#Yoruba Christian Music

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[DOWNLOAD] Yoruba Hymn Classic - Oluwalonibisi

Oluwalonibisi, a dynamic gospel artist and music minister, has consistently inspired worshippers with his powerful music and unwavering passion for God. His journey into music ministry is deeply rooted in his calling, having transitioned from his studies in Town and Regional Planning to a full-time ministerial life. Oluwalonibisi has made a significant mark in the world of gospel music with his…

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ASAKE - WORK OF ART REVIEW

“But una know I no dey waste time” is Asake's pre-written answer to questions bordering around why his sophomore album is out barely 9 months after his scintillating debut. Not that anyone is less than thrilled to see him back so soon, mind, but we are all too familiar with the  compromises to the production process that may aid an artist to achieve these hurried release schedules. Asake, however, does not sacrifice quality on the altar of speed, so that what is traditionally a sticky point for establishing artists—the second album slump—is turned into a flamboyant, braggadocious display of his extent of pliability of his Fuji-Amapiano creation, and then some.

Doubts have persisted for nearly as long as he has been mainstream of his ability and/or willingness (or lack thereof) to explore music styles outside his patented scope, but Asake does not intend Work Of Art to be a definitive end to this conversation. So while he does push even further from the conventional in a bid to conquer sonic territory, he plants his base firmly in the music that has brought him thus far—the rhythmic familiarity of log drums and shakers, the ethereal resonance of crowd backup vocals and his own euphonic, Fuji-recalling delivery.

For “Yoga”, his 2023 opener which now closes the album, he sets himself sonically somewhere between Indigenous Egun music of Badagry, Lagos and the Sega genre of Mauritius, weaving together diverse cultures. His message here is clear; he is in his own lane and it would be pointless to try and catch him—but this time he goes for sombre self-identity over overarching superiority. Not to say he does not have some of the latter in his toolbox. On “Lonely At The Top”, the track from which this article’s opening quote was carved, he may appear to get ahead of himself—this is, afterall, only the second year since his proper breakout single, and there are others who have secured and maintained a top-flight status for much longer—but Asake’s time has always run a little faster. 

That is the reason why, still struggling to find a footing in music and life in general, he announced himself “Mr Money” in his 2020 single of the same name. On Work Of Art, boastful predictions for his future can carry the extra backing of his conquests from last year, and he knows it. On “I believe”, the optimistically upbeat joint which Magicsticks reworks from Amapiano’s log drums, Asake proclaims “Nitty-gritty of ‘22, I’m the one”, casting back to a year ago when he thrilled the country with a conveyor belt of hit singles before his debut album landed the final blow. He rewords and translates this on “Awodi”, stating “2022 mo gbe wan trabaye”, another claim that can be self-promoting without being exaggerative. On this chiefly Yoruba song, his honours Pasuma both in words and in the Fuji-ogling framework the track is crafted on.

Whether Asake’s outsized self-image is primarily a function of belief in himself or trust in a higher power is debatable, but it certainly is some combination of both. He definitely has the spiritual strength to justify the latter, as he embraces, in the popular Yoruba polytheist ideology, both Christianity and Islam, and delves into African Traditional Religion when the situation requires it, when there is need to tie ese ile bo. But where Mr. Money With The Vibe regarded these religions, like most people do, as a means of covering all bases in the search for material upliftment, Work Of Art has Asake transcend beyond this and ponder on the afterlife. 

He weighs in turn a Christian (“Mr. Money with the vibe ‘til the devil say my name”) and then a Muslim (“Koni wa le lai lai till we reach Al Jannah”) aftermath, but reaches a consensus in either case that he will live to the full until that moment arrives. And while these musings might seem somewhat premature for a 28 year old man in apparent robust health, Asake has never faltered in his preference of an impactful existence over a lengthy one. So today he will drown in a variety of substances from alcohol to colorado, before burying his head in the thighs of the woman he loves. “Let’s stay all night looking as the star shines/ Make love till the sunrise” he sings on the now-decadent, now-affecting “Mogbe”. 

Romance flickers brightly in other corners, even if it is a rare sight on the album and is often easily contorted into lust. “Remember” has a chorus that wants to negotiate affection with money, not an uncommon love language in a country with so little of it. “I wanna love you forever, baby o/ I just want to spend all my chеddar on you”, he says at first, but what comes next unmasks his carnal intentions. “Sunshine” shares all of this blissful radiance, but, without its romantic overtones, Asake intends it to be a pat on the back to the weary soul, equal parts motivating and reassuring. “Sun’s gon’ shine on everything you do”, he says, and if those words appear familiar it is because they were borrowed from Lighthouse Family’s “Ocean Drive” of 1995, and Asake transports this iconic line across time and genre without losing any bit of its eupeptic essence.

Asake uses himself and his incredible journey, as successful people often do, as a guiding light to those still stuck on the lowest rungs of the ladder, but material success is only a small contributor to his euphoria. For Asake, the process is just as important as the result, and like every true artist he prides himself even more in the art that has brought him thus far. 

“Basquiat” throws down the gauntlet with the arrogance of a man that knows it won’t be taken up, and while he is aware of similarly sounding artists that the media will try to force into comparisons with him,— “Studying me is an honour jeun lor/ I get many pages like songs of Solomon”—he will superciliously point out the futility in reading a master’s textbook to try and be better than him. “What's the chances, what's the probability/ To see a bеtter version of me with agility”, he asks on the spunky Blaisebeatz-produced “2:30”, but it is only rhetorical. He has his answer.

If he is any worried about deposition, he hardly shows it, and more importantly, he will not let it bog down his brilliant new creation. “Basquiat” is also the closest thing to a titular track on the album, whose cover art is depiction of Jean-Michel Basquiat by Nigerian artist, Ayanfe Olarinde. While Asake sees similarities between himself and the talented, troubled, visual artist, he has long established to have no greater weapon in his arsenal than his individuality and sense of self. A few fans may clamour to see him try on new trends and sounds, but Asake insists that he is the template, the “work of art” that should be studied. And he probably is right. Supreme ability and a unshaking confidence in it are always a devastating match, and his blend of indigenous cultures from fifty years ago and trendsetting house music of the future makes him one of the easiest bets for the next great Nigerian star.   ��

This article was written by Afrobeats City Contributor Ezema Patrick - @ezemapatrick (Twitter)

Afrobeats City doesn’t own the right to the images - image source: Instagram - @Asakemusic

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here's some quick kulta ( earth 1520's spider-man oc ) headcanons that i need to get out of my head because i don't have time to fully develop him or his universe yet , but my muse for him is high since i got to talk about him today !

born and raised in london , kulta's the son of two parents that immigrated to the uk from the republic of benin . they are yoruba people , making kulta of direct yoruba descent . their culture was very prominent in his childhood home and kulta speaks fluent yoruba , having had to translate for his parents throughout his life . he practices the yoruba religion , one that is centuries older than christianity . throughout his life , he's gone through the motions with his identity and religion as an african kid living in an eurocentric environment , but as of now , he is overwhelmed with a sense of yoruba pride and rebels against the idea of london's protestant anglican church .

though one thing he doesn't respect is superstition . he believes in hoodoo and the yourba deities and knows in his heart that they are real , but he has summoned them several times against warning ( mostly while drunk or to sick them on his enemies ) .

it is rumored that he has made a deal to host the crossroads deity and that it is them that grants kulta his inter dimensional travel abilities . because of this , he can travel to different dimensions without miguel's watch tech . as a result , he has become a trickster that will appear at the crossroads when summoned and makes deals at the crossroads that seem to always have a catch . consuming souls has essentially made him immortal , though he uses them to pay off his debt to the original source of his powers .

his uncle bamidele ( affectionately known as dele ) was an inspiration to him . dele was a musician that taught kulta everything he knows and was someone that fully embraced the underground music scene and culture of the uk at a time when kulta was still finding his identity . when his uncle goes missing , kulta takes it hard and searches for him even now , from earth to underworld , looking for his soul .

currently an infamous rockstar that started very lowkey in the punk scene , but has since risen in popularity as the guitarist and vocalist of his band . he uses his dimensional travel abilities to travel to different earths and make enemies of other rock bands / challenge them to see who's the best . known to trash hotel rooms and get ejected from venues for vandalism .

standard spider-man powers and gear , but his main offense is a trick weapon gutiar - chainsaw that he uses to behead statues and monuments .

