Born on September 9,1994, at the Clinix Lesedi Private Hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg, Okello Baloyi is a dedicated professional and a gifted self-taught creative. His journey from the vibrant streets of Gauteng and few years in Limpopo to the academic halls of South Africa's top institutions reflects a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.
Educational Foundation
Okello's academic path began at Hitekani Primary School and Boxahuku Primary School, followed by his secondary education at N'wanati High School. These early years laid the groundwork for a robust academic career characterized by a focus on legal and business disciplines.
Higher Education & Professional Development
Okello has built an impressive academic portfolio through some of South Africa's most prestigious universities:
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) : Earned a National Diploma in Legal Assistance and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration.
University of Johannesburg (JBS) : Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, further refining his expertise in corporate strategy and management.
The Self-Taught Poet
Beyond his formal qualifications in law and business, Okello possesses a deep-seated passion for the arts. As a self-taught poet, he has never attended formal classes or workshops. Instead, he has honed his craft through intuition and observation, using poetry as a medium to express complex emotions and perspectives. His ability to master the written word independently showcases a unique creative discipline that complements his analytical background.
The world revolves, as they say!
While money only works for the rich
It feels like a count down
Only one way in the morning
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Exile of self-consciousness, while am too scared to expose myself, I take a vacation to elevate my love for you, as it came as a surprise and I thought love at first sight only happens in Hollywood.
With my bigger dreams, my house will not be a home without you, where I'll see someone more important than me, not in a rush but I reminisce about the day we met as if it was yesterday.
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A black child introduced to a foreign religion, which conflicts with African cultures, white men had drifted through oceans to Africa just to conquer the continent with Christianity!
Let's say heaven exist, will I go there or have you earned your way to heaven, and why would I live in hell while I'm alive and work my way to heaven, merely to go there when I'm no more!
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Life is similar to seasons, sometimes it's Summer, all you wanna do is to see the sunset, while sitting in a beach or balcony, holding your beer, ice cream or something colder, all your things go your way, no rumours of you shall spread the streets, everyone just wanna see you rise.
Sometimes it's Autumn, everyone just wanna capture best pics, everywhere it's blossom, fruits are all over, people are more generous, everyone wanna give and get something in return, there's more to life than dwelling in the past.
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Born with less in this cruel world
While everyone just loves to hate me
Likely my words are of motile
As I yearn for what the world offers
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