Title: “Zoet in My Name”
By Esseabasi Effiong Okpok
(Verse 1)
Born in Lagos, heart from Akwa Ibom
Family of six, yeah, that’s where I’m from
St. Mary’s days, dreams in my eyes
Public Health books, reaching for the skies
Struggled for coins, but I made it sweet
Turned banana bread into gold on the street
No shop front, but I still bake hope
Selling dreams in a loaf, just learning to cope
(Pre-Chorus)
From WhatsApp pings to sleepless nights
I held on tight through the silent fights
Zoet means sweet, and I made it mine
Building a legacy one step at a time
(Chorus)
This is my life, this is my flame
Esseabasi — remember the name
No silver spoon, but I carved my lane
Through fire and rain, I still remain
I got a dream, and I’m not ashamed
Sweet like Zoet — it’s in my name
(Verse 2)
Struggled with school fees, counting change
But passion and purpose never felt strange
A wellness drink, a love box too
Whatever I touch, I see it through
Trade fairs, combos, flavors on deck
No matter how hard, I give it my best
I’ve seen loss, I’ve felt the sting
But grief gave rise to everything
(Bridge)
To the girl with a vision and no spotlight
To the woman who fights her silent fight
You’re not alone, I’m standing tall
With every stumble, I still won’t fall
(Chorus)
This is my life, this is my flame
Esseabasi — remember the name
No silver spoon, but I carved my lane
Through fire and rain, I still remain
I got a dream, and I’m not ashamed
Sweet like Zoet — it’s in my name
(Outro)
So when you taste that bread, feel the love I bake
It’s more than flour — it’s the strength I take
From every no, I built a yes
From nothing much, I made success