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.