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I was arguing with a Charmed (2018) fan the other day who tried to claim that the reboot "explored more different types of magic than the OG did".

Sorry, but that claim is untrue, even if you stick to comparing all four seasons of the 2018 reboot with the first four seasons of the original 1998 Charmed.

Just by comparing the first season of each show:

Charmed (1998)

s1e2 "I've Got You Under My Skin" has the Charmed Ones use the Hand of Fatima to vanquish Javna. The Prophet Mohammed (that Mohammed, from Islam) is explicitly referenced in the Book of Shadows, and the Hand of Fatima is used throughout North Africa and the Middle East as protection against evil.

s1e4 "Dead Man Dating" primarily takes place in San Franciso's Chinatown, and the supernatural antagonist is Yama, the Hindu god of death. The mortal antagonists are all members of a Triad gang. Three other episodes later on in the series focus on Chinese mythology.

s1e6 "The Wedding From Hell": demonic villainess Jade de Mon turns out to be Hecate, named after the Greek goddess of magic, the moon, and crossroads.

s1e7 "The Fourth Sister": Kali, the antagonist, is named after the Hindu goddess of death, doomsday, and time.

s1e11 "Feats of Clay" centers around a stolen Egyptian urn and heavily features Egyptian mythology motifs

s1e18 "When Bad Warlocks Go/Turn Good": not the first time Christianity has shown up in the series, but it is the first time the sisters have to save a half-warlock Catholic priest-in-training

Charmed (2018)

s1e1 "Pilot": the triqutra symbol representing the Veras' status as the Charmed Ones has its roots in Celtic (Irish) culture. Books of Shadows are solely used in Wicca, a British religious form of witchcraft. The Veras' BOS even has an entry on Melinda Warren. (Keep in mind that the Vera-Vaughns in this series are supposed to be Puerto Rican, and instead of going with the rich traditions and history of Latin American witchcraft, the producers and writers shoved their Latina witches into a Wiccan framework.)

s1e2 "Let This Mother Out": Spirit boards as they exist today are an American invention. (The Halliwells also had a spirit board that was passed down through their family, but that one did look like a family heirloom, not like it had been bought at Barnes & Noble a few years prior.) Marisol also created the prism world they trapped the Imposter Demon in, so no points there

s1e4 "Exorcise Your Demons": Mel finds a secret spell written by their mother in the B.O. S derived from Santeria that the sisters use to free Angela Wu.

s1e5 "Other Women": Introduces "hellflame", suspiciously similar to Greek fire. The spell Mel and her sisters cast to rewrite her history with Niko invokes the Moirai, the Greek goddesses of fate.

s1e6 "Kappa Spirit": Maggie and Mel briefly suspect that the ghost Brenda is a Banshee, a malevolent spirit from Irish folklore. Mama Roz, a recurring Haitian Yoruba priestess and psychic, is introduced (this kicks off Macy and Galvin's continuing subplot throughout the season exploring Yoruba).

s1e7 "Out of Scythe": Introduces the Scythe of Tartarus and a satyr as a guardian for one of the scythe's pieces, all of which are taken from Greek mythology.

s1e9 "Jingle Hell": episode begins with Hunter and Parker stealing a staff from a Russian Orthodox church, bringing Christianity into play. The episode ends with Harry falling down into Tartarus (again, Greek mythology).

s1e11 "Witch Perfect": music instructor at Hilltowne University (and director for the Hilltones a capella group) is taken over by a set of demonic pan's pipes while on vacation in Greece (once more, Greek mythology)

s1e13 "Maniac Pixie Nightmare": introduces pixies from Central European mythology

s1e15 "Switches and Stones": has Medusa the gorgon as the villain of the week, famously from Greek mythology

s1e18 "The Replacement": new Whitelighter Tessa makes reference to "Western magic" when fighting the Abiku (from Yoruban mythology) that is possessing Galvin

That's *checks notes* seven cultures the original series explores outside of British Traditional Wicca within its first season. The same cannot be said for the 2018 reboot's first season, where the only cultures drawn from are Central/Northern European, Greek, and Yoruba. Santeria (an Afro-Cuban religion) is mentioned once, and the denomination of Christianity shows in-series is very white European. So... yeah, that's three cultures for the reboot compared to the original's seven.

As for the rest of both series over the course of the respective shows:

Charmed (1998)

s2e6 "That Old Black Magic" features the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, which shows up in folklore across the world

s2e7 "They're Everywhere" deals with the Akashic Records, believed by Theosophists to be a compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions, and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or future in terms of all entities and life forms. (There is no evidence the records actually exist, and the religion of Theosophy was founded by a Russian mystic in the late 19th century, but the word akashic itself is from Sanskrit.)

s2e21 "Apocalypse Not" deals with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

s2e22 "Be Careful What You Witch For" introduces genies from Arabian mythology (Genies show up again in season 6)

s3e13 "The Good, the Bad, and the Cursed" touches on racism against Native Americans (via residual energy in a ghost town causing a time loop and Phoebe psychically connecting with Bo Lightfeather, the victim in question)

s4e5 "Size Matters" features a golem, which are from Jewish folklore

season 5 really starts in on expanding the magical community to include nymphs, unicorns, leprechauns, dwarves, mermaids, etc. Season 6 introduces a student at Magic School who's a Shaman, a different species from magical witches (s6e14 "The Legend of Sleepy Halliwell").

s5e6 "The Eyes Have It" introduces and heavily features Romani with magical abilities as a sister species to witches. Specifically, it focuses on a young Roma woman who becomes the matriarch of her family line, has snippets of the Romani language (or one of its many dialects) spoken on-screen, and has Ava grappling with rejecting vs returning to her heritage.

s5e10 "Y Tu Mummy También" again centers on Egyptian mythology

s5e13 "House Call" features a witch doctor who uses voodoo. Witch Doctors are explicitly stated to be on the side of good and good magic, and the one in the episode uses his magic to teach the Charmed Ones a much-needed lesson.

s6e1-2 "Valhalley of the Dolls" transforms the sisters into Valkyries from Norse mythology to rescue Leo from Valhalla (which for some reason is presided over by Freyja, when she's actually in charge of a different area of the Norse afterlife).

s7e1 "A Call to Arms" has Piper and Leo accidentally taken over by Hindu deities Shakti and Shiva (they were attending a Hindu wedding as guests when the deities were invoked to bless the marriage).

The Avatars, the antagonists of season 7's first half, have part of their backstory rooted in ancient Egypt: they were defeated by Anubis, the Egyptian god of death and rebirth.

Charmed (2018)

season 2 draws heavily from the Salem and European Witch Trials for its worldbuilding and backstory for characters: recurring character Jordan's ancestor was a Witchfinder General whose bloodline was cursed by a witch he killed; Whitelighters (and their Darklighter counterparts) are discovered to have first been created as a result of the Salem Witch Trials. The castle where the rite to create new White/Darklighters is held is located in Scotland.

season 3 made shit up whole cloth for its antagonists without drawing on one particular culture, but it finally introduces Puerto Rican witchcraft in the form of the Veras' second cousin Josefina (which is promptly forgotten about the second she's finished her plotline)

season 4 reveals that this universe's "original" Charmed Ones were unrelated brown women granted their magic by the nine clans of magical beings (trolls, leprechauns, hobgoblins, lamias, pixies, etc.) -- all of whom are, again, originally from European folklore.

"The reboot explored more types of magic than the original series did."

Bullshit. It very much the fuck did not. The writers kept cycling through Greek, Irish & British, Yoruba and Central European folklore for their worldbuilding and only gave Puerto Rican culture an afterthought. Which is not a good look when the protagonists being Latina (specifically, Puerto Rican) was the fucking selling point for this reboot in the first place.

