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  Africa has been portrayed as a continent of the poor, countries with hungry children, visible ribs and bloated stomachs, war torn countries. Our countries have been written off as some of the most corrupted in the world. Though there's always truth in it all, that's about everything we are to international media and bulk of the international entertainment media who sees us as  the major destination for any portrayal of hut-and-bush inhabiting black people. Unrefined and impoverished is what Africa is constantly portrayed as in foreign movies and music videos. Funny! we find ourselves warming up to these notions, in fact we get comfortable at the thought of us been poor and primitive Africa, easily accepting to be at the receiving end of medical aids, relief funds, and donations. Although nothing is inherently wrong with all these,the problem is constantly finding ourselves as the victims, and been comfortable,if not happily remaining in that status. It's so bad that it se...

  We're always in the habit of reading quotes and Inspiring words but never using them. We see a quote or an inspiring word and at that moment we feel like we can literally ''do all things'' but then we move on, and we forget what it was inspired us in the first place, and we go back to whatever sorry-way we felt before. Although a quote can never replace human conviction and determination, it should however be a push in the right direction, a reminder that we own our lives and can shape it in whatsoever way we desire. So look past the pretty words and brilliant word play, and understand the in-depth meaning and message those great minds were/are passing on in their words. Uplift yourself with sixty inspiring quotes; 1. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” —Mahatma Gandhi 2. “If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person.” —Bill Clinton 3. “Life is short, and it is here to...

 I began to take things easy with some kind of people from the day I heard a porter in Kurmi Market brag that he could kill someone if he was paid ten thousand naira to do so. There are different kinds of people in this world and we must always be mindful of how we relate with them.  I was bathing in the bathroom one morning when I heard my wife’s voice so loud and piercing. Like a school bell, it wafted into my ears. She was screaming at the top of her voice in rabid indignation. I sensed that someone must have provoked her. “You are a fool,” she vituperated. “Do you think I am as daft as you are?” When I heard Ado’s voice, I sensed what the problem was. Ado was the water supplier whom we all referred to as Mairuwa. He brought us water every day in trucks which he pushed from house to house. The closest borehole to my house was about twenty poles away. There was no way I was going to subject my beautiful young wife to the torture of fetching water from such distance. It was f...

Extreme fury! Just like the practice in an abattior Behold! Carnage an act of sacrilege unleased in my homeland. Such a terrific prey on the demos with machetes and Guns I cry, I cry, I cry, carnage! a total onslaught carried out in my homeland A pathetic height of butchery displayed in a country yard Tears turn river, carnage! a proliferating evil in my homeland Corrosive dash for cuts on the innocents grill tears  Sobbing in agony, carnage! All claws of anguish taking pre-eminence in my homeland Rain of Tears dominates the atmosphere in the midst of bloodbaths Misery dorm, carnage! a woe striving in my homeland Children out in the cold shouting for survival in the eyes of cruelty Bewildering fear, carnage! an act of peril scaling the height of time in my homeland Mothers running To and Fro with unclothed breast out of painful incertitude Lo! their husbands breathing their last in the pool of blood Liveless bodies littered all around in the face of a trembling snarl Destructions t...

Gospel music is known as a genre of christian music, although both are sometimes used interchangeably in the same context. Christian music itself is an all encompassing term for all things music under the christian umbrella, and since the 20th century christian music has evolved and is now placed in terms of genres and sub-genres. Individual interpretations, techniques, styles,  context, themes and other factors have been used to show a subtle yet distinct division among Gospel music's various genres and sub genres. Some of these genres include, country music, christian pop, christian rock, christian hip hop, christian alternative rock, christian R&B, and many more. Over in West Africa, in Nigeria specifically,  you'd notice that not everyone acknowledges or even distinguishes christian music into genres, especially it's "consumers", and it's more popularly referred to as Gospel music. Genres are neatly folded and tucked under the term Gospel music , an...

The City of Lagos is where diversity plays a major role. The Aesthetic nature shines on Human's uniqueness to be shown in their Fashion styles and music genres which widely diverse from the secular ones. The word "Alté" implies Alternative. It disincentives the secular ways of things. This vibe is portrayed by the Young Nigerian Youth. Thus, it is a revolution yet to be captured by Africans. The Alté Music genre flows from diverse young breeds like Odunsi The Engine, Santi, Amaraae(GH), ShowDemCamp(SDC), PrettyBoyDO, Tolani, LasgidiDRB, Tems, Tay Iwar, Zamir, LadyDonli, WavyTheCreator, etc.   The Name "Alté" was first used by the LasgidiDRB in one of their songs in 2014 which went on to have a song titled after such "Alté Crusie by Odunsi". This genre isn't really for the light headed but it tends to soften the soul based on the gentle Afrobeat used. It features less noise and is cushioned more on the somber side when played. It has been crit...

Its a new month again and I'd like you to think back to the beginning of the year, when we sang joyous songs, threw fireworks in the air, and hugged family and friends in joy as we wished each other a happy new year. Yes! do you remember the silent promises and resolutions you made in your heart, or the promises you might have made physical with ink and paper?   Do you remember how you looked in anticipation at the year, hope and expectation at the thought of a brand new chance at life, to right all the wrongs, to go the extra mile, gain new experience and do what you couldn't do the previous years? Do you remember how you thanked God for bringing you and your loved ones through, thanking him for another year and promising him to be a better person than you were in the past years? Or maybe you didn't do all these, maybe you didn't even notice a new phase had begun, maybe it was just another regular time of the year to you. Nothing fun or exciting there right? Th...