I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks

But we got up there and decided to stick to this mix of power chords and funk and that's where it really started for us. In having the courage to take that decision. To take a gamble not just with our music but our lives

"Meeting with Olamide and becoming one of his signee is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. When I was still coming up, there was a time I performed on stage, and nobody noticed me. No one spared me a second glance; it was as if the DJ was just mixing songs, and everyone was dancing. I felt invisible. That night, I returned to the car with my friend, crying, and promised myself I would never again pursue something I wasn’t ready for.

After that day, I went back to the studio and focused on my craft. I ensured I had enough songs and was proficient enough to enter any studio with anyone and create any song. During that period, I rejected several deals from major artists who wanted to sign me. I told them I wasn’t interested until I met Olamide , and then I knew I had made the right decision." — Fireboy_Dml
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A THRIVING ENVIRONMENT

Eagles do not thrive alongside chickens or sparrows, nor was the horse meant to be confined to small spaces. The lily pad will not grow in the Sahara Desert, nor are birds meant to be caged. A fish cannot flourish unless it is in water. Roses do not grow on concrete. None of these species can reach their full potential unless they are in the environment created for them. Every person has a unique temperament and a specific calling from God. Esther was called in the dispensation of times to save the Jews. She was placed in an environment that would ensure God's will came to pass. John the Baptist wore camel skin and a leather belt, ate locusts and honey, and lived in the wilderness.

We can consider various personalities and the environments in which they thrived. Mother Teresa truly flourished on the streets of Calcutta. Einstein and other great minds thrived in solitude. Billy Graham excelled in front of massive crowds, while John wrote the Book of Revelation on the island of Patmos. As I have demonstrated here with examples from animal, plant, and bird life, the destinies of fish and people depend on the environments required for them to fulfil their calling. Clearly, Billy Graham was quite different from Mother Teresa and Einstein. Yet, while Mother Teresa wouldn’t have thrived in the roles of Billy Graham or Einstein, they too would struggle in traditional nine-to-five jobs, such as selling shoes. Thomas Edison, who persevered through over 1,000 attempts to invent the light bulb, could easily have been sidetracked if everyone else had confined him to their own viewpoints on how life should be lived.

Whether we realise it or not, when you examine the status quo, you start to notice common stereotypes and ideas about how someone should live their life. I wouldn’t thrive in an accountant’s office or doing factory work. Musical artists wouldn’t live their best lives if asked to work as optometrists because it’s not in the fabric of their being. One thing we must remember is to never impose our views on others regarding how they should live. Much of this comes from our differing values of what we consider important; someone else may value mundane things related to this world, such as frivolous socialising over coffee or family. There are various possibilities, but Einstein valued solitude because, without it, he couldn’t do his best thinking. I wonder how many people thought he was unusual in his time. Solitude is one of life’s greatest gifts you can give yourself. Only in solitude, where the thoughts of others do not influence you, can you delve into yourself and engage in deep contemplation. An eagle flies alone. It soars above the storms and has a higher perspective, seeing with greater clarity from a bird’s eye view. The creator did not design the eagle to be with the chickens, who do not share the same perspective. Their view is limited. Ester had been prepared with beauty treatments for a year before she could see the king, and he chose her over others. Beauty treatments are like the preparation for truth, as nothing is more fundamental than the truth. We all value different things, but when you have been seeking the truth for a long time, and you encounter it in its fullness, you will toss aside mundane things and activities that no longer hold the same meaning or relevance as you discover something of far greater worth.

We all seek different things. Some seek marriage, others seek success or self-aggrandizement, some seek careers, and a few seek God. Moreover, we have to consider the concept of God because there are a multitude of perspectives we can hold about Him, but there is only one God. There is one universal narrative that encompasses all humanity. Even if you disagree, He is the creator of our design and should be the focal point of our lives, living in the depths of our hearts and guiding us in the way we should go. He has unique callings for every person, whether a pastor, scientist, or musician. God has created everyone to fit His plan and purpose within the dispensation of the age they inhabit.

If we believe that God is ourselves, that God resides out there in heaven, or that we must do something to appease our God so that He will accept us; or if we think He created us for good works, to live by faith, and to move and have our being in Him, all of these perspectives will shape a different theology. God knitted you together in your mother’s womb before He designed you. He had a blueprint to follow because He wrote a book on your life before you came into existence. Before He designed Moses to lead the children of Israel out of their slavery and captivity, God knew He needed a Moses, so He placed all the necessary inclinations within his DNA to fulfill that assignment. He then brought Moses into the world in the exact geographical location and family needed to provide the temperament and connection between Egypt, which symbolizes the world, and Israel, which symbolizes God’s people. Moses was brought up in the ways of Egypt, but his heart was for the children of Israel.