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about me 🦋🐾🐈

Basic Bio Stuff:

name: muna

pronouns: she/her (but idrc to be honest)

age: minor

nationality: nigerian-british (specifically yoruba. yes i have an igbo name. don't think about it too hard.)

religion: side a pentecostal christian

What I'll post about:

Christianity:

Currently reading: Ecclesiastes

Version I read: Mainly CSB but i cross-reference with other versions (e.g., ESV, NIV, AMP)

Favourite books: Proverbs, Song of Songs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews

Favourite Bible verse: it changes. right now its John 20:29

Other: Love is the most important commandment, I wish more people would follow it 💚

Formula 1:

Favourite current drivers: *OP81*, MV33, CL16, CS55, AA23, YT22, FC43

Favourite retired drivers: NR6, SV5, JB9, DR3 (ouch.)

Favourite teams: *Ferrari*, Williams, Red Bull

Favourite tracks: Suzuka, COTA, Spa, Silverstone, Interlagos

Favourite duos (NOT ships): brocedes, bearnelli, lestappen, landoscar, maxiel, yukierre

Other fandoms I'm in:

alien stage

project sekai

blue lock

bungou stray dogs

animanga in general

kpop in general (ult groups: skz, nwjns, katseye, enhypen, zb1, honestly a bunch)

ORV

books (esp classic russian/japanese lit.)

stranger things

MILGRAM

cats (not the musical i just really like cats)

...and more!! (i am in every single fandom ever)

Anything else:

no dni's - everyone welcome ^-^ just be respectful

i'm really sorry, but as a minor i can't give any donations...the best i can do is spread awareness and pray about it :(

i'm an intp-t !!

HUGE humanities nerd (i love books and poetry and history and theology/philosophy if i was an aesthetic itd be chaotic academia my LOVE)

asks are open and welcome, as long as you're somewhat respectful about it

can and will make everything about Jesus Christ <33

just here for a good time tbh :]

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💿┊ BASICS ‧₊˚

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ BIRTHNAME : monica zhang (莫妮卡张)

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ OTHER NAMES : mei ∿ joann ∿ oluwanifemi

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ STAGE NAME : monica (모니카)

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ BIRTHDATE : december 11, 2000

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ BIRTH PLACE : london, england

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ ETHNICITY : mixed - british

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ BLOOD TYPE : o+

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ HEIGHT : 164.5cm (5’4”)

💿┊ LANGUAGES ‧₊˚

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ ENGLISH : mother language 𓂃 100%

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ YORUBA : maternal language 𓂃 95%

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ MANDARIN : paternal language 𓂃 93%

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ FRENCH : secondary school 𓂃 89%

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ KOREAN : self taught / jyp lessons 𓂃 88%

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ JAPANESE : jyp lessons 𓂃 56%

💿┊ CAREER ‧₊˚

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ GROUP : stray kids (스트레이키즈)

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ COMPANY : jyp entertainment

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ TRAINING LENGTH : 1 year, 4 months & 3 weeks (from january 27, 2019 until debut)

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ DEBUT DATE : june 17, 2020

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ POSITIONS : main dancer ∿ sub-vocalist ∿ rapper

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ SUB-UNIT : danceracha

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ NAME ON BUBBLE : 니니 💕💕

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ REP. ANIMAL : bunny

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ SKZOO : meinii (메이니)

meinii (mei (her chinese name) + beoni (bunny in korean)) has a bunny like resemblance with black eyes and a white body. she also has a heart mark that imitates the beauty mark monica has on her cheek. she has pink highlights in her bangs and wears pink bobbles on her head. meinii is canonically leebit’s younger sister.

💿┊ CHARACTER ‧₊˚

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ MBTI : estp-t (since 2014)

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ TRAITS : bubbly ∿ energetic ∿ sarcastic ∿ affectionate ∿ talkative ∿ confident ∿ caring ∿ smart

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ HABITS : zoning out ∿ huge bites or one bite ∿ saying no but doing it anyway ∿ always saying “huh” or “what” ∿ nose scrunching

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ HOBBIES : journaling ∿ playing games ∿ drawing ∿ fashion designing ∿ baking ∿ photography ∿ eating ∿ watching saiki k

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ LIKES : sweets ∿ fashion ∿ sanrio ∿ pink ∿ music, sleeping, mirinda strawberry ∿ melon ∿ toy aisles ∿ christmas ∿ skinship

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི ・ DISLIKES : vegetables ∿ spiders ∿ isolation ∿ fish ∿ horror films ∿ insects ∿ people arguing ∿ washing dishes ∿ deep waters

💿┊ TRIVIA ‧₊˚

・ she is a christian.

・ the nicknames given by the members are: moni, nini, meimei, chubs and gummy.

・ her solo fandom is called moniiacs (a play on her name and the word maniac).

・ monica was born right handed but can right neatly with her left.

・ when she was younger, she took ballet, piano and violin lessons.

・ her title’s are: swarovski princess, 4th gen it girl, miss dior and doll face.

・ she has two lobe piercings (2001 & 2017) and a nose piercing (2018).

・ she has a twin brother (he’s older by 5 hours) called malakai and a younger sister called melissa.

・ monica has a ginger korean short hair kitten called kiki; she found her in the streets in early 2024.

・ she can draw a perfect circle.

𓍼 ⊹ ˚. ᝢ TAGLIST

comment or send an ask to join !

𓍼 ⊹ ˚. ᝢ NOTES

yes i used wonyoung’s minive, yes im too iconic, im just that gal 🤷‍♀️ (im joking 🙏🙏)

𓍼 ⊹ ˚. ᝢ GOD LOVES YOU 💕

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Harmonies of Devotion: Exploring Nathaniel Bassey's Musical Psalms

In the realm of gospel music, Nathaniel Bassey stands as a maestro, weaving spiritual narratives through his melodic compositions. Collaborating with renowned artists such as Ntokozo Mbambo and Mercy Chinwo, Bassey's lyrics echo the essence of faith, gratitude, and praise. In this blog, we'll delve into the soul-stirring lyrics of some of Nathaniel Bassey's notable songs, experiencing the harmonies of devotion that resonate through his musical psalms.

1. "Deserving" ft. Ntokozo Mbambo & Mercy Chinwo

In the lyrical tapestry of "Deserving," Nathaniel Bassey joins forces with Ntokozo Mbambo and Mercy Chinwo. The song unfolds as a divine dialogue, expressing an overwhelming sense of God's grace and love. As the lyrics declare, "You are deserving of my praise," the song becomes a testament to the deserving nature of the Almighty in the hearts of believers.

2. "Ebenezer" ft. Victoria Orenze

Collaborating with Victoria Orenze, Nathaniel Bassey presents "Ebenezer," a lyrical journey through the concept of God as our Ebenezer, meaning 'stone of help.' The lyrics echo the biblical narrative of setting up stones as monuments of remembrance. Through this song, Bassey invites listeners to reflect on the faithfulness of God, declaring, "Thus far, You've brought me."

3. "Ese" ft. Aidee Ime

In the Yoruba language, "Ese" translates to 'Thank You.' Teaming up with Aidee Ime, Nathaniel Bassey's lyrics in "Ese" become an anthem of gratitude. The song mirrors the psalms of thanksgiving found in the Bible, as believers express profound appreciation for God's mercy and kindness.

4. "So Beautiful"

Nathaniel Bassey's "So Beautiful" is a lyrical masterpiece that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. The song's lyrics, like poetic verses, celebrate the beauty of God's creation. It reflects the Psalms, where the majesty of the Creator is extolled with words of awe and wonder.

5. "There Is A Sound"

In "There Is A Sound," Nathaniel Bassey captures the essence of spiritual anticipation. The lyrics resonate with the biblical theme of recognizing the divine sound that heralds the presence of God. As believers unite in worship, the song becomes a call to listen and respond to the heavenly sound.

6. "We Honour You"

Collaborating with other talented artists, Nathaniel Bassey presents "We Honour You" as a musical offering of reverence. The lyrics mirror the biblical tradition of honor and worship, inviting believers to join in the collective acknowledgment of God's greatness. It's a lyrical symphony that honors the divine with heartfelt adoration.

