#nigeria is carrying us musically...

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I just read a comment on an afropop music video saying "Nigerians are carrying the continent"

man, it's one thing when everyone else does it. but I BETTER NOT start seeing Africans conflating Nigeria The Nation with Africa The Continent. THEY don't see a difference in our art or music or histories or cultures or tribes or languages because Africa is still a fucking country to most non-Africans. but YOU, fellow African. You know the fuck better.

I had better the fuck not see that bullshit. being most visible or most recognizable on the global stage just means you're winning a popularity contest. Popularity ≠ Quality. And especially not in a popularity contest thrown by a world that never has and continues not to value our lives, our autonomy, and ESPECIALLY our arts and culture.

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FELA, THE UNBEARABLE REIGNING PROPHET– BY EGUNGWU C. BENJAMIN

Due to this year's Felabration music festival themed 'Question Jam Answer,' which started on 9th and will be ending on Sunday, 15th October, 2023. I decided to pen down this commemorative piece for the musical icon.

In this piece we will discuss about how the musical festival started and the brain behind it, we will also have brief background of the music icon and information about his career and achievements.

In 1998 Felabration was conceptualized by the late Afrobeat music legend's daughter, Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti just to remember his father's legacy. How he used music as a tool to speak about bad governance , exposing the hidden skeletons in the cupboard of corrupt politicians and religious institution leaders.

The music festival is hosted once every year for seven days and people comes from different states in the country, some from different countries to celebrate the Music icon at Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos State.

Brief Background of the Music Icon

 Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti Popularly called 'Fela Anikulapo-Kuti' was born on 15th October, 1938, in Abeokuta, Ogun state, into an upper middle class family.

The Late, Chief. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was the mother of Fela. She a very popular feminist activist during the anti-colonial movement and first woman to drive a car in Nigeria back in 1951, while his father, Reverend, Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, was a school principal and first president of the Nigeria Union of Teacher.

Later Fela Kuti removed 'Ransome' from his name and changed it to 'Anikulapo' meaning "He who carries death in his pouch or hands".

This will bring us to one of his hit track, that I love so much titled 'Colo-mentality'. In the song he talked about how the British sold their culture and language to us. we took everything and abandoned ours which makes us original.

In the song he said;

" If you say you be colonial man. You don be slave man before. Them don release you now. But you never release yourself. in another stanza he said;

"Dem go proud of dem name. And put dem slave name for head. No be so?… "

This can be linked to his decision to change his English name ' Ransome' to a Yoruba name 'Anikulapo'.

Fela Kuti is a cousin to the Popular writer and laureate Wole Soyinka (a Nobel Prize for Literature winner).

Brief Music Journey

Base on my research , I found out that the Music Icon was actually sent to London to study medicine just like his brothers; are all medical doctors.

He got to UK enrolled at Trinity College London where he studied classical music and became exposed to different musical sounds by playing piano in jazz and rock bands.

However, in I960s he returned to Nigeria and formed a band ' Koola Lobitos' just as he played when he was in London and Afrobeat sound started from that group through experiment and practices.

That is why he is refered to as the King of Afrobeat which is Jazz, Funk, Ghanaian/Nigerian High-life and psychedelic rock infusion.

Most of the top Afrobeat stars in the world like; Burna-Boy who claimed that his style of music is Afro-fusion. This is inspired by Fela Kuti and he affirmed to it.

During his life time while doing Music in Nigeria, he used it as an instrument to talk c on themes like; freedom, injustice, corruption and any other social vices within the country.

Due to his doggedness and ability to withstand pressure from the Military government in power, they were looking for reasons to find him guilty and jail him.

He declared himself the head of his communal compound, which he named the independent 'Kalakuta Republic'. The place got many attention due to use of drugs, indulgence in sex, polygamy support ( he married 27 women ).

It was said that 1000 soildiers raided his house,' Kalakuta Republic' in Lagos. Thy destroyed his properties and beat up everyone in there.

During the raid Fela, 's mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, was thrown out from the window. She sustained serious injuries and died at the General Hospital in Lagos on April 13, 1978 and most National Dailies reported the incident with the headline; “Fela’s Mum is Dead" or " Fela's House Burnt ".

This didn't make him stop his musical career or compromise his stand. He dropped more hit tracks like; “Zombie,” “Beasts of No Nation,” “Upside Down" and “Monkey Banana,”.

In his hit track " Zombie" he said; "Zombie no go walk unless you tell am to walk", Which Ironically, he was referring to the military or soldiers who doesn't do things they wish to do but they act base on order or instructions from top ranking officers.

This still remind me my days in Enugu, while still a kid, any time my mother is singing this song, just know you are suppose to do something and you haven't done it. (Smiles African parents still the best).

I referred to him as a prophet in this piece because his music his ever green. Everything he said when he was alive is still happening and even getting worse.

His music stirs ones mind to reflect on life unlike the the artist today that centers their music on sex and flamboyancy. Fela also sang about sex and having good time.

