Africa.. Oh Africa

The sound of warm wind in the tops of palm trees,

The melody of children playing and singing.

Tropical birds gently adding to the chorus,

The soft breeze.. filled with moisture from the sea.

 The slow baking from the sun’s smile,

Car horns beeping, sellers calling.

Sweet greetings to ones kin,

And joyous jesting with neighbours.

 Africa, oh Africa,

Do you know just how rich you are..

Just how rich, you are.

— Word by Seyi Afolabi

Photograph: Lake Victoria, Uganda. September 2019.