7. "Fountain Of Mercy"

"Fountain of Mercy" is a lyrical portrayal of the boundless mercy of God. Drawing inspiration from biblical themes, the song's lyrics invite believers to approach the fountain of mercy for cleansing and renewal. The song serves as a spiritual journey to the source of divine grace.

8. "Hallelujah Praise The Lord"

In the jubilant anthem "Hallelujah Praise The Lord," Nathaniel Bassey's lyrics become a call to exaltation. With echoes of psalms of praise, the song invites believers to lift their voices in unison, declaring "Hallelujah" as a chorus of adoration to the Most High.

9. "Iba"

"Iba" is a Yoruba word that translates to 'Honor' in English. Nathaniel Bassey's lyrics in "Iba" pay homage to the divine with humility and reverence. The song aligns with biblical principles of honoring God, expressing adoration through melodic verses.

Conclusion Nathaniel Bassey's discography stands as a reservoir of spiritual nourishment, offering a collection of Christian song lyrics that resonate as contemporary psalms. Whether celebrating the deserving nature of God, expressing gratitude through "Ese," or inviting believers to honor and worship, Bassey's musical psalms create an atmosphere of devotion. As listeners immerse themselves in the harmonies of these lyrical compositions, they embark on a journey of faith, hope, and profound connection with the divine. In the symphony of Nathaniel Bassey's Christian song lyrics, believers find a melodic expression of their spiritual journey, intertwining with the timeless narratives found within the pages of the Bible. These songs serve not only as musical masterpieces but as poetic reflections of the Christian faith, carrying the power to uplift souls and deepen the connection between the worshipper and the Creator.

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Nigeria's Multifaceted Journey

FROM GUNS TO BALLOTS AND THE CHALLENGE OF EMBRACING DIVERSITY FOR PROGRESS AND UNITY TOWARDS 99.9% FREEDOM, DEVELOMENT, ECONOMY AND FUTURE.

Written by Honsby Orji

In a land where over 250 ethnic groups converge, where myriad languages dance in harmony, and where the pulse of religious diversity beats alongside political tumult, Nigeria embodies a mosaic of contradictions and unexplored potentials; standing as a testament to the intricate tapestry woven by its multicultural ethnicity, regional disparities, religious differences, and political volatility.

The aim of this article is to unravel the layers of this complex nation, diving into the nuances that shape its identity and exploring the interplay of these elements in steering Nigeria's path towards freedom, development, a robust economy, and a promising future.

Understanding Nigeria's Diversity

Multicultural Ethnicity: Weaving Nigeria's vibrant tapestry of multicultural ethnicity is a testament to its rich diversity, embodied by over 250 ethnic groups, each contributing to the nation's identity with its unique languages, traditions, and customs.

Diverse Ethnic Groups and Contributions: Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa: These major ethnic groups form the cornerstone of Nigeria's cultural landscape. The Yoruba in the southwest, Igbo in the southeast, and Hausa in the north possess distinct languages, cultural practices, and historical legacies that shape their regional identities.

Minority Ethnicities: Beyond these major groups, numerous minority ethnicities contribute to Nigeria's mosaic, each with its languages, traditions, and historical heritage. Groups such as the Ijaw, Kanuri, Tiv, and others enrich the cultural fabric of the nation.

Regional Socio-Economic Disparities: While Nigeria's diversity is a source of strength, it's also accompanied by socio-economic disparities among regions, leading to contrasting developmental trajectories.

North-South Divide: The northern regions often face disparities in education, healthcare, and infrastructure compared to the more developed southern regions. Factors such as historical legacies, resource allocation, and governance structures contribute to these disparities.

Urban-Rural Divide: Urban centers experience infrastructural advancements and economic opportunities, while rural areas often grapple with inadequate access to basic amenities and limited development prospects.

Impact on Nigeria's Identity and Progress

These diverse ethnicities collectively form Nigeria's cultural identity, contributing to its art, music, literature, and national ethos. However, these differences also underscore the need for inclusive policies that address regional disparities, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens irrespective of their geographic or ethnic backgrounds.

Addressing Nigeria's Disparities for Unified Progress

Efforts to bridge these disparities involve equitable resource distribution, inclusive governance structures, and policies fostering socio-economic development across all regions. Embracing the richness of Nigeria's multicultural ethnicity while addressing regional disparities is essential for steering the nation towards a future where diversity becomes a unifying force, propelling collective progress and stability.

Religious Diversity and Harmony

Religious Diversity. Nigeria's religious landscape is a canvas painted with the hues of Islam and Christianity, portraying a narrative of coexistence and occasional tensions. With Islam dominant in the northern regions and Christianity prevalent in the south, Nigeria epitomizes a nation where these two religions intermingle, at times harmoniously and at times amidst strife.

The north of Nigeria resonates with the melodic calls to prayer, mosques punctuating the skyline, and the rich tapestry of Islamic traditions woven into everyday life. Contrastingly, in the south, vibrant church congregations and the cadence of hymns echo the devoutness of Nigeria's Christian communities.

Yet, amidst this coexistence, historical and socio-political factors have intermittently sparked tensions, often fueled by political ambitions, economic disparities, and ideological differences. Instances of conflict and occasional outbreaks of violence have marred the harmony, highlighting the fragility within Nigeria's religious fabric.

However, it's essential to recognize that despite these tensions, vast segments of the population actively work towards fostering interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Numerous initiatives and grassroots efforts seek to bridge the gap between these religions, promoting understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence as pillars of Nigeria's social fabric.

Ultimately, Nigeria's religious diversity stands as both a source of strength and a challenge. The harmonious interplay between Islam and Christianity embodies the nation's spirit of resilience, while the occasional tensions underscore the ongoing need for concerted efforts toward unity and mutual respect among its diverse religious communities.

Cultural Intersections. Nigeria's religious tapestry intricately weaves threads of cultural exchange and harmonious intersections between its diverse religious communities, showcasing moments of unity and shared traditions that transcend religious boundaries.

Festivals and Celebrations: Throughout Nigeria, cultural celebrations often blend elements from various religions. For instance, during Eid al-Fitr, Christian neighbors might join in the festivities, exchanging greetings and sharing meals as a symbol of solidarity. Similarly, Christian celebrations, such as Christmas, often see participation and well-wishes extended by Muslim friends and neighbors, fostering a sense of shared joy.

Interfaith Dialogue and Collaborations: Initiatives promoting interfaith dialogue, education, and collaboration have emerged across the nation. Interfaith forums, seminars, and workshops facilitate open discussions, fostering understanding and mutual respect. Religious leaders often come together to address common societal issues, emphasizing shared values of peace, compassion, and community development.

Cultural Fusion in Art and Music: Nigeria's rich artistic landscape is a testament to cultural fusion. Traditional art forms, music, and literature often intertwine elements from both Islamic and Christian heritage, creating a unique cultural tapestry that resonates with diverse audiences.

Educational Institutions and Social Initiatives: Schools and social initiatives frequently serve as melting pots of religious diversity. Many educational institutions emphasize inclusivity and respect for all faiths, fostering an environment where children from different religious backgrounds learn, play, and grow together, cultivating bonds that transcend religious divides.

These instances of cultural exchange and harmonious interactions serve as beacons of hope, illustrating Nigeria's potential for unity and collective progress. They highlight the resilience and shared humanity that exist within the country's religiously diverse communities, underscoring the possibilities for a future built on cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect.

Political Volatility and Challenges

Nigeria's post-independence journey has been characterized by political volatility and a multitude of challenges, rooted in its complex historical context. The nation gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960, with high hopes of steering toward democracy, stability, and progress.

However, Nigeria's transition to self-governance was marked by a series of political upheavals. The country faced immediate challenges in consolidating power among its diverse regions and ethnic groups, leading to a power struggle that, in part, set the stage for subsequent political instabilities.

The First Republic (1963-1966): Nigeria's first attempt at democracy was short-lived. Political instability, ethnic tensions, and power struggles among regions and leaders culminated in a series of coups in 1966, leading to political assassinations and ultimately plunging the nation into a devastating civil war.