Notice that the pharaoh’s heart was not motivated by the cry of the children of Israel, nor was it in the DNA of his bones to be the deliverer of that nation. Instead, he fitted another role, and his stubborn heart caused many plagues and destruction to come upon the Egyptians; ultimately, many of them drowned. They were trying to keep the children of Israel in bondage and slavery, which was not what God desired for them. However, the mindset they developed during years of captivity meant that only two made it to the promised land. You must fight to stand in the truth and never doubt that this is the environment of the heart's condition, regardless of the materiality of life. This is why we face opposition wanting to keep us from reaching our promised land. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. We can only stand in our authority with the right heart attitude, regardless of what comes to oppose us. You take dominion with each step of faith in the way God is leading you.

Written by Rochelle White

THE WORD

Your future lies hidden in words. They serve as seeds, planting realities, thoughts, directions, and ideas. They guide your path simply by how you describe or use them to tell stories. Thinking involves using words; words are the gateway to the unknown. Words become the building blocks of life depending on how your thoughts are shaped. We all share a language but create from the same material while embracing different cultural lifestyles. When we reason or debate internally about our next move, we use words to strengthen our arguments, justify ourselves, determine whether an idea holds validity, or challenge information through language.

We use words to clarify scenarios and our stance on various issues, yet how we convey information to ourselves is deeply entwined with meaning. We may have preferred some meanings over others; the words we use to explain can sometimes be stereotyped or biased. Words are linked to the values we hold regarding different dimensions and decisions. One observation is that if you can identify the group someone belongs to, they will generally share similar values.

We also want to consider the words that form part of that culture when making decisions. For instance, New Zealand's Labour political party differs in its vision for the nation from that of the National political party. Their national agenda shapes the ideas associated with their policies; therefore, their collective approach to decisions may reflect differing values on growth, social concern and business. They come from the same broader culture but represent a subculture within it.

Although the neoliberal economic paradigm is collective, you all participate in the same economy depending on which side of the fence you are on, whether you are a business owner, employer or a sole trader. However, how you think and reason will differ based on whether you are paying a wage or taking home a weekly salary. The thoughts that influence other aspects of your life, like fashion, education, relationships, etc., will carry specific values and use varied language that shapes your logic.

If you are a woman, gender, depending on your geographical birthplace, may have already defined many aspects of your life through the social conditioning of a nation or group. Even the expectations placed on you simply because you are female may determine the trajectory of your life through the words that the collective mindset has accepted as satisfactory norms. That can vary significantly based on the perspectives around you, whether they stem from religious, political, social, cultural, or traditional narratives. Even the roles assigned to gender may have already boxed you into a category you don’t want to belong to simply because it wasn’t your choice.

A doctor in southern France might share concepts with a Swiss doctor, but their approaches to end-of-life treatments may differ. One nation has politically embraced euthanasia, while another firmly opposes it; therefore, their descriptions of end-of-life scenarios will influence their medical practices. Every profession shares a similar understanding of concepts that resonate within that field. Those who operate within the same philosophies regarding financialisation, banking, and investing will grasp the language of that domain, albeit at varying levels of depth. Understanding a language crafted through specific terms determines how someone invests based on their knowledge. Warren Buffett, for instance, has delved deeply into the financial domain because he committed to reading for five to six hours a day. It depends on how deeply we want to engage with a word and how long we meditate on the concepts and think within the range of ideas associated with a discipline.

Critical thinking is one of the most excellent skills you can develop; no one else can do it. We all need to practice this discipline. We can relate it to someone who practices a sport or a musical instrument; how long you invest your time determines how good you become at applying the concepts and engaging in critical conversations about what you observe behind any discussion. You should be able to dissect the thinking involved and critically weigh what someone is saying. You will hear the inferences they make, which are closely connected to their worldview. You will identify their questions and the purpose behind their discussion. You will identify the concepts they are using and their perspective. You will notice both implicit and explicit assumptions, and you will determine the implications of thinking. That way, you will also know the source of the information they use—academic, religious, cultural, or political. It always has a source.

