# Nigeria Prophet

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Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Monday Sept.16th Public Holiday

We are happy to announce that the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid. This is to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent…

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VOICE OF PROPHETS: 2024 & BEYOND PT 3 (SEGUN OLUMIDE)— ARLEEN WESTERHOF,...

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Nigeria mourns the loss of Mohbad as Prophet Fufeyin calls for justice and change.

News: “Billionaire Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin speaks out against senseless violence following Mohbad’s tragic death.” Afrik TV…reporting to the death of one of Nigeria’s most talented and beloved musicians, Mohbad. In a recent interview, Billionaire Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of Mohbad, who was killed in a senseless act of violence He…

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you fools. you fools are still holding out hope for roy and jamie when jamie and sam are RIGHT THERE. a mean bisexual himbo and a ray of sunshine bisexual! enemies to lovers! he wore his number on the pitch when playing for england and asked TWICE if he was okay after not getting picked for nigeria!! nobody sees the vision that I do but it’s there. I am a prophet and I will make this happen come hell or high water

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

During this week in 2006, police tried to protect an unidentified woman from an angry mob of Muslims in Nigeria. This woman had been evangelizing in the streets and begun sharing the gospel with some Muslim youths. This encounter did not go unnoticed, and a group of Muslim elders claimed she was insulting the prophet of Islam and that she needed to be killed. This statement incited hundreds of other Muslims to chase her through the streets until they caught up with her and began beating her. At this point, the police took her into protective custody at the station, but the mob stormed in and demanded she be released and stoned to death. The police did everything they could to protect the woman, even trying to smuggle her out of of the station. However, the Muslim mob had surrounded all exits, and the woman was abandoned by the police when they fled for their lives. She was then clubbed to death. Though we do not know her name, this woman showed great courage in sharing the good news and the love of Christ.

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Do the Pashtun people of Afghanistan and Pakistan have Jewish ancestry?

The Pashtuns, now Afghanistan’s majority ethnic group and heavily involved in the establishment of the Taliban, sometimes call themselves "Bani Israel" and have a tribal legend which states that a Jewish group settled near the modern town of Herat and later converted to Islam after their leader met with Prophet Mohammed. Jewish Virtual Library writes that some Pashtuns have Jewish sounding names such as Asheri, Binyamin and Naftali, and that they practice Jewish customs such as marrying under a chuppah, lighting candles on fridays and circumcising their sons eight days after birth. This could also be explained through the Pashtuns’ connection with Jewish warriors, merchants, and administrative officers who traveled and settled on the Silk Road and left their influence on the local residents — but it is certainly intriguing.

The Assyrians conquered the kingdom of Israel some 2,730 years ago, scattering 10 of the 12 tribes into exile, supposedly beyond the mythical Sambation river. The two remaining tribes, Benjamin and Judah, became the modern-day Jewish people, and the search for the lost tribes has continued ever since. Some have claimed to have found traces of them in modern day China, Burma, Nigeria, India, Central Asia and Ethiopia. But it is believed that the tribes were dispersed in an area around modern-day northern Iraq and Afghanistan, which makes the Pashtun connection the strongest.

However, an Israeli government-funded DNA test found no genetic link between Jews and Pashtuns. They seem to share a greater affinity with Central Asian populations such as Tajiks or Turkmens, as well as with some Iranian and Caucasian groups. Whatever might be true, most Pashtuns today are strict Muslims with their own language and culture and have no interest in reconnecting with these assumed Jewish roots.

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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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I'm loving the references to Nigeria in The Prophets. It's shaping up to being a good book.

Isaiah not realizing his name is Kayode because he heard coyote is simultaneously funny and sad

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Soul Around The World

Soul music became popular around the world, influencing countless artists across the world. We’ve put together a list with awesome soul tracks form Africa, Asia, Europa and Latin America.

Soul Around The World in 30 songs

Asante Kwa Wazazi - Marehemu George Mukabi (Sengula Nakupenda, 196?) - Kenya

Assalam Aleikoum Africa - Francis Kingsley & Emitais (Assalam Aleikoum Africa, 1976) - Ivory Coast

Bailando en la Campiña - Los Orientales (Bailando en la Campiña - Los Orientales / Mosaico: Tres-En-1 -Tito Chicoma, 1974) - Peru

Beat For Two - Franco Micalizzi (I Due Volti Della Paura, 1972) - Italy

California - Azuquita Y Su Orquesta Melao (Pura Salsa, 1975) - Panama

Can't Give You Anything = No Puedo Darte Más Que Amor - Jaime Delgado Aparicio Y Su Orquesta Contemporánea (Jaime Delgado Aparicio Y Su Orquesta Contemporánea, 1976) - Peru

Come Back Baby - Theodore Nemy & His Band (Come Back Baby / Je Reviendrai, 1973) - Nigeria

Djanfa Magni (La Trahison N'est Pas Bonne) - Tidiani Kone Et Le T. P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - Benin (Fangate Djangele Et Djanfa Magni, 1977) - Benin

Do The Good - The Future Hopes (How Can I Get To My God / Do The Good, 197?) - Nigeria

Dom Za Tebe - Zoran Milivojevic (Rastanak (My Women, My Women, My Wife) / Dom Za Tebe, 1974) - Yugoslavia

Fireman - Benis Cletin (Jungle Magic, 1979) - Nigeria

Kalabuley Woman - Pierre Antoine (Kalabuley Woman / Ye Man Noun (Our World), 1977) - Ivory Coast

Life’s Gone Down Low - The Lijadu Sisters (Danger, 1976) - Nigeria

Moni Ngan - Willie Songue accompagné par Les Showmen (Moni Ngan / Le Jour De Fete, 1974) - Cameroon

Moving World - Kelenkye Band (Moving World, 1974) - Ghana

Overture - Gibson Kente (How Long, 1978\3) - South Africa

Papa's Black Dog - Pazy And The Black Hippies (Wa Ho Ha, 1978) - Nigeria

Pele Rein - Les Loups Noirs (Jouent Pour Vous, 1970) - Haiti

Sound Beat - The Beat Fellows (Sound Beat / Hand In Hand, 1970) - Belgium

Speedy Buggy - Orchester Fritz Maldener (Speedy Buggy, 1972) - Germany

Tilantina Zarie - Alemayehu Eshete (Konjit