Military Rule and Instability (1966-1999): Military coups became a recurring theme, leading to years of military rule and intermittent civilian governments. This era was marked by corruption, economic mismanagement, and ethnic tensions, perpetuating a cycle of political instability and economic stagnation.

Nigeria has experienced several coups since gaining independence in 1960. Here's a brief overview:

January 15, 1966 Coup: Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu led a group of mostly Igbo officers in a coup that resulted in the deaths of political leaders including PM Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.

July 29, 1966 Counter-coup led primarily by Northern officers, resulted in the overthrow of the govt and the assassination of Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, the military head of state after the January coup. Although Yakubu Gowon was not directly involved in the July 1966 Counter-Coup. In fact, he was a lieutenant colonel at the time and was not part of the group of officers who carried out the counter-coup, be became involved in the leadership of the country after the July 1966 Counter-Coup, when he emerged as the compromise candidate and was appointed as the Head of State.

July 29, 1975 Coup: General Murtala Mohammed overthrew General Yakubu Gowon while Gowon was away attending an OAU summit.

December 31, 1983 Coup Attempt: A coup attempt led by Mamman Vatsa against the govt of President Shehu Shagari was foiled, leading to the arrest and execution of Vatsa and others involved.

August 27, 1985 Coup: Major General Ibrahim Babangida overthrew General Muhammadu Buhari in a bloodless coup.

December 31, 1985: A coup attempt against Babangida was foiled.

April 22, 1990 Coup Attempt: A failed coup attempt against Babangida led by Major Gideon Orkar was suppressed.

April 22, 1993 Coup Attempt: A coup attempt to stop the transition to civilian rule after the annulment of the presidential elections was foiled.

Key figures and participants in these coups varied, involving high-ranking military officials and civilian politicians. The political landscape of Nigeria experienced wanton instability due to these coups and attempted coups, impacting the country's governance and development.

Democratic Struggles and Transitions: Despite the eventual return to civilian rule in 1999, Nigeria continued to grapple with challenges such as systemic corruption, electoral irregularities, and governance issues, hindering its progress towards stability and sustainable development.

The historical context of Nigeria's political volatility underscores the persistent challenges faced in establishing stable governance structures, fostering national unity, and overcoming deeply entrenched issues. Ethnic rivalries, resource distribution disparities, and governance inefficiencies have remained recurring themes, contributing to the nation's political turbulence.

Acknowledging this historical backdrop is crucial in understanding the complexities that continue to shape Nigeria's political landscape today. It serves as a reminder of the hurdles Nigeria has had to navigate while striving for political stability, economic growth, and social cohesion in the pursuit of a brighter future.

Nigeria's contemporary political scenario is a tapestry woven with both aspirations for progress and persistent challenges, notably encompassing issues of corruption, governance, and their profound impact on the nation's trajectory.

Corruption: Corruption remains a significant hurdle impeding Nigeria's growth. It permeates various levels of society, hindering economic development, eroding public trust in institutions, and exacerbating inequality. Despite efforts to combat corruption through anti-corruption agencies and reforms, the issue persists, affecting sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Governance Challenges: Governance inefficiencies, bureaucratic red tape, and institutional weaknesses pose substantial obstacles to Nigeria's advancement. Challenges in public service delivery, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of inclusive policies contribute to social discontent and hamper the country's overall progress.

Ethnic and Regional Dynamics: Nigeria's political landscape is heavily influenced by ethnic and regional dynamics, often impacting decision-making processes and resource allocation. Balancing power among diverse ethnic groups and regions remains a delicate challenge, sometimes leading to tensions and disputes.

Impact on Progress: These challenges have tangible repercussions on Nigeria's progress. The country grapples with inadequate healthcare infrastructure, educational disparities, high unemployment rates (especially among the youth), and infrastructural deficiencies, all of which hinder its ability to fully capitalize on its economic potential and harness demographic dividends.

However, amidst these challenges, there are signs of resilience and determination. Civil society organizations, activists, and some governmental efforts strive to address these issues. Incremental reforms, technological advancements, and youth-led initiatives are fostering a sense of optimism, indicating a willingness to break free from historical constraints and forge a more prosperous future.

Navigating these complexities requires sustained efforts in tackling corruption, enhancing governance structures, fostering inclusivity, and promoting economic diversification. The quest for improved political stability, effective governance, and socioeconomic development remains pivotal in shaping Nigeria's path toward a more prosperous and unified nation.

Economic Development and Future Prospects

Nigeria's economic landscape is a juxtaposition of strengths and challenges, shaped by its vast resources, diverse sectors, and persistent hurdles that impact its growth trajectory.

Economic Strengths

Natural Resources: Nigeria boasts abundant natural resources, notably oil and gas, which historically formed the backbone of its economy, contributing significantly to government revenue.

Agricultural Potential: The agricultural sector holds immense promise due to fertile land, favorable climate, and a large labor force. It has the potential to drive sustainable economic growth and alleviate poverty, with sectors like cocoa, cassava, and palm oil showcasing substantial potential.

Youthful Population: Nigeria's large and youthful population represents a demographic dividend, offering a dynamic workforce and consumer base that, if properly harnessed, could fuel economic growth through innovation and productivity.

Economic Challenges:

Overreliance on Oil: Nigeria's heavy dependence on oil revenues has made the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices, exposing it to volatility and hindering diversification efforts.

Infrastructure Deficiencies: Inadequate infrastructure, including power shortages, inadequate transport networks, and limited access to basic amenities, hampers productivity and increases operational costs for businesses.

Unemployment and Poverty: High unemployment rates, especially among the youth, coupled with widespread poverty, present social and economic challenges, impacting human development indices and social stability.

Key Sectors Contributing to Growth

Oil and Gas: Despite the need for diversification, the oil and gas sector still significantly contribute to government revenue, export earnings, and foreign exchange reserves.

Agriculture: The agricultural sector holds immense promise for sustainable growth, with initiatives aimed at modernizing farming techniques, improving value chains, and enhancing productivity.

Technology and Innovation: The tech sector, including fintech and e-commerce, has seen rapid growth, leveraging Nigeria's youthful population and embracing digital advancements to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.

Moving forward, diversification away from oil dependency, investing in infrastructure, enhancing human capital development through education and skills training, and fostering an enabling environment for businesses and innovation are key strategies to unlock Nigeria's economic potential and pave the way for sustained and inclusive growth.

Nigeria's future outlook and development hinges on a strategic amalgamation of technology, innovation, and global partnerships to unlock its vast potential and navigate the challenges impeding its growth trajectory.

Technology and Innovation

Digital Transformation: Embracing digital technologies can revolutionize various sectors, from finance to agriculture. Fintech innovations, digital payment systems, and e-commerce platforms offer avenues for financial inclusion and economic empowerment, especially for the unbanked population.

Tech Entrepreneurship: Nigeria's burgeoning tech ecosystem presents opportunities for startups and innovators. Encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering incubators, and providing supportive regulatory frameworks can spur innovation across various industries.

Investment in Research and Development: Prioritizing investment in research and development (R&D) can propel technological advancements. Collaboration between academia, industry, and government is crucial to drive innovation and develop solutions tailored to Nigeria's specific challenges.

Global Partnerships

Trade and Investment: Forge strategic partnerships to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and facilitate trade agreements that support economic diversification. Such collaborations can enhance infrastructure, boost key sectors, and transfer knowledge and technology.

Knowledge Exchange: Establish partnerships with global institutions, fostering knowledge exchange, capacity-building programs, and technical expertise to address Nigeria's development priorities, particularly in sectors like healthcare, education, and renewable energy.

Technology Transfer: Collaborate with international entities to facilitate technology transfer and skills development. Leveraging global expertise can accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices, enhance local capacities, and drive economic growth.

Challenges to Address

Infrastructure Development: Prioritize infrastructure improvement, particularly in energy, transportation, and telecommunications, to provide a conducive environment for technological advancements and business growth.

Policy Reforms: Implement policies that encourage innovation, protect intellectual property rights, and create a conducive regulatory environment for technology-driven industries.

Skills Development: Invest in education and skills training tailored to the demands of a technology-driven economy, ensuring that the workforce is equipped with the necessary expertise to thrive in evolving industries.