Yet words are the instruments we use. This is why, when we speak, we need to create a shared understanding of the labels we assign to objects to ensure we're on the same page. This aspect constitutes the science of meaning. For instance, I could say the word, Jesus. Automatically, we all know what those letters label, yet we may have different paradigms regarding who he is. Some might think he’s just a story in a book and has no relevance, while others see him as a prophet. Some may have no ideas, but he is the word and made God manifest, became flesh, and dwelt among us. He bridges heaven and earth, connecting us to the Father. He is El Shaddai, Prince of Peace, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Sabaoth, the beginning and the end; everything that has life exists because of him. Yet, some of us may not have grasped the significance or depth of those names.

Look at how important words we embrace or dismiss are, as they carry eternal relevance. We could make some untested assumptions and say that millions upon thousands of people go to the grave not confessing Jesus Christ as God. They do not see how crucial it is to embrace words and integrate them into our lives by asking whether it could be true. Is He the meaning of life, the reason we were created in the first place? All of this is significant information to ponder as it determines the eternal trajectory of our lives. But first, you need to have these ideas in your mind to think more deeply about the words we use to label, describe, explain, and illustrate. We cannot think within a limited range of ideas. The power of words embracing incorrect information is as dangerous as holding untested assumptions. An untested assumption means you will not inquire, while incorrect information or theology can lead to misunderstandings; words create meanings and determine everything about our lives.

Written by Rochelle White

VALUE CHAIN

If you want to make the most of every minute of the day by continually adding value to yourself, others, or a product or service, the best approach is to create a value chain. A value chain is a series of linked activities, each contributing in different ways to generating value and focusing on a product, whether it's something you are nurturing within yourself, fostering in others, or a physical product or service. First, you must uncover what is already within you for God's purpose in sending you to this earth. Everyone has a calling where grace will be found to thrive. This could involve building technology, creating music, nurturing a passion for children, or countless other possibilities. That's why it's essential to know yourself and where your calling lies. The activities you incorporate into a value chain should all be centred around that specific purpose. You can transform everything you see and hear into developing a product or service.

For instance, one part of my day is dedicated to writing. Still, it's also linked to other activities, such as allocating time for self-education, reading, observing, and understanding worldviews and critical thinking. You can't leave a talent raw; you need to polish it for it to pay off. You might be musically gifted but must continually refine it, much like polishing a precious diamond. This means you must consistently work on developing it professionally. This could involve further education, seeking guidance from professionals who can coach you, and mixing with others who share a similar gift. You're never an island; you need to connect with people who may be interested in what you offer.

Additionally, you need to develop various skills, such as selling your product through different channels. This means you must be good at marketing yourself. It might involve learning effective communication strategies, using graphics, and knowing the best places to showcase your product. It has to reach people who may not even know your existence. That’s why exploring your market is crucial, and understanding the audience that may be interested in your product is important. You must make your presence known, just as Jesus did, to let people know he was there. Whenever he descended from the mountain, he would heal, teach, or visit certain individuals. The entire town recognised him, yet their reactions varied; crowds followed him because he was full of life, spirit, and truth. People would sit on a mountainside for three days without food, captivated by the content within Jesus, but he had to unveil himself.

That is the same for all of us, as what you have is meant for someone else, not jj. We constantly uncover a new dimension when we maintain consistency in a value chain. Suppose you think about it as if it were the production of a Mercedes. In that case, a series of steps continually lead to the manufacturing of a quality car from raw materials, which parallels a value chain based on your purpose. They are all interconnected like a chain but target different aspects while working together towards a common goal. It is crucial not to overlook any processes, as all the connecting parts of a system are equally important outcomes.

A butterfly undergoing metamorphosis is formed in a chrysalis, which takes 8 to 15 days. It cannot bypass this process to be complete. The amber light, which serves as the intermediary between go and stop, is crucial in preventing accidents and ensuring that traffic is safe for a few seconds before it becomes a compulsory stop. Food must be cooked at the right temperature; it cannot perform its role if the heat is insufficient. There are numerous examples of how critical it is for every step in a system to be implemented for the best outcomes or to produce the expected product. To evaluate life, we must ensure that we do not bypass processes in any aspect. The better we ensure that every part of the process is maximised to its highest potential, the better the product we can create in our lives.

It views life not as a singular action but as a combination of steps involved in everything. The more you enhance the value chain and identify areas for improvement or elements that need to be added or removed to create a cyclical process that ensures the best possible outcome, the more you engage in the thoughtful application of laws. This is how you can maximise your day to produce the best results in your life and achieve your goals. So, if you assess which components need to be added, as they enhance the process and, as demonstrated here if something is lacking, the end goal will not be reached.

