Shehu Olayinka
Dec 31, 2020

So I wrote this poem in celebrating Tolulope Arotile, the late Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot.

...You did yours in 24 places.

Death has a way of misbehaving. A way of breaking our hearts.

It has a way of shutting down dreams. A way of sending us tears.

But it didn't do Tolulope. You came and told the world of who you are.

You lived, impacted and open doors for many like you.

Death may have done its part, but you Tolulope Arotile did yours in 24 places.

In memory of Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot (1995 - 2020).

By, BELLO OLAYINKA SHEHU.

This was first published on the 17th of July.

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Shehu Olayinka
Shehu Olayinka

Written by Shehu Olayinka

Shehu Olayinka is a data journalist, researcher specialising in investigating disinfo and digital manipulation. Prior with @TheICIR & The Nation newspaper.

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