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.
Rooting for success while the rain keeps damaging what's left of the roof that I call my sanctuary, sometimes a heart can be cruel because life has only taught one to survive and not to be loved, the only happy memories I have in my mind are of me as a minor, smiling for sweets.
The only time hands were clapped in my home, our eyes were glued to a tv screen during wrestling episode, I haven't done much to regret but my life feels like a tunnel of regrets, you'd be surprised how could one drawn in debts while having better financial education, everything will be okay has replaced our daily prayer.
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Naked truth can be unbearable, it should be traded with intimacy
I failed to stop taking off my cloths to strangers until there's evidence
Who could've thought, a child in my name?
What will become of me? Or the later
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Women don't know the evil they might do
My child was denied the right to life before birth
With respect to our ladies
I won't tell you whether to give birth or not
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Unfolding expansion
I learned the currency language
And my flows ain't nothing but wind
Arrogant was once on my path
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