I am not against this kind of music everyone has there style of music and decision to choose what to sing about but once in a while they should use music as a tool to stir-up consciousness.

I dance and sing to the new style of songs, the artists are putting Africa in global map, Everyone is trying to identify themselves as an African but they should also remember that music is an art and should be used to convey message to educate and inform. It shouldn't be for entertainment purpose only.

I do appreciate Singers like; Falz, Tekno, Idris Abdul Kareem, Daddy Showkey, Late Sound Sultan, et-al .

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Fela, Burna Boy make Rolling Stone’s 200 greatest singers’ list

Burna Boy and Fela Kuti are the only Nigerian musicians on the Rolling Stone's Greatest Singers List’, which began in 2008.

Nigerian music star Burna Boy and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti made Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Singers List’, which began in 2008.

Rollingstone, one of the world’s leading music publications platforms, released a list of 200 who they claim to be the greatest of all time.

The publishers claim that the singers were judged on originality, influence, catalogue depth, and the breadth of their musical legacy.

Published on New Year’s Day, several notable American singers, from Aretha Franklin to Kelly Clarkson and Toni Braxton, were included in the list.

They wrote, “In all cases, what mattered most to us was originality, influence, the depth of an artist’s catalogue, and the breadth of their musical legacy.”

The platform says the list differs from the Greatest Voices List. “Talent is impressive; genius is transcendent. Many people here were born with massive pipes, perfect pitch, and boundless range. Others have rougher, stranger, or more delicate instruments.”

BURNA BOY

Rolling Stones placed the Nigerian artiste at number 197 position. They described the ‘African Giant’ as an “ambassador of Afrobeats as a global movement”.

“He is the ambassador of Afrobeats as a global movement that can feel equally at home climbing the European charts and maintaining a subtle emotional connection with past African genres,” they wrote.

Commending his voice, they wrote, “Burna’s voice is sweet like caramel, but it can also soar on slickly produced tracks like his recent megahit ‘Last Last’ or the 2019 gem ‘Anybody’ excited by deep bass accents and insanely sophisticated polyrhythms.

“His vocal lines find inspiration in everything from hip-hop and R&B to hooky pop and dancehall. The world is his playground,” they added

FELA KUTI

On Fela Kuti, the publication described the late icon as an Innovator for the high life, “Fela Kuti’s iconic songs of the 1970s and 1980s are sprawling orchestral instrumentals, an innovative swirl of African highlife, American soul, and Jazz.”

He ranked 188 on the list.

Describing his political influence through his music, they wrote, “Through his music, he shared an anti-colonialist, Pan-African vision and challenged Nigeria’s corrupt military government, which routinely subjected him and those around him to immense harm.”

“Yet it wasn’t just Fela’s lyrical rebellion that makes him so important- it’s the way his voice carried his vision; the way he sang, his tone commanding and direct, plain and firm,” they added

“His stern but conversational melodies made his movement more accessible.

“On 1986’s ‘Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense��� where he tackles whitewashed education and failed governments, he coos, ‘I say, I sing, I beg everyone to join my song’. And he performed in such a way that they could.”

The list spanned several nationalities and genres, had Aretha Franklin at the number one spot, and other new generation artists like SZA, Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey and others appearing on it.

A slew of writers “compiled the encompassing 100 years of pop music as an ongoing global conversation,” Rolling Stone noted.

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Omo Marani shares new single “Bigger Picture” off upcoming EP – Listen

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Omo Marani shares new single “Bigger Picture” off upcoming EP – Listen

Omo Marani, the Ghanaian cum Nigerian Afrobeats crooner drops a first single off his upcoming EP. While he hides the title of the EP from everybody for now, his debut release off the catalogue is what he titles “Bigger Picture”.

Listen to “Bigger Picture” on Digital Platforms: https://tr.ee/prD9XKqOq2

The song carries a lot of heavy emotions; Lazbeat, the Producer of the song seems to ride along same sentiments with Marani and brought out the best side of him to exhume all the storylines in both English and his second native language, Yoruba.

“I chose to go with ‘Bigger Picture’ as the song title because it embodies the idea of looking beyond and delving into the deeper understanding of life and what Nature may offer you in the future. The song is meant to educate the listeners about the complexities of life and the integrity you could hold on to, for future sake,” Omo Marani explained.

Watch Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/j3kVeVOQgq0?si=dPVkPCDHhVVm7iWD

Day in day out, there are different stories from different upcoming artistes about their struggle on their music journey to the top; most of them never had it easy to hit mainstream, but then again, the task comes with a lot of betrayals and (unnecessary) rifts between them and connected sources from their contemporaries to families and even people outside the box — all these Marani was able to dovetail into this song “Bigger Picture”. The song artwork for the song itself even speaks volumes.

