Dolly Parton gave us a coat of many colours, By Owei Lakemfa

Parton was a beautiful storyteller, writer and composer with ten Grammy Awards from fifty-five nominations. Her songs transcend generations and will transcend more. On 25 August, Dolly, at 80, stopped singing for mortals. She had done her bit and bequeathed us wealth we never asked for and may not really deserve. In de

The climax of the song transitions the narrative from historical events to immediate, personal experience. Parton’s delivery highlights the sudden sensory shift when Jesus appears