Nigeria's future prosperity relies on its ability to harness technological innovation, forge strategic global partnerships, and address internal challenges. By leveraging its youthful population, abundant resources, and embracing a culture of innovation, Nigeria can chart a path toward sustainable and inclusive development, positioning itself as a hub of innovation and economic prowess in the region and beyond.

Nigeria, a nation teeming with diversity, faces a myriad of challenges and opportunities on its path to progress. Its multicultural ethnicity, regional disparities, religious differences, and political volatility shape a complex tapestry that embodies both strength and fragility. This complexity is rooted in a historical context of political turbulence, economic ups and downs, and social intricacies.

Embracing this diversity is not just a moral imperative but a pragmatic necessity for Nigeria's progress and stability. The coexistence of various ethnicities, religions, and cultures represents a reservoir of potential that, when harmonized, can drive innovation, foster resilience, and propel the nation towards prosperity.

Call to Action/Reflection:

As observers, stakeholders, or citizens, it's crucial to recognize that Nigeria's diversity is its strength. Embracing and celebrating this diversity while fostering unity, tolerance, and mutual respect is a collective responsibility. Encouraging dialogue, supporting initiatives that promote inclusivity, and advocating for policies that bridge divides can propel Nigeria towards a future where diversity is not a source of division but a catalyst for growth.

Let's envision a Nigeria where diversity is not seen as a challenge but as an asset, where differences are celebrated, and where collaboration across ethnic, religious, and regional lines is the cornerstone of progress. As individuals and as a collective, our actions towards embracing diversity can shape a future where Nigeria's rich tapestry of cultures and beliefs becomes a catalyst for unity, innovation, and sustainable development.

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[DOWNLOAD] Olorun 1930 - Peace Ige

Gospel music singer, songwriter, recording artiste, and vocal powerhouse, Peace Ige, unwraps a new single titled “Olorun 1930” produced by Wilson Joel (Music Magnate). Offering her thoughts on the song, she says: “Bible Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 (NIV)” “Even in a world where many have turned away from Him, our mighty God remains…

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Scott Evans successfully completes Kumasi media tour & flash mob at mall following release of Gospel Amapiano hit; 100 Percent

Gospel Amapiano head honcho, Scott Evans has successfully completed the first phase of his 100 Percent Regional media tour in Kumasi. As earlier published, the tour fulfilled all listed itinerary with exceptional impact from the radio tours to the flash mobs that electrified the entire Garden City. Ranging from Asaase Radio, Pure FM, Ultimate FM, Orange FM, among several others, Scott wowed listeners with his seasoned oratory deliveries and biblical ideologies that resonated well with both hosts and listeners alike. He made various headline statements in relation to securing his turf as the world’s leading name in Gospel Amapiano, halting collaborations for now in order to solidify his sound, the need for youths to live their best lives on the best side which is God’s side, among others. He cautioned churches and parents in general to accept and welcome urban Gospel into their lives and homes in order to occupy the minds of their children with Christian values and principles delivered with an interesting and youthful vibe. If not, he was so sure that the church would soon lose their young ones to the worldly standards being preached through secular music today. The bandwagon of Scott Evans and his team of dancers also made a quick stop at the Kumasi Mall to give patrons a surprise pop up flash mob of the 100 Percent dance challenge which shocked most onlookers in an entertaining and edifying way. It’s no secret that Oseikrom felt the Scott Evans fever all week long till date and wouldn’t be recovering from it’s massive impact anytime soon. About 100 Percent single: “100 Percent” is available on digital streaming platforms and was produced by Konvict Music signee & Global producer Nektunez. The track is beautifully crafted for Global listening with an Amapiano flow. 100 Percent – meaning Full of God’s Glory for your Life – draws music lovers to know that God has given us the ability to enjoy all possessions fully. 100 Percent alternates between English, Ga & Yoruba. God wants humans to be happy and find joy in life’s pleasure, while also doing good & helping others be just as content Ecclesiastes 3:12-13. 100 Percent is to inspire listeners to expect the very best of blessings from an Excellent God when they pray. About Scott Evans: Scott Evans who is always bringing the love back to Gospel Music has earned recognition as one of Ghana’s finest Urban Gospel Artists. He defines his sound as “AfroGospel”; a sub-genre of Urban Gospel Music which combines Afrobeats & the word of God to preach the Gospel to the world. He recently became the first Ghanaian Urban Gospel Artist to hit 1 million views with his “Mapek3” music video on YouTube and has gradually become a ménage in the Ghana Music scene with his back-to-back trendy Amapiano gospel songs over the last two years with no stop. Stream and Download “100 Percent” on all music platforms here. Written by: Emmanuel Adom Ghansah https://youtube.com/shorts/ghqiayquXS8?feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loGCXyt7W-Y https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hbJSJ7u1ms8 https://www.instagram.com/p/CrbdhoLAB3x/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Crc851BoeGq/ Read the full article

[fluidstatick]

I'm just gonna get it out of the way and answer all of these under the cut.

🌙 Sun sign, I assume, despite the emoji. Sagittarius, or Ophiucus if you're nasty

💎 Salt.

🔮 Tarot (or y'know looking at the weather forecast)

🧘‍♂️ LMAO never. Grifters.

🧚‍♂️ I've seen a few ghosts but y'all don't get details

☀️ I don't believe in "working with" entities. Magic is internal.

📿 I don't have one. Sometimes I'll put a picture of my mom on the kitchen counter and light a candle in front of it while I clean or cook.

🕯️I don't use spells or rituals, and if I did I wouldn't talk about them.

🧿 I borrowed a friend's tarot deck and got hooked, but I can't say I ever started practicing anything. It's complicated.

🧝‍♂️ I'm a fag cripple witch

🌟 manifestation is victim blaming, classist, fash bullshit 👍

🔢 Angel numbers were popularized by Doreen Virtue, one of the most annoying new age grifters of the past 30 years. She has since admitted she made up the concept wholecloth, believes that numerology and the like is evil, and has pivoted hard to right wing evangelical drivel. But I was born on the 333rd day of the year and I like the mathematical symmetry of that, so whatever

👽 I used to think I was a channel but it turns out I'm just a system.

🌀 I don't believe spiritual experiences are possible under the influence of anything. Someone gave me mushrooms once, and told me they'd cure my depression. They didn't. I tried acid once and it helped me process some dark shit, but I'd call that a neurochemical event more than a spiritual one.

🙏 what the fuck is a spiritual mood. Certain music puts me in a calm centered place that makes me want to sit and stare into the dark for a while, if that's what you mean. Spirituality isn't a mood or an aesthetic, it's a series of behaviors that create a belief system. You might as well ask what puts people in a thinking mood.

👁️ I had a phase where I really liked psychometry. Scared my cousin once by telling him where he got his hat, who bought it for him, and what he did that day after he first put it on. Now sometimes I look at a person and mentally go "that's a walking red flag" - I'm usually right - but that could also be my asocial tendencies and autism talking.

📌 I've tried to hex people but to my knowledge it's never accomplished anything. I attempted to hex my abuser once and he got a promotion at work, so.

🎶 I listen to drone metal and experimental noise to unwind. Chanting is fine, I guess, but as a white person I feel weird about it; a lot of meditation chants and new age genre music is appropriated from Hinduism, Buddhism, Yoruba, and other indigenous religions.

🌏 what's _ profound spiritually ... The most profound thing I've ever experienced, or the most profound possible experience? This question is hilarious. Nothing is profound, everything is profound, something can cause huge emotions and be pointless as fuck, and tiny things cause irreversible change every second of the day. I refuse the premise of the question.

⚫ I assume the person who wrote this question is referring to doubts about the efficacy of magic. Which is not what the dark night of the soul is. Go read the wiki about the dark night of the soul, then read St John of the Cross. Annihilation of a sense of self and renunciation of desire is incompatible with today's idea of witchcraft, as modern witchcraft is centered on examining one's self image and shaping it according to desires.

🐺 sometimes I mention being a witch in passing, like if someone notices my tarot cards or book collection about metaphysics. I usually only mention it to other people who I'm confident are into the occult at some level, or to Christians who ask me what church I go to.