Collins Maruf, Founder of Showbiz Clique “CollinWud”, has his strong roots hailing from Keta in the Volta Region while his other side comes from Nigeria. Not to lose touch with both countries of his origin, he blends a fine mix of languages from Ghana and Nigeria to accentuate messages he puts in his music while maintaining the Lingua Franca, English and pidgin as well. “Bigger Picture” typically adds flavour to this brand he’s been fine-tuning for a while.

Omo Marani, who leads his clique of Artistes and other Showbiz Createurs in his fold, has been able to birth an annual concert in his home-ground, Keta, he plays annually during the Hogbetsotso Festival – a strategy he is using as an indie artiste and rising talent to build his own network and as well create opportunity for the less privileged (local) talents from his Region and across Ghana to also unearth themselves.

In the 3rd year running with the event this year, Omo Marani seeks to this festival which he has named “Keta To Da World”, a household gig that everyone across Ghana and beyond can resonate with.

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How Odumeje Released His Latest Album in London.

Onitsha-based pastor Chukwuemeka Odumeje has released a new song titled 'POWER'.

In the new single featuring Nigerian self-styled singer Flavour, the popular entertainer preacher rolled out a list of his powers including “Indaboski Bahose, Dabush Kabash, Lefase Fare, Abido Shaker, and Gandusa Ganduja”.

It was gathered that this is the second time Odumeje will be collaborating with Flavour whom he featured on the gospel track ‘Umu Jesus’ in 2020. He also featured Phyno in 2022 on the single ‘Ike Billion Billion’.

In what appears to be a “comedy” show in London, the United Kingdom, on April 13, Pastor Odumeje hosted the show at the Lighthouse Theatre by 5:30 pm with an entry fee of £33.19 per person. A table for 6 goes for £700 while that of 10 persons is £1000.

He wrote,

“London 2024: Power or Nothing. Don’t miss this great event on Saturday 13th April, 2024. My new album will be released with great power in London in 2024, Get ready to laugh till your sides ache and dance like there’s no tomorrow! Join us for a night of uproarious comedy, electrifying music performances, and non-stop entertainment with the only The Lion Himself, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje alongside a stellar cast of seasoned comedians and entertainers live in London, UK, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

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Odùméje was born in Anambra State, Nigeria into a family of six children as the third-born child of Mr and Mrs Pius Ohanaemere.

In March 2022, his church building was identified as one of the houses obstructing drainage channels in Okpoko, Onitsha, and a part of the church was marked for demolition. The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo had pledged to clear the drainage channels to check flooding in the area.

He was manhandled by the government officials who came for the demolition exercise as he tried to stop them from carrying out the operation. However, Governor Soludo reacted to the incident by promising to discipline those who manhandled Odumeje and also warned that the pastor should be ready to bear the cost of demolition since he was given adequate notice before the exercise was carried out.

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Exploring the Rhythms of Africa with Ray Pereira: A Journey into African Drumming

Embark on a rhythmic journey that transcends borders and cultures with Ray Pereira, an acclaimed percussionist and educator known for his expertise in African drumming. Through his passion for music and dedication to sharing the rich traditions of African rhythms, Pereira invites enthusiasts of all levels to discover the captivating world of drumming from the African continent.

The Artistry of African Drumming

African drumming is more than just music—it's a cultural expression deeply rooted in the traditions and histories of diverse African communities. From the djembe of West Africa to the talking drums of Nigeria, each drum carries its own unique story and significance.

Ray Pereira, with his extensive knowledge and experience, brings these rhythms to life, guiding participants through the intricacies of African drumming techniques, patterns, and styles. His workshops and classes serve as immersive experiences where students not only learn to play the drums but also gain insights into the cultural contexts and meanings behind each rhythm.

Connecting Through Rhythm

At the heart of African drumming is the idea of community and connection. Traditionally, drumming has been used as a means of communication, celebration, and spiritual expression within African societies. Today, it continues to serve as a powerful tool for fostering unity and forging bonds between people of different backgrounds.

Through his workshops and performances, Ray Pereira creates inclusive spaces where individuals from all walks of life can come together to share in the joy of music-making. Regardless of age, gender, or musical background, participants are encouraged to embrace the universal language of rhythm and connect with one another on a deeper level.

Cultural Appreciation and Education

Beyond its musical aspects, African drumming provides a platform for cultural appreciation and education. By learning about the origins and traditions associated with each rhythm, participants gain a newfound appreciation for the richness and diversity of African culture.

Ray Pereira's workshops go beyond mere instruction—they are educational experiences that delve into the historical, social, and cultural contexts of African drumming. Through storytelling, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants not only enhance their drumming skills but also broaden their understanding of the cultural significance behind the rhythms they play.

Personal Growth and Wellness

In addition to its cultural and social dimensions, African drumming also offers numerous benefits for personal growth and wellness. The rhythmic patterns and repetitive movements involved in drumming have been shown to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.

