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EFIK DAMSEL

Arrayed in beauty and glamour She oozes class from head to toe She stands tall and elegant Yes, you can spot her in the crowd As a golden fish has no hiding place Her hairstyle, an appearance of a crowned queen It's made in an elaborate pattern Flowing down her back It's very well and beautifully decorated With designed brass hairpins and combs On her neck and hands, coral beads you'll see It compliments her 'Onyonyo' A similitude of Queen Elizabeth's gown You can call it Elizabethan gown It's a well designed flowing gown That sits perfectly on the damsel's frame And she holds a staff indicating royalty Sometimes she wears 'Ofong ukod awan' A blouse and beads covering her bust With a knee-length wrapper on her waist It's decorated with body paint and ornaments 'Ekpaku nkwa' designs her arms and legs Made of beautiful and colourful beads An Ekombi dance and in this outfit- A rhythmic movement of the back E

SHINE YOUR LIGHT

In the midst of thick darkness A single glow cant go unseen for it shines in darkness And darkness flees When light shines Great joy arrives Hope is rekindled And despair fades away You are the light A city set on a hill You have no place to hide Get ignited and ignite others To the dark world, you are light Shine bright with all your might Reinforce and shine Christ, your light is your guide When you let your light shine To all, you'll bring delight The paths of others will be bright Helping them to achieve their destiny without plight Keep shinning, keep sparkling... Alice Asuquo