ODE: "MY CONTINENT, MY PRIDE" BY TUSHELL MAGOMO

On every twenty fifth of May,

We gather as a family.

Celebrating Africa Day

Africa we are like one nation,

We celebrate our freedom,

Fifty four flags rises from every conner,

A billion citizens from different borders,

Let's gather around and celebrate this day.

Many people died for this freedom,

Each country has its history,

Forgetting them is impossible,

The pain is unbearable,

But as a family we are unbreakable,

To other continents it's unbelievable.

All we can do is to remember them in the history of our continent,Africa.

In our hearts we hold peace,

Taking every risk,

Destroying every beast,

As our love increase.

As one family that's what we are and who we are,every evil we release,

Every good thing we never resist,

Hatred and wars decrease.

Africa’s past holds strength and pain,  

From ancient trade to colonial chain. 

Now farms and mines help nations grow,  

New markets rise where hope can flow.  

The story moves, though slow and true,  

Each step forward built by people new.

Across Africa stand great stone signs,  

From pyramids, rock art,rivers, monumentsto shrines.  

Fifty-four lands, each with a voice,  

Leaders chosen by the people’s choice.  

Together they guard past and pride,  

Building the future side by side.

That is what makes Africa unique,

Come and let's celebrate.

It's Our day today,we gather different cultures and different skins.

My continent,my heart's core.

Long live Africa.

© Tushell Magomo

- Zimbabwe

#happy Africa day.

#my continent,my pride.

The poem “My Continent, My Pride” celebrates Africa’s unity, history, culture, and strength. The poet describes Africa as one family made up of many nations and people who come together to celebrate Africa Day with pride and love for their continent.

The poem also reflects on the struggles Africans faced during colonialism and the sacrifices made by freedom fighters. Despite the pain of the past, Africans remain strong, peaceful, and united, working together for a better future.

Finally, the poet praises Africa’s beauty, achievements, and cultural diversity, presenting the continent as unique and worthy of honor. The poem ends with a joyful expression of African pride and a call to celebrate Africa together.