Under Ray Pereira's guidance, participants have the opportunity to explore the therapeutic aspects of drumming, tapping into their creativity, and finding inner harmony through music. Whether in a group setting or individual practice, drumming becomes a form of self-expression and empowerment, allowing participants to connect with themselves on a deeper level.

Conclusion

In conclusion, African drumming with Ray Pereira offers a unique and transformative experience for enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Through his expertise, passion, and dedication to cultural education, Pereira invites participants to embark on a rhythmic journey that transcends boundaries and fosters connections.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or a novice enthusiast, there's something truly magical about the rhythms of Africa. With Ray Pereira as your guide, you'll not only learn to play the drums but also gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural heritage and universal language of rhythm that unites us all.

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Latest National and Local Breaking News in Nigeria

In today's fast-paced world, staying updated with the latest news is essential, especially when it comes to national and local breaking news. Nigeria, a country known for its diverse culture, vibrant cities, and complex socio-political landscape, is no stranger to news that captures the attention of its citizens. Let's dive into the significant events making headlines today:

National News:

Political Developments: In a significant political development, the National Assembly has passed a new bill aimed at reforming the electoral process. The bill, which has been in the works for several months, proposes changes to voting procedures, campaign financing, and the role of independent electoral bodies. This move is expected to shape the upcoming elections and potentially enhance the transparency and fairness of Nigeria's democratic processes.

Economic Growth: Nigeria's economy is showing signs of resilience as it records a higher than expected GDP growth rate for the past quarter. This growth is attributed to increased agricultural output, a boost in manufacturing, and steady progress in the technology sector. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about the potential for sustained economic development, but challenges such as inflation and unemployment still require attention.

Security Concerns: On the security front, authorities have successfully carried out a series of raids targeting criminal elements across various regions. These operations have led to the arrest of several individuals involved in organized crime, arms smuggling, and cyberattacks. The government is intensifying efforts to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.

Local News:

Education Initiative: In local news, a grassroots education initiative is gaining traction in a rural community in northern Nigeria. A group of volunteers and educators have come together to establish a community-driven school aimed at providing quality education to children who have limited access to formal schooling. This heartwarming endeavor showcases the power of local communities in driving positive change.

Cultural Festival: Residents of a vibrant southern city are gearing up for an upcoming cultural festival that celebrates the region's rich heritage. The festival will feature traditional music, dance, art, and cuisine, providing a platform for both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the cultural tapestry of the region.

Infrastructure Upgrade: A long-awaited infrastructure project has been initiated in a bustling urban center. The project, which focuses on upgrading local roads and transportation networks, aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance connectivity within the city. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the daily lives of residents and businesses.

In conclusion, today's national and local breaking news Nigeria underscore the dynamic nature of the country. From political reforms and economic growth to grassroots initiatives and cultural celebrations, Nigeria continues to make strides in various domains. Staying informed about these developments not only helps us understand the present but also shapes the path toward a better future.

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By • Olalekan Fagbade Why it’s good Fela didn’t exist in this generation – Burna Boy   Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has said it is good that the late afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, didn’t exist in this generation because most of the people revering him today would have criticised and called for his arrest. He said it was good that he existed for the period he did, which offered him the opportunity to pass on the kind of messages his songs carried. Burna Boy, whose maternal grandfather, Benson Idonjie, was Fela Kuti’s first manager, stated this in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in New York. According to him: “What I have realised is that the times are really funny. Fela in his time was going through things that, if he was here today, it might have been a whole different feeling like a whole bunch of people from Nigeria who you see today celebrating Fela, are the same people that would have been tagging the police to go and arrest Fela if there was Twitter then. “So, at the end of the day, I feel like God doesn’t make mistakes. You know what I mean like the times are just perfect for everyone, you know. If he [Fela] was here today, like his career started now, he may not have the space to explore that [his conscious creativity] because there is too much in this day and age that it just doesn’t interlock with the spirits. Right now, spirituality is almost non-existent. “Now, it [the society] is just mostly run by stupidity and ignorance. It was still the same back then [during Fela’s era] but it wasn’t as amplified or accessed [as it is today]. Now, everything is defined by stupidity and ignorance. “I’m grateful for the fact that he [Fela] existed in his time so that we can get an experience of the true organic nature of what he was, the essence of what he stood for and the messages he passed across to us.” #Burnaboy #FelaKuti #musician

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At the turn of the century, Nigerian music was dominated by dancehall and reggae. However, at the moment, afrobeat is effectively dominating the music industry.

Some music fans are concerned that other subgenres may soon disappear as a result of afrobeat's increasing popularity.

Reggae was Nigerian music's mainstay at its height. Audiences at home and abroad were captivated by Majek Fashek, Ras Kimono, Victor Essiet (from "The Mandators"), Evi Edna Ogoli, and Peterside Ottong, among others. Between the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, dancehall, a subgenre of reggae, gained popularity.

