrote numerous names and curriculum vitae of many artistes in gold. Finally, as a dancer, he danced gracefully with kings, for kings and like a king".

We'll miss the man that carried his irukere gracefully.

Erin wo......... ......The elephant succumbs
Ajanaku sun bi oke..... and slumbers like a mountain

Ambassador of peace rest in peace!

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