Project 9ja Mag The Revolution. 1st Edition | Page 26

Project 9ja
“Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons”
Michael Jackson once said.
Albert Einstein also said and I quote
“Anyone who doesn’t take truth seriously in small matters
cannot be trusted in large ones either”
There are many definitions to truth
People define truth mostly to sooth their personal standard
And it is never too late to say the truth.
I will like to tell you the truth about my country, Nigeria
Nigeria’s truth can be likened to a double-sided sword
There is the side that is sweet, the side everyone’s ear is itchy to hear
And then there is that bitter side, and no one will waste their time to hear about it
But whether we like it or not, it’s still the truth.
So I now present the sweet side of Nigeria
Nigeria the pride of our children
The history of the generation of our parents are still being told to this day
The tales of old are always on the lips of our old men and women
True Nigerians never forget their culture
I just can’t say but Nigerians are the best in what they do
I mean, most countries are affected by Nigeria’s innovations and minds
Because of our passion to do anything we set our heart to do
I am always happy when I turn on the news and the spotlight is on a Nigerian (the
good aspect though)
Nigeria is not made of a specific tribe, or a specific culture,
or a specific religion, or a specific people.
But our differences are embedded in the word “WAZOBIA” and this is what binds us
Nigeria is opulently blessed. I mean, Nigeria is powerfully blessed
But not to brag, we are the largest oil producing country in Africa,
We are the most diverse country and the most populated in Africa
You cannot talk about Africa without looking upon Nigeria
Let me not even encroach into the aspect of sport or music or even art
We Nigerians, are the giants of Africa.
But don’t you forget this is just a side of the truth.
Now, moving on to the other side, the bitter side, and the side no one is likely to read.
But I just gotta say it, cause ‘tis the truth.
My heart weeps for Nigeria
My mind is torn down because of the barrier
In which we cannot pursue a career
If our forefathers that fought for the independence of Nigeria could look upon it now
They would have wept and wished we were still a dependent country
Mother Nature does not harm us but “WE” harm us
No natural disaster, but “WE” have man-made disasters
And don’t you dare take out the blame on the government
Because “WE” put them there
Americans are still in battle against racism, while “WE” support fanaticism
Other countries are struggling for freedom, but “WE” are in haste to put our necks in
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