Seyi Ojenike
SEYI OJENIKE is a poet and playwright who is passionate about using storytelling to challenge social norms and inspire reflection. His works often explores environmental, cultural, and political themes, with a focus on everyday realities in Nigeria. Through satire and grounded imagery, he seeks to provoke thought and awaken collective responsibility.
Lagos, Tell These Idiots Where Not to Dump Their Dirts
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Adult 18 and Above
01/26/1992
“Lagos, Tell These Idiots Where Not to Dump Their Dirts” is a satire written in a socially conscious style, addressed to the city of Lagos as a witness. The poem criticizes the everyday environmental irresponsibility of residents through vivid imagery of the chaos of pollution. It challenges the culture of careless dumping, religious noise pollution, and performative sanitation, urging a deeper collective accountability. Ending with the Yoruba proverb “Àbọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ là ń sọ fún Ọmọlúàbí,” the poem leaves readers with a final, sharp call for reflection and change.
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