Late 20th century, in Nigeria
Okonkwo we all know your father n'était pas beau
Unoka, a common lie low
Indebted, broke, a weak weak father
all you wanted was for him to be slaughtered
The CAT arrived, it was the time to display your power
And give him a blood shower
your masculinity slays like a blue jay’s
show them your pride so you can be satisfied
But hold it, why did you beat your second wife?
she just wanted to braid her hair
But you had the audacity to be unfair
and in the week of peace? what a coward crease
Shall I keep going? Not only did you kill Ikemefuna
but your gun was blowing in an ongoing funeral
a female kind of murder, that was inexcusable
Man, real talk now, did you know life ain’t renewable?
You don't listen to the Oracle
You got your family exiled
All because you were such, such a stubborn child
Now go, go cry to you mama in Mbanta
You say you don't wanna resemble your father
then why are you being a weak cold walker
you don't give your children love
But Nwoye found religion up above
one, two, three weeks later
You come back to Umuofia and see it as a traitor
Missionaries everywhere
beware the white are on sight
We all know your arrogance is blown out of proportion
the pride you carry was a distortion
these yams gave you a wealthier reality
however you come from a humble family, get your sanity
Your fragile masculinity was your misfortune
you couldn't use your heart but it was only another organ
No more Kola Nuts were opened that day
because Okonkwo hung himself and flew away
Things Fell Apart
Reflecting upon the rap battle, I believe that personally it was a very interesting approach into further understanding how Okonkwo fulfils the archetype of a tragic hero. Personally I believe that these lyrics illustrate the main events that lead to Okonkwo's downfall. Furthermore reflecting on my performance, it was very funny and unfortunately I started laughing at the end. But it was a fun experience.
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