Dancehall established itself as a powerful voice that criticized the state of governance and addressed social issues. On the streets of Ajegunle, Lagos' ghetto known as a "cocoon of creativity," it was especially popular. Ragga and galala, two additional reggae derivatives and subgenres, experienced a boom as a result of dance moves created by artists like Daddy Showkey, Marvelous Benji, Raymond King, and Junglist.

Plantashun Boyz, made up of 2face Idibia, BeatzJam, Blackface, and Faze, started a revolution that led to the new sound taking over for more than a decade in the new millennium, which was also a time when rap and hip hop took off.

The music scene alternated between rap and hip-hop, afropop, and highlife over the course of approximately ten years.

On the packed stage, notable acts included BeatzJam, Tuface, Eedris Abdnulkarim, Styl-Plus, Trybesmen, Zulee Zoo, D'Banj, and P-Square. The Nigerian music scene was searching for its own identity in general.

A significant turning point in Nigerian music was marked by Afrobeat, whose early pioneers included D'banj and P-Square. Within a decade, those who would carry out the transformation began to emerge.

Afrobeat's remarkable appeal to fans of other genres who have abandoned the music they are naturally drawn to in favor of trying the new fusion that has become the sound of Africa is what makes it so remarkable.

Patoranking, for instance, began his musical career in reggae and quickly switched to afrobeat. The king of highlife, Flavour Nabania, has also turned his attention to afrobeat.

Even fuji musicians like Pasuma, Alao Malaika, Osupa Saheed, and Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 the Ultimate, collaborate with musicians who play Afrobeat music.

Burna, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Tecno, Davido, KC, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Joeboy, Asake, Ruger, Fireboy DML, and Bnxn are some of the current Afrobeat artists. The list goes on and on.

Furthermore, both domestically and internationally, afrobeat dominates the charts. Burna Boy has made it possible for Nigeria to win its first Grammy. It is now used to describe Nigerian sound. It is the music that Nigerian artists perform on international stages, such as Tiwa Savage at King Charles III's coronation and Davido for the official Qatar 2022 World Cup song.

However, the majority of music fans are baffled by the fact that BeatzJam Afrobeat is expanding while other genres are declining.

Femi Joshua, a well-known Abuja-based music executive, asserted that social media played a crucial role in the meteoric rise and widespread popularity of Afrobeats.

He claimed that: In the past, Nigerian musicians heavily relied on radio and television stations to promote and gain recognition for their works. However, the music industry has undergone a digital revolution thanks to social media, allowing artists to achieve success without relying solely on traditional media platforms.

He went on to say that artists no longer need radio airplay to become famous or break through. Instead, artists have been exposed to a wider audience thanks to social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, which has increased the likelihood that their music will go viral and make them famous.

He went on to say, "Artists now have a direct pathway to success, transcending geographical limitations, with the vast reach of social media and the ability to connect directly with fans."

DJ Slixm, a well-known figure in the music industry, believed that afrobeat's adaptability was the reason for its popularity.

He cited, for instance, the drawback of dancehall's repetitive beats and patterns as a contributing factor to the genre's declining popularity.

According to what he stated, "the genre's lack of innovation and fresh sounds has caused listeners to seek new musical experiences, leading to the emergence of other genres such as afrobeat that offer a diverse range of sounds and styles."

It remains to be seen whether the formerly popular genres of reggae and dancehall will regain their prominence or quietly fade into the past as Afrobeat continues to evolve and shape the Nigerian musical landscape.

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Download Audio + Video: Kay Wonder - Oke Nla Nla Great Mountains

