Nigeria is in a big muddle. Without mincing words, Nigeria is in a drought of uncertainty. Nothing works in the country, dreams are broken and the future appears bleak. The infrastructure is dilapidated; the economy is nosediving and wobbling as the population growth rate exceeds the economic growth rate. The electricity capacity is so diminished that the country is literally … [Read more...] about Peter Obi: Can he Rescue Nigeria like Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew?
Chief Osita Osadebe and Oliver De Coque: Highlife music influenced Afrobeats
Chief Osita Osadebe Oliver De Coque There is no dispute that Fela was the originator of Afrobeat and ultimately laid the foundation for the birth of Neo-Afrobeats or Afro-fusion as some might called it. But there were also two prominent musicians that contributed to the making of the modern Afrobeats. These two great men of traditional highlife music were Chief Osita … [Read more...] about Chief Osita Osadebe and Oliver De Coque: Highlife music influenced Afrobeats
REVIEW: BURNA BOY HAS TAKEN AFROBEATS TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN AND BEYOND
To describe what Burna Boy accomplished at his first sold out show at Madison Square Garden as historic is understatement. He was fabulous, fantastic, stupendous, energetic and overflowing with talent. This great artist of Afro-fusion has single-handedly injected a new life into the rising afro- beats culture by his powerful performance. With marvelous concert at Madison arena … [Read more...] about REVIEW: BURNA BOY HAS TAKEN AFROBEATS TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN AND BEYOND
Will Smith a victim of Self Sabotage or Toxic Relationship?
The slap that was heard around the world has become the most sensational news of the year. It is now justifiably identified as slap gate not because of the mere slap but for circumstances it connotes. First and foremost, Will smith have cultivated this image of casual joviality, free willing, care free and open minded. For him to be an aggressor especially at the Oscars award … [Read more...] about Will Smith a victim of Self Sabotage or Toxic Relationship?
Poem: Poor Ukraine Mother!
In the twilight zone of Ukraine In the darkest darkness of Ukraine In the depressed disaster of Ukraine Where crisp morning light turned into blunt darkness Where darkness rained like … [Read more...] about Poem: Poor Ukraine Mother!