Pick the coin describes a society marked by corruption, homosexuality as a way to leadership and oppression. Gris gris means witchcraft or black magic rampant even in African churches. The poem explain why youths embark on aventures for a better future.

1. Pick the Coin
(To victims of human rights abuse)
What a shameless nation
Where leadership is by picking the coin
A country where meritocracy has been sold
Disciples spend time drinking “red wine”
Even with your 4GPA
You were asked to pick the coin
My friend where is the gris gris
Given to you by your fore fathers
Why did you join the clan?
Even useless people have stories
No doubt youths chop sand in the desert
On their way for greener pasture
Ah! Will one succeed in this village
Just read psalm 20 verse one to five
Saron M. Obia