That's why it's beneficial to sit down and thoughtfully consider each aspect, focusing on maximising value for the best possible outcome. This may involve acquiring new skills you haven’t yet developed or enhancing your potential. It could mean networking or honing your speaking abilities—everything starts small and is refined through consistent effort. Therefore, identify the areas of your life where you naturally excel, as they are already part of you but need to be polished. This only happens through consistent development. Focus on activities that work together to fulfil a purposeful and intentional life while investing in a product or service.

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“I No Get Shame!” – Tiwa Savage Spills it all on How She Begged Don Jazzy for a Second Chance, Found Love, and Built Her Mavin Family

Before she was Africa’s ultimate Afrobeats queen, singing her heart out on Somebody’s Son, Tiwa Savage was just a bold dreamer with thick skin and zero shame—and she’s not afraid to admit it.

In a tell-it-all, deeply emotional interview with Afrobeats Intelligence, Tiwa opened up about one of the most defining moments of her career—the day she humbled herself and knocked on Don Jazzy’s door again, this time, with a shameless but heartfelt plea.

“When Don Jazzy started Mavin, I went to him and said, ‘Can you sign me now? Because you didn’t sign me in Mo’Hits before,’” she said, laughing. “I asked again. Wow. Oh my God. I don’t have shame.”

But behind the laughter was something raw: a woman who knew her worth, who had once been overlooked in the Mo’Hits era, but refused to let rejection define her. Tiwa wasn’t just asking to be signed—she was fighting for her destiny. And guess what?

Don Jazzy said YES.

Just like that, the doors to Mavin Records swung wide open for her—and with them came not just hit songs, but something even more precious: a family.

“Mavin was like home. If something trended online or I was going through stuff personally, I could just run into Jazzy’s room. Everyone—Dr Sid, Reekado Banks, Tega—they’d gather, no judgement. We’d cry, talk, laugh... That bond? I miss it,” Tiwa revealed, her voice soft with nostalgia.

It wasn’t just about music. It was late-night heart-to-hearts, sibling fights, shared wins, inside jokes. And yes—love stories bloomed too. Fans whispered back then about sparks between some of the Mavin stars, and while Tiwa’s lips stay sealed, you could feel the warmth in how she talked about those days.

Now with Empire, Tiwa’s journey has shifted. It’s less warmth, more business. And while she’s bossing up in a big way—touring, deals, international features—there’s a part of her that still longs for the tight-knit magic Mavin once gave her.

“You have to know who you’re signing to. That experience shaped me—not just musically, but as a businesswoman too,” she said,

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2Baba Finally Spills the Tea: Why He Walked Away From Annie & Chose Natasha Osawaru—And His Shocking Take on Men and Monogamy!

Whew! Grab your popcorn because Nigeria's music icon 2Baba has just shattered the internet with a bombshell interview that’s got tongues wagging and jaws on the floor.

After months of whispering, speculating, and social media side-eyes, the 49-year-old legend HAS FINALLY OPENED UP about WHY HE REALLY ENDED THINGS WITH LONGTIME LOVE ANNIE IDIBIA—and why he chose Natasha Osawaru, a stunning, poised lawmaker from Edo State, as his new heartthrob.

Let’s rewind: Five months ago, the Afrobeat veteran shocked fans when he publicly split from Annie, the actress who stood by him through thick, thin, and baby mama drama.

Then, like a scene straight out of a Nollywood movie, he was spotted cozying up with Natasha—and the internet exploded.

Now, in a sizzling sit-down on the '234 Mzansi’ podcast hosted by Nedu Wazobia and crew, 2Baba didn’t hold back. No filters, no PR spin—just raw, emotional honesty.

“I’m not chasing looks,” he said bluntly. “Yes, beauty is nice, but I want peace, someone I can talk to freely without tension, someone who won’t flip at every little thing. That’s Natasha.”

Yup, the singer made it clear: he’s done with emotional turbulence. Without naming names (but we know who he meant), he hinted that constant drama, disrespect, and bottled-up tensions wore him out. And when it comes to Annie, 2Baba was diplomatic but firm:

“She’s amazing. We had a bond, we gave it our best. But when something stops working, you don’t force it. We know what we went through. The public doesn’t.”

And just when you think it couldn’t get any messier—bam! 2Baba drops a take so controversial it could spark a gender war on Twitter:

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—even if it gets me in trouble. Men were not built to be sexually with one woman. Emotionally? Sure. Love? Yes. But sexually? Nah.”