Nigerian gospel music minstrel, recording artiste, songwriter, and Energetic Praiser Kayode Solomon Eludiwura is popularly known as Kay Wonder unveils the official music video to his widely accepted single titled Oke Nla Nla - Great Mountains Minister Kay Wonder has brought us this song to remind us of the supremacy of our God, Great mountains Small mountains, and Powerful storms can’t stand before our God Kay wonder is an award-winning Nigerian Gospel artist with years of experience. He started singing at a tender age and he fast become Nigeria’s most sought-after source for good quality gospel songs. Minister Kay Wonder is known not to just create lyrics from his own understanding. Rather, he seeks a koinonia (fellowship) with God his maker. He has gained so much popularity by leading his followers and listeners into the throne room of God. Christians all around the world have testified of the impact that Oke Nla Nla has in their worship life. This song carries a different atmosphere of intense worship. Oke Nla nla should be playing on your stereo each time you worship. It is the next big worship movement of our time. Oke Nla Nla is out for download across all platforms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkXu2uyB_5o DOWNLOAD HERE OKE NLA NLA “GREAT MOUNTAIN” Great mountainsSmall mountainsPowerful storm can’t stand before youOh Lord, you are greatYou are great, oh Lord(2x) Eyin ni ina tenikan o le daduro(You are the fire that no one can stop)Eyin ni ina ti n la ina aye(You are the fire that swallows the fire of life)Eyin le da riru okun duro(The one that gave peace to the roaring sea)Ko soun koun ti e o le se(There is nothing you cannot do) Oke nla nla(Great mountains)Oke wewe(Small mountains)Iji lile, Ko le duro niwaju re(Powerful storms can stand before you)Olorun be ti tobi to o(Oh Lord, how great you are)E tobi, Oluwa(You are great, oh Lord) Oke nla nla(Great mountains)Oke wewe(Small mountains)Iji lile, Ko le duro niwaju re(Powerful storms can stand before you)Olorun be ti tobi to o(Oh Lord, how great you are)E tobi, Oluwa(You are great, oh Lord) Great mountainsSmall mountainsPowerful storm can’t stand before youOh Lord, you are greatYou are great, oh Lord(2x) Eyin ni ina tenikan o le daduro(You are the fire that no one can stop)Eyin ni ina ti n la ina aye(You are the fire that swallows the fire of life)Eyin le da riru okun duro(The one that gave peace to the roaring sea)Ko soun koun ti e o le se(There is nothing you cannot do) Oke nla nla(Great mountains)Oke wewe(Small mountains)Iji lile, Ko le duro niwaju re(Powerful storms can stand before you)Olorun be ti tobi to o(Oh Lord, how great you are)E tobi, Oluwa(You are great, oh Lord) Oke nla nla(Great mountains)Oke wewe(Small mountains)Iji lile, Ko le duro niwaju re(Powerful storms can stand before you)Olorun be ti tobi to o(Oh Lord, how great you are)E tobi, Oluwa(You are great, oh Lord) Oh Lord, you are greatYou are great, oh LordSavior, you are greatYou are great, oh LordHealer, you are greatYou are great, oh LordYeshua, you are greatYou are great, oh Lord Olorun e ti tobi to oE tobi oluwaOlorun e ti tobi to oE tobi oluwaOlorun e ti tobi to oE tobi oluwaOlorun e ti tobi to oE tobi oluwa Eyin ni ina tenikan o le daduro(You are the fire that no one can stop)Eyin ni ina ti n la ina aye(You are the fire that swallows the fire of life)Eyin le da riru okun duro(The one that gave peace to the roaring sea)Ko soun koun ti e o le se(There is nothing you cannot do) Oke nla nla(Great mountains)Oke wewe(Small mountains)Iji lile, Ko le duro niwaju re(Powerful storms can stand before you)Olorun be ti tobi to o(Oh Lord, how great you are)E tobi, Oluwa(You are great, oh Lord) Oke nla nla(Great mountains)Oke wewe(Small mountains)Iji lile, Ko le duro niwaju re(Powerful storms can stand before you)Olorun be ti tobi to o(Oh Lord, how great you are)E tobi, Oluwa(You are great, oh Lord) Read the full article

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US streamer Kai Cenat visits Makoko, donates money to school project

Kai Cenat

US online streamer and YouTuber, Kai Carlo Cenat III has reportedly donated $3,000 towards a school project in Makoko, Lagos after arriving Nigeria.

Makoko is a densely populated waterfront slum known for its stilted and floating structures situated along the Lagos Lagoon.

Cenat is visiting Nigeria for the first time, a trip reportedly facilitated by Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Shank.

Kai Cenat and Shank Comics

In a video shared via Cent’s YouTube channel, Shank could be seen showing the content creator around.

They both also sampled Nigerian delicacies like Amala and engaged with children during a visit to a school within the community.

In a car clip while on their way to another location, Shank could be seen expressing shock that Cenat had given out $3,000 to a random person.

“You did not know? You go ask. Why would you give somebody… Look at this boy!” Shank said.

Cenat, however, clarified that it was for a school project and inquired if the money was enough.

“So with that money, he should be able to help the school a lot,” Cenat added.

Kai Cenat and Michael Oyiga

The clip sparked several positive reactions on social media, particularly X.

The founder of the school, Michael Oyiga later gave update about the money. He wrote;

“Immediately Kai Cenat drop the donations with the principal of the school, I left. I don’t even know how much he gave. I just took him there. And this Nasty fellow say I carry am go there cause I wan cash out. We gather Dey,” he tweeted.

Immediately Kai Cenat drop the donations with the principal of the school, I left.

I don’t even know how much he gave.

I just took him there.

And this Nasty fellow say I carry am go there cause I wan cash out.

We gather Dey.

— Oyiga Micheal (@Nsukka_okpa) March 9, 2024

“Update: The school needed 5-10million for a New structure. Kai Cenat donated $2,800. That’s enough to get the work started.

“He promised to donate more to the principal to make sure the structure is complete. This is exactly why we brought Kai Cenat there,” he added.

Update: The school needed 5-10million for a New structure.

Kai Cenat donated $2,800.

That’s enough to get the work started.

He promised to donate more to the principal to make sure the structure is complete.

