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Stephen Onyeche Nigeria
Student @ University of portharcourt
Aba, Nigeria
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In Literature, Writing and Blogging 2 min read
π˜½π™€π™”π™Šπ™‰π˜Ώ 𝙏𝙃𝙀 π˜Ώπ™‰π˜Ό π™Šπ™ 𝘼 π™‰π™„π™‚π™€π™π™„π˜Όπ™‰'
<p>'π˜½π™€π™”π™Šπ™‰π˜Ώ 𝙏𝙃𝙀 π˜Ώπ™‰π˜Ό π™Šπ™ 𝘼 π™‰π™„π™‚π™€π™π™„π˜Όπ™‰'</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Beyond the DNA of a Nigerian</p><p>lies the female Anopheles mosquito--</p><p>that tiny airborne witch</p><p>that doesn’t respect borders,</p><p>schedules,</p><p>or the fact that you’re just trying to sleep.</p><p><br/></p><p>She makes malaria your</p><p>right as a citizen,Β </p><p>and blood sucking,Β </p><p>her obligation.Β </p><p><br/></p><p>She is the true national anthem--</p><p>every night,</p><p>her soprano 'mmmnnnnnn'</p><p>is the soundtrack of survival.</p><p>Even NEPA can’t take her light.</p><p>Rain can’t beat her hustle.</p><p>She is the original stubborn Nigerian spirit</p><p>--but weaponized.</p><p><br/></p><p>Beyond the DNA of a Nigerian</p><p>is the patience of someone</p><p>who has fought generational battles</p><p>against this tiny village enemy</p><p>and still wakes up saying:</p><p>'We move.'</p><p><br/></p><p>This insect is bold.</p><p>She’ll dodge your slap</p><p>like she trained with Nigeria’s national team--</p><p>zig-zagging through the air</p><p>like she’s doing choreography for Wizkid.</p><p><br/></p><p>You’ll put on fan--</p><p>she’ll hold her wrapper tight and continue.</p><p>You’ll spray insecticide--</p><p>she’ll cough twice,</p><p>say 'I'm spray proof,nothing to loose, '</p><p>and carry on with her mission.</p><p><br/></p><p>Beyond the DNA of a Nigerian</p><p>lies this tiny madam</p><p>who behaves like she’s doing NYSC in your room:</p><p>serving the country</p><p>by disturbing your destiny.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>-</p>

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