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Haha..no lies, this may have birthed the 'dobale' before performances in OAU, Ife. Kudos

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Of the Greatest of the Greatest Ife!!! Thanks fam.

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I still remember these incidents like yesterday. Wasiu Ayinde too was at that 1 million man for Abacha. Whatever became of that Kanu?

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Thank you for such a delightful essay .. This is our history written in lucid language . Full colour H.D! I am sold. Kindly let us have a link to pre-order our copies of what I suspect may be a collectors item. Thank you once again Mr Jide

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Thank you so much Moyo!

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Brilliant and thrilling all at once. To read history and feel the pulse of that moment is such a beauty. Well done.

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Thank you sir!

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A lot if people have commented on how so well written this is but I'll reiterate. the ad-libs and rich references as well. this is masterful storytelling. subscribed!

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Thank you Laolu. I don't take it for granted.

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Standing ovation for this write up

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** I'm taking a bow**

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Oh wow.... who would have thunk it. Nice piece

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Many thanks!

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What a beautiful journey you've taken us through with this piece. Great write up.

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Thanks a lot Olams.

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This was such a well written expose. Thank you so much.

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Thank you Enitan!

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This piece made me soooo happy. I can’t explain it. Maybe it’s the nostalgic feeling.

Well thought out.

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It is! Thank you Olu.

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Amazing piece! I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

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Thanks JLollz!

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i really have forgotten this history....i who pride myself as a great historian.....thanks Jide,God bless & honor you

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Thanks for this.

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Thanks for reading bro

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This was a nice read! Well done sir

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My man!

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How can I get this book when it's finally out

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Thanks Akeeb. The book will be in all the bookstores around you and online.

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Super back stories!

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Thanks Chief. Tell us some more!!!

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