*Africa, Our Undying Muse* She is far more than the eye perceives A realm of sun-kissed elegance, Beyond mere words or fleeting praise, She is a tapestry; Mysterious, intricate, Beautifully woven with threads of time, pain, and resilience. From the pyramids that pierce ancient skies To the thundering heartbeat of the savannah, From shimmering lakes to distant mountain spires, She pulses with the rhythm of life; Our Africa. She is the definition of beauty and divinity, A sanctuary for humankind Where the Shona, Ndebele, Kalanga, Nambya, Zulu, Muslim, and many more Coexist in melodic diversity. She cradles the tempo of ancestral drums, Nurtures languages, rituals and lore, Her soul sings songs that awaken the spirit, Her dances captivate, enchant, and liberate. She has risen in stride, step by step, From rural roots to bustling hubs of innovation. Her youth command the digital frontier, Tech startups bloom in Nairobi and Lagos, Solar farms stretch across her sunlit lands, And fintech redefines her markets. She builds bridges; Literal and digital Across tribes, borders and voices. Her daughters rise in boardrooms and parliaments, Her sons re-write history through code and creation. Her riches are whispered in winds and dust, Told in gold-veined soils and sacred ground, In deserts etched with resilience, In savannas that stretch like painted dreams. Nature herself takes refuge here Art in motion, fierce and tender A siren call to travelers And a balm to longing hearts. She has endured Like the unyielding black earth, Faced the scorn of prejudice, And yet she rose, Defiant, radiant, unbowed. She is the smile behind every African’s pride, The muse of dreams, The cradle of humanity’s song. O Africa, our eternal flame! We celebrate you today Rise, you celestial star, We bow in awe, We sing your name, Majestic you stand! May your spirit never waver, Your light never fade, For you are the drumbeat in our chests, The crown we wear with pride.