SOCIOPOLITICAL: "LAND OF FURY" BY VINCENT HOSU.

I know a land 

Where pupils marching to their classes singing

"Home my home, when shall I see my home?"

Is accompanied with "kra kra kra kra keh" of AK-47's snare 

And "gboa gboa gboa" of the double barrel bass drum.

A land where farmers' blood become their crops' fertilizers,

Where traders buy their loved ones with borrowed money.

A land where villagers are hunted as games,

Where running becomes a sport of survival,

And the songs of the survivors are crying and wailing.

A place where bandits go live on Tiktok

'Cos dem no born our leaders well make dem talk.

A land where "Kai jam borova" is the law

And the only words written in the constitution are

"Call your fifu make dem send pipty million."

© Vincent Hosu.

"Land of Fury" by Vincent Hosu is a powerful political protest poem that portrays a society overwhelmed by violence, insecurity, and failed leadership. The poet presents a disturbing contrast between the innocence of pupils singing on their way to class and the frightening sounds of gunfire, showing how violence has become part of everyday life. Farmers, traders, and villagers are depicted as victims of killings, kidnapping, and banditry, with survival becoming a constant struggle.

The poem also condemns the apparent silence and ineffectiveness of political leaders. Through satire, humour, and Nigerian colloquial expressions such as “Kai jam borova” and “Call your fifu make dem send pipty million,” the poet exposes a society where corruption, ransom demands, and insecurity seem to have replaced justice and responsible governance.

Ultimately, the poem is a grim portrayal of a nation where citizens live in fear while those entrusted with leadership fail to confront the crisis. Through vivid imagery, irony, and satire, the poet calls attention to the suffering of ordinary people and the urgent need for responsible leadership and security.