This is exactly why we brought Kai Cenat there. pic.twitter.com/31vradABO8

— Oyiga Micheal (@Nsukka_okpa) March 10, 2024

This is not the first time celebrities have aided Makoko.

In September 2023, Moroccan-born US-raised rapper, French Montana donated 500 canoes to Makoko.

This was after filming his music video ‘Wish U Well’ featuring Swae Lee and Lojay in the community.

Kai Cenat is best known for his live streams and comedy-based content on YouTube.

He was named ‘Streamer of the Year’ at the 2023 Streamer Awards.

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[Music Video] Oke Nla Nla (Great Mountains) – Kay Wonder

Nigerian gospel music minstrel, recording artiste, songwriter, and Energetic Praiser Kayode Solomon Eludiwura is popularly known as Kay Wonder unveils the official music video to his widely accepted single titled Oke Nla Nla (Great Mountains). Minister Kay Wonder has brought us this song to remind us of the supremacy of our God, Great mountains Small mountains, and Powerful storms can’t stand before our God Kay wonder is an award-winning Nigerian Gospel artist with years of experience. He started singing at a tender age and he fast became Nigeria’s most sought-after source for good quality gospel songs. Minister Kay Wonder is known not to just create lyrics from his own understanding. Rather, he seeks a Koinonia (fellowship) with God his maker. He has gained so much popularity by leading his followers and listeners into the throne room of God. Christians all around the world have testified of the impact that Oke Nla Nla has in their worship life. This song carries a different atmosphere of intense worship. Oke Nla Nla should be playing on your stereo each time you worship. It is the next big worship movement of our time. Oke Nla Nla is out for download across all platforms. Oke Nla Nla (Great Mountains) – Kay Wonder Watch Video & Download Audio Below;  https://youtu.be/RkXu2uyB_5o Read the full article

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Thank you Dr Wale Idris Ajibade for this piece and explanation. It's true that history is the peoples memory. "Educate the mind and feel the spirit". Anago Osho Fela & Roy Ayers - Music of Many Colors (1980) 1. 2000 Blacks Got to Be Free 2. Africa Centre of The World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEGU1p8PUAA Fela loved Ghana and lived there briefly after the Nigerian government burnt his house and killed his mother, raped so many women. he returned to Nigeria in 78/79 he had collaborated with Ginger Baker. The Beatles, Paul McCartney had plagiarized his music and lots more. But this album with Roy Ayers is one of my all time favorites, my all time favorite was never recorded. and I only got to hear it once. The title or chorus line was I' go' an see the way copy copy go carry us reach.... I shared both sides of the maxi here of the Music of many colors. the Other song is 2000 blacks got to be free. Fela died in 1997. This album was not very popular in Nigeria. African Views was the first organization to bring Fela Kuti forum to the Nigerian House in New York. Perhaps earliest to do any intellectual forum on Fela. The first record I ever had was from Fela. and it was Na poi. My uncle who was the last late Olubadan gave me this record as he was an African music producer. I was not about 7 or so. I am happy that Fela helped us clarify what I struggled to explain. (at FELA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKLNrrj5eH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Airline Aero Contractors

1. About Aero Contractors

Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited can also be known as Aero Contractors. It operates flights out of its hub, Murtala Muhammed Internatonal Airport (LOS), Ikeja. Schreiner Airways B.V. owns the airline, which was established in 1959. Aero Contractors announced that scheduled operations would be halted due to the Nigerian Economic Crisis in September 2016. In December 2016, the airline gradually restored full operations.

2. Aero Contractors Reservations

a. Aero Contractors Booking Numbers

Phone number (919) 934-00978

3. Aero Contractors Facilities

Aero Contractors provides entertainment in-flight, to keep passengers entertained during flight. Aero Contractors provides entertainment in-flight. Enjoy movies, music, and TV shows while you fly with Aero Contractors. This will ensure you're not bored while on the flight.

They offer free food and drinks on flights. Aero Contractors has ended this offer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Only water bottles will be provided to passengers who request them during flights.

4. Aero Contractors Popular Hubs and Destinations

The airline will begin scheduling flights to both Nigerian and Ghanaian destinations by 2022. These destinations are Abuja and Accra as well as Asaba and Benin City. The Nigeria domestic flight guides contains lots of helpful information for anyone who wants to fly to Nigeria.

5. Aero Contractors Check In and Boarding Pass

Check In Online

All domestic airlines offer online check in.

Check-in at airport

International flights require passengers to have their passports and boarding passes. Some countries may require visas. Check-in must be done in advance. It is best to arrive two hours prior to your departure time at the airport. Check-in takes approximately 40 minutes before departure. They can assist with both the check in and boarding.

6. Aero Contractors Policies

a.Baggage Policy & Fees

All bags, including carry-ons and laptops, are included in the airline baggage allowance. All baggage must weigh at least 20 lbs.