Say what now?! According to him, biology is the culprit. He insists a man can genuinely love one woman and still struggle to be sexually exclusive. “A man has many seeds,” he added unapologetically. “He can’t just drop them in one place.”

Whew. So while Natasha might be his peace and Annie was his queen, 2Baba is out here defending the wandering ways of the male species—boldly, controversially, and without an ounce of shame.

He ended the chat with a message to all struggling couples: “Don’t stay in bondage for society. Speak up, walk away if you must. Your peace matters more than their opinions.”

And just like that, 2Baba has lit a fire under every comment section in Nigeria. The Idibia fairytale may be over, but the drama? Oh honey, it’s only just begun.

Was this really his situation?

Or is he defending his wrong?

Will Natasha soon receive her own slice of chaos(when the manly biology kicks in like he mentioned earlier)?

Which is it?

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#MSS with Dr. Larry Izamoje

QUESTIONS
1. Was Westerhof wrong to have sent Bonfrere Jo to go and watch the Spain versus Switzerland game when he should have been on the bench for Nigeria vs Italy?
2. Say one or two words to Westerhof and Bonfrere Jo as both parties remain unreconciled since the aftermath of USA ’94.
3. Pay your tributes to the class of 1994, particularly to those departed (Peter Rufai, Wilfred Agbonavbare, Stephen Keshi, Rashidi Yekini, Thompson Oliha, Uche Okafor).
4. What could have saved the day in USA 1994? Should there have been a player to mark Baggio, would it have worked, and which player could have easily done that?

On Music and Sports Special this morning, Dr. Larry takes a look into the 1994 World Cup in the USA, where Nigeria suffered a defeat to Italy, and the incidents surrounding the exit from the tournament.

The 1994 World Cup in the U.S. marked Nigeria’s debut in the global tournament.
After years of disappointment, and going close in 1978 and 1990, the African side was finally able to reach the World Cup under Dutchman Clemens Westerhof – and assistant coach Bonfrere Jo.

Drawn in a tough group with Argentina, Greece, and Bulgaria, the Super Eagles defied expectations to top the section on goal difference with wins over Bulgaria and Greece, and a loss to Argentina, to reach the last 16 on their maiden appearance at the global showpiece.

But they faced an Italian side in the Round of 16 that depended on Roberto Baggio and the tactical nous of experienced manager Arrigo Sacchi to progress.

Winger Emmanuel Amuneke put Nigeria in the lead with a 25th-minute instinctive goal, and a shocking quarter-final spot beckoned. Despite stunning those at Boston’s Foxboro Stadium with the game’s opening goal, Emmanuel Amuneke was substituted in the 57th minute by coach Clemens Westerhof, who had already replaced Daniel Amokachi after just 35 minutes.

The Super Eagles were two minutes from winning before a slip from Sunday Oliseh gave Baggio the chance to equalise in the 88th minute. After his part in Zola’s red card earlier on in the game, Eguavoen gifted Italy a penalty by bringing down Benarrivo from behind just inside the box. Baggio calmly converted it for what would prove to be the winning goal to shatter Nigerian dreams.

Following the exit from the World Cup, Bonfrere Jo alleged that Westerhof, the coach of the Nigerian national team at the time, accepted a $100,000 bribe to lose the 1994 World Cup game against Italy. Westerhof vehemently denied the accusation, calling it a lie and stating he would never do such a thing — especially not to Nigeria, which he considered his second home.

Bonfrere Jo also questioned why he was asked to go and watch Spain versus Switzerland when he should have been on the bench for Nigeria vs Italy. Thirty-one years after, former Super Eagles coach Bonfrere Jo and Westerhof have remained enemies, with the former once stating that he was never going to reconcile with Westerhof and they will never be friends again.

Despite being eliminated at the Round of 16, the Super Eagles were voted the most entertaining team of the USA ’94 World Cup tournament. The squad comprised Stephen Keshi, Sunday Oliseh, the exciting Jay-Jay Okocha, Rashidi Yekini, Emmanuel Amuneke, Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi, Wilfred Agbonavbare, Uche Okafor, Thompson Oliha, Efan Ekoku, Victor Ikpeba, Emeka Ezeugo, Uche Okechukwu, Chidi Nwanu, Mutiu Adepoju, Ben Iroha, Michael Emenalo, Aloysius Agu, Augustine Eguavoen, etc.