🌐 hahahahahahahahaha you mean fascist antisemitic dog whistles wrapped in glitter? Fuck that shit

🐉 Some of them are local folklore, some of them are allegories, some of them are straight up hoaxes. Bigfoot was proven to be a prank but he's still the most popular cryptid on the west coast of the US. Mermaids are probably just dugongs or belugas. Faeries were also proven to be a hoax, but *gestures at every metaphysical bookstore on the planet*

🕊️ I used to call myself christopagan, but now I've thoroughly scraped off all the Episcopalian jargon around my belief system. I don't have any use for organized religion.

🗝️ hot take: I don't think that's what the craft is for. Situations unfold as they will. The craft is, in my case, a tool for shifting my perspective on things. It rarely works, I think it's pointless, but I also know it's real. The paradox is the point. No I will not be explaining myself further.

🪦 I dream about dead relatives a lot, but they're usually mean to me so I just light candles and offer them water occasionally. I don't know if it does anything.

🫧 Soap and water, bitch. Yes, I know you mean spiritually cleansing. So do I. Bathe, mop, clean the windows, brush your teeth. It'll get your mind right faster than incense or salt or a banishing ritual ever could.

Get to know me asks 🌟

Witch edition

🌙 astrology sign?

💎 favorite crystal?

🔮 favorite form of divination?

🧘🏿‍♀️ do you look up to a guru/psychic/spiritual leader?

🧚🏻‍♀️ have you had any paranormal experiences?

🌞 are you working with a deity?

📿 describe your altar

🕯️do you have a favorite spell/ritual?

🧿 what persuaded you to start practicing?

🧝🏻‍♀️ what kind of witch are you?

🌟 are you currently manifesting anything?

🔢 do you see angel numbers?

👽 do you channel spirits/interdimensional beings?

🌀 have you had spiritual experiences under the influence?

🙏🏼 what puts you in a spiritual mood?

👁️ what are your psychic/intuitive abilities?

📌 have you ever hexed anyone?

🎶 do you chant or listen to meditation music?

🌎 what’s most profound experience spiritually?

🌑 have you experienced a “dark night of the soul” for witchcraft? How did you get back into it?

🐺 do most people know about your craft, or do you keep it a secret?

🌐 are you into spiritual conspiracies?

🐉 what are your thoughts on cryptids/magical animals?

🕊️ are you a religious witch?

🗝️ have you ever manipulated a situation to your favor using witchcraft?

🪦 do you contact your ancestors?

🫧 what’s your favorite method of cleansing?

[group-four]

Family culture

My family comes from Imo state, Nigeria. Which is in the southeastern part of Nigeria. Our culture is Igbo, and our language is also Igbo. The men wear isiagu's which is a material that has the pattern of lion heads on it and a red cap. The women wear a lace blouse and two wrappers with a head tie. Both men and women wear beads, which are mostly red and sometimes white. The main dish is pounded yam and any kind of soup. Most of the time it is egusi or vegetable soup. The main festival is the new yam festival which is normally done in august. This is done before the yam is cultivated.

Nigeria consists of 36 states with hundreds of tribes. The main 3 are Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba. Even though my family is Igbo and comes from the southern part of Nigeria, my dad has lived in the southern, northern and western part of Nigeria and has shared with us the distinct difference amongst all the cultures. The diet of the northerners mostly consists of carbohydrates and light, starchy foods such as tuwo shinkafa and masa which is a staple dish in the north made of rice and flour respectively. The Yorubas on the other hand eat foods rich in proteins and vitamins and is heavily spiced with pepper. The foods each culture eats shows in their physical appearance with majority of the northeners having more of a slim, lanky stature and people from the west being on the thicker side.

Music wise, everyone has different preferences. Some prefer to listen to music in their language but in general most Nigerians listen to afrobeat's.

In Nigeria, the holidays are based on religion. The Christians celebrate easter and Christmas while the Muslims celebrate Sallah. For Chrismas, most families make Jellof rice with coleslaw, fried plantain and fried chicken while for Sallah, it is tradition to kill and cook a ram.

American culture

Nigeria takes inspiration from American culture in a few ways. First is the democratic system of government, listening to American music and watching american television, fashion and sometimes accent.

Nigeria past vs Present

According to my dad, Nigeria is very different today than it was in the 70's. He states that Nigeria a lot safer back then with parent not knowing where their children were for hour and not worrying. Electricity was not very common therefore most kids played outside.

Nigerian culture is mostly based around family, food and community.

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[EP] Power Of Covenant – Evang. Kehinde Oluwakemi Oni-Adekunle

After making a grand entry into the music scene with the song ‘New Covenant‘ in February, United States-based Nigerian Christian music recording artist, singer, and preacher of the gospel Evangelist Kehinde Oluwakemi Oni-Adekunle drops an EP titled ‘Power Of Covenant‘. The EP contained five beautiful tracks spearheaded by the already-released track ‘New Covenant’. The songs in the EP were recorded in both English and Yoruba languages. Each track of the EP contains different covenants established by God for the well-being of His people. Some of the covenants that are reflected on the EP include the covenant of new birth, covenant of the blood of Jesus and much more. The songs in the EP are not just amazing and beautiful as they are each suitable for different moods and occasions.  Power Of Covenant – Evang. Kehinde Oluwakemi https://open.spotify.com/album/6gMtOO4kS3VMgM9zvqP4R4?si=5Pn1maQ8RxyiZAwqlXDqwA Read the full article

[brookston]

Holidays 12.31

Holidays

Bright Idea Day

Check the Smoke Alarms Day

Cowbellion de Rakin Revel (Alabama)

Falls Festival Starts (Byron Bay; Australia)

Genf Restoration (Restoration of the Republic Geneva; Switzerland)

International Solidarity Day (Azerbaijan)

January 0

Leap Second Time Adjustment Day

Lightbulb Day

Make Up Your Mind Day

Namahage (Japan)

National Heroes Day (East Timor)

New Year's Eve (a.k.a. ... 

Afternoon Before New Year’s Day (Estonia)

Amateur Drinking Night

Amband

Auld Year's Night (Scotland)

Baal Fire Festival (England)

Baharu (a.k.a. Baru; Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore)

Bisperas ng Bagong Taon (Philippines)

Brew Year's Eve

Calennig (Wales)

Ditch the Resolutions Day

Feast of Father Time

Festival of the Dead (Positivist)

Festival of Yemya (Yoruba/Santeria)

Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration (Anchorage, Alaska)

First Footing

First Night

Fravartigan (Parsi Zoroastrian)

Gamlarskvold (Iceland)

Harvest Day (Benin)

Hogmanay (Scotland)

Joya no Kane (Japan)

Kanun Novogo Goda (Russia)

Karma (African Americans, African Diaspora)

Malam Tahun

Namahge (Demon Festival; Japan)

Noche de Pedimento (Wishing Night; Mexico)

Noche Vieja (Mexico)

Nochevieja or Fin de Año (Spain)

No Resolution Day

Novy God Eve (Russia)

Oíche Chinn Bliana (a.k.a. Oíche na Coda Móire or Oíche Chaille; Ireland)

Okera Matsuri (Sacred fire Rite; Kyoto, Japan)

Old Year’s Night (England)

Ōmisoka (Prepare and Welcome New Year’s God Toshigami; Japan)

Oud en Nieuw or Oudejaarsavond (Netherlands)

Pele ga Ngwaga o Mosha (Botswana)

Ritual for Iemanja (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Samoan Fire Dance (Samoa)

Silvester

Sint Sylvester Vooravond (a.k.a. Oudjaar; Belgium)

Stonehenge Fireball Festival (UK)

Swinging the Fireballs (Stonehaven, Scotland)

Szilveszter (Hungary)

Tar Barrel Burning (Allendale, England)

The Night of Big Portion (Ireland)

Vigilia di Capodanno (a.k.a. Notte di San Silvestro; Italy)

Watch Night (Christian)

World Peace Meditation Day

Yang Yi (Uzbekistan)

Oga no Namahage (Oga City, Japan)

The Old Life Festival (Elder Scrolls)