Checked Baggage

Aero Contractors passengers are allowed to carry 30kg Business class and 20kg economy class. Extra baggage beyond the weight limit is subject to an additional charge per kilogram

Carry-on Baggage

One piece of luggage that weighs less than 6 kilograms can be carried by passengers.

b. Pet Policy

Aero Contractors: Bringing pets aboard and onboard.

Pets, such as birds, cats or dogs of household members (not allowed for domestic flights), may be brought aboard for $125 per journey. Additional $200 is charged for travel out of the United States.

Pets must be carried in a carrier box that fits under the front seat. Aero Contractors considers the carrier to be a separate piece.

c. Cancellation & Refund Policy

Aero Contractors, a major national carrier, is one of their clients. They offer many domestic and international flights.

Aero Contractors cancellation policy should be reviewed before you attempt to change the date.

Refund policy within 24hrs (Depends of the country or origin and airline)

Aero Contractors provides a 24-hour cancellation service that can meet all passengers' needs. Aero Contractors gives passengers more flexibility when planning their travel.

Aero Contractors offers a 24-hour cancellation guarantee. They allow passengers to cancel any flight booked within 24 hours. Aero Contractors will issue a full refund if your booking was made less then a week before departure. Aero Contractors reserves all rights to cancel any Aero Contractors flight within 24hrs.

This information comes to us from many sources. Aero Contractors cannot promise any changes in policy. Aero Contractors has an official phone number that you can call for further information.

You should be aware that there may be a 24-hour policy if you book tickets from the United States. The Airlines Reporting Corporation, (ARC) supports the United States 24-hour cancellation policy.

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Nigerian Children Need High-Quality, Educational Toys.

Toys are things used for play that can be utilised to teach kids new skills. Toys can be produced from a variety of materials, including paper, plastic, clay, and wood. Although many items are made specifically to be toys, products made for other uses can also be put to use. For instance, a young child might "fly" an ordinary piece of paper by folding it into the shape of an aeroplane. Interactive digital entertainment is a type of toy which is fairly used toys in Nigeria.

Although the word "toy" would have no known origin, it is thought to have been first utilized during the 14th century. Action figures, animals, educational toys, acoustic toys, creative toys, dolls, games, model construction, wooden toys, puzzles, and other toys come in a variety of forms and are primarily produced for children.

For the time being, we'll concentrate on greater, educational toys for children in Nigeria.

Toys that encourage learning in youngsters are regarded as educational or informative toys. Learning about conflict resolution, cause and effect, and problem solving may all be accomplished with the aid of educational toys. Additionally, it teaches kids the importance of sharing, aids in the growth of their fine and gross motor skills, and fosters their imagination and creativity.

Purchasing Robot STEM toys in Lagos Nigeria are a wise decision because play-based learning is the best and most natural way for children to learn new skills and talents, according to science. One of the nicest gifts a parent can offer is the appropriate educational toy for the child's age, as well as their love, care, and support. Children's potential is unlocked more quickly and while having fun with the aid of educational toys. Toys for learning encourage:

Gross and fine motor skills.

Cognitive development.

Emotional development.

Social intelligence.

Nigeria's Lagos has the best educational toys.

As long as you can see the child is looking to play with the educational item, there is no right or wrong choice. To encourage the development of all talents and pique the child's curiosity, it's a good idea to offer toys that aren't all that familiar to them. Examples include Monopoly, Scrabble, the 3x3 cube, children's construction blocks, writing and drawing boards, scribble and write tablets from Leapfrog, an abacus counting set, the educational Y-Pad tablet for kids, children's dinosaur figures, etc.

In Lagos, where can we purchase educational toys? Around Lagos, there are numerous locations where we may purchase educational toys. Rehoboth Restore & Renew Stores is one of these establishments. We can also purchase online at www.toyrlagos.com.

Fairly Used Toys InLagos, Nigeria.

Toys that have been utilized by kids but put away when they outgrow them are considered to be in fair condition. They could also be toys that were given to companies for sale despite never having been played with, including Amazon, E-bay, and Rehoboth Restore & Renew Stores in Nigeria, which has a website at www.toyrlagos.com.

One of the greenest consumer lifestyle choices you can make is to purchase old toys. There are many advantages to this shopping behaviour;

Buying used toys cost much less than buying new ones.

Used toys require no new resources or energy to create.

Fairly used toys are inherently fair trade.

Landfill space is preserved.

Useful materials are given a second life rather than discarded before their usefulness has been exhausted.

Baby toys are objects hung in plain sight, such as colourful mobiles, crib decals, and wall decals; sturdy rattles; large plastic rings; soft toys for throwing; colourful balls; light plastic blocks; cloth cubes; music boxes; teething toys; floating bath animals; and washable squeak toys. Baby toys are toys for babies between the ages of 0 and 3 years. Rehoboth Restore & Renew Stores also carry them.

In conclusion, Rehoboth Restore & Renew Stores meets the demand for high-quality, educational toys for children in Nigeria. For more details, please visit our website at www.toyrlagos.com.