One Voice Day

Procrastinator's Day

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Restoration Day (Switzerland)

Silvesterklause (Switzerland)

Solidarity Day of the World (Azerbaijan)

Universal Hour of Peace (UN) [11:30 pm]

Unlucky Day

World Healing Day

World Peace Meditation Day

You’re All Done Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Champagne Day

National Vinegar Day

Feast Days

Columba (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Sharaf (Honor; Baha’i)

Festival of the Dead (Complimentary Day; Positivist)

Hogmanay / Hug Many Day (Pastafarian)

Isabel & The Shark (Muppetism)

Kwanzaa, Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity)

Look Good Until You Die Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Lucifer Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Melania the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Seventh Day of Christmas

Sylvester I, Pope (Catholic Church)

Twelve Holy Days #6 (Virgo, the intestinal tract; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #7; Silvester (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Zoticus of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day of Sekhmet (Egyptian Warrior Goddess)

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unlucky Day (worldwide)

Premieres

Cool For Cats (BBC Musical Variety TV Show; 1956)

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (TV Special; 1972)

Divorce Court (TV Series; 1957)

Forrest Gump, by Winston Groom (Novel; 1986)

Perfume, by Patrick Süskind (Novel; 1985)

Pirates of Penzance, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1879)

Two Doors Down (Scottish TV Series; 2013)

Today’s Name Days

Melanie, Silvester (Austria)

Donata, Silvestar, Silvija (Croatia)

Silvestr (Czech Republic)

Sylvester (Denmark)

Silvar, Silver, Silvester, Silvo (Estonia)

Silvo, Sylvester (Finland)

Colombe, Sylvestre (France)

Melanie, Silvester (Germany)

Melany (Greece)

Szilveszter (Hungary)

Paolina, Silvestro (Italy)

Kalvis, Silvestrs (Latvia)

Gedgantas, Melanija, Mingailė, Silvestras (Lithuania)

Sylfest, Sylvi, Sylvia (Norway)

Korneliusz, Mariusz, Melania, Sebastian, Sylwester, Tworzysław (Poland)

Melania (Romania)

Silvester (Slovakia)

Melania, Silvestre (Spain)

Sylvester (Sweden)

Melania (Ukraine)

Malone, Melania, Melanie, Melany, Silas, Silvester, Sylvester (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 365 of 2022; 0 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 52 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Dōngyuè), Day 9 (Wu-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 7 Teveth 5783

Islamic: 7 Jumada II 1444

J Cal: 5 Fest; Fiveday [5 of 5]

Julian: 18 December 2022

Moon: 67%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: Festival of the Dead (Complimentary Extra Day)

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz (Yew) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 11 of 90)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 10 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Festival of the Dead [Complimentary Extra Day; Month 0 of 13; Positivist]

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Holidays 12.31

Holidays

Bright Idea Day

Check the Smoke Alarms Day

Cowbellion de Rakin Revel (Alabama)

Falls Festival Starts (Byron Bay; Australia)

Genf Restoration (Restoration of the Republic Geneva; Switzerland)

International Solidarity Day (Azerbaijan)

January 0

Leap Second Time Adjustment Day

Lightbulb Day

Make Up Your Mind Day

Namahage (Japan)

National Heroes Day (East Timor)

New Year's Eve (a.k.a. ... 

Afternoon Before New Year’s Day (Estonia)

Amateur Drinking Night

Amband

Auld Year's Night (Scotland)

Baal Fire Festival (England)

Baharu (a.k.a. Baru; Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore)

Bisperas ng Bagong Taon (Philippines)

Brew Year's Eve

Calennig (Wales)

Ditch the Resolutions Day

Feast of Father Time

Festival of the Dead (Positivist)

Festival of Yemya (Yoruba/Santeria)

Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration (Anchorage, Alaska)

First Footing

First Night

Fravartigan (Parsi Zoroastrian)

Gamlarskvold (Iceland)

Harvest Day (Benin)

Hogmanay (Scotland)

Joya no Kane (Japan)

Kanun Novogo Goda (Russia)

Karma (African Americans, African Diaspora)

Malam Tahun

Namahge (Demon Festival; Japan)

Noche de Pedimento (Wishing Night; Mexico)

Noche Vieja (Mexico)

Nochevieja or Fin de Año (Spain)

No Resolution Day

Novy God Eve (Russia)

Oíche Chinn Bliana (a.k.a. Oíche na Coda Móire or Oíche Chaille; Ireland)

Okera Matsuri (Sacred fire Rite; Kyoto, Japan)

Old Year’s Night (England)

Ōmisoka (Prepare and Welcome New Year’s God Toshigami; Japan)

Oud en Nieuw or Oudejaarsavond (Netherlands)

Pele ga Ngwaga o Mosha (Botswana)

Ritual for Iemanja (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Samoan Fire Dance (Samoa)

Silvester

Sint Sylvester Vooravond (a.k.a. Oudjaar; Belgium)

Stonehenge Fireball Festival (UK)

Swinging the Fireballs (Stonehaven, Scotland)

Szilveszter (Hungary)

Tar Barrel Burning (Allendale, England)

The Night of Big Portion (Ireland)

Vigilia di Capodanno (a.k.a. Notte di San Silvestro; Italy)

Watch Night (Christian)

World Peace Meditation Day

Yang Yi (Uzbekistan)

Oga no Namahage (Oga City, Japan)

The Old Life Festival (Elder Scrolls)

One Voice Day

Procrastinator's Day

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Restoration Day (Switzerland)

Silvesterklause (Switzerland)

Solidarity Day of the World (Azerbaijan)

Universal Hour of Peace (UN) [11:30 pm]

Unlucky Day

World Healing Day

World Peace Meditation Day

You’re All Done Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Champagne Day

National Vinegar Day

Feast Days

Columba (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Sharaf (Honor; Baha’i)

Festival of the Dead (Complimentary Day; Positivist)

Hogmanay / Hug Many Day (Pastafarian)

Isabel & The Shark (Muppetism)

Kwanzaa, Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity)

Look Good Until You Die Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Lucifer Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Melania the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Seventh Day of Christmas

Sylvester I, Pope (Catholic Church)

Twelve Holy Days #6 (Virgo, the intestinal tract; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #7; Silvester (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Zoticus of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day of Sekhmet (Egyptian Warrior Goddess)

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unlucky Day (worldwide)

Premieres

Cool For Cats (BBC Musical Variety TV Show; 1956)

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (TV Special; 1972)

Divorce Court (TV Series; 1957)

Forrest Gump, by Winston Groom (Novel; 1986)

Perfume, by Patrick Süskind (Novel; 1985)

Pirates of Penzance, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1879)

Two Doors Down (Scottish TV Series; 2013)

Today’s Name Days

Melanie, Silvester (Austria)

Donata, Silvestar, Silvija (Croatia)

Silvestr (Czech Republic)

Sylvester (Denmark)

Silvar, Silver, Silvester, Silvo (Estonia)

Silvo, Sylvester (Finland)

Colombe, Sylvestre (France)

Melanie, Silvester (Germany)

Melany (Greece)

Szilveszter (Hungary)

Paolina, Silvestro (Italy)

Kalvis, Silvestrs (Latvia)

Gedgantas, Melanija, Mingailė, Silvestras (Lithuania)

Sylfest, Sylvi, Sylvia (Norway)

Korneliusz, Mariusz, Melania, Sebastian, Sylwester, Tworzysław (Poland)

Melania (Romania)

Silvester (Slovakia)

Melania, Silvestre (Spain)

Sylvester (Sweden)

Melania (Ukraine)

Malone, Melania, Melanie, Melany, Silas, Silvester, Sylvester (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 365 of 2022; 0 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 52 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Dōngyuè), Day 9 (Wu-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 7 Teveth 5783

Islamic: 7 Jumada II 1444

J Cal: 5 Fest; Fiveday [5 of 5]

Julian: 18 December 2022

Moon: 67%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: Festival of the Dead (Complimentary Extra Day)

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz (Yew) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 11 of 90)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 10 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Festival of the Dead [Complimentary Extra Day; Month 0 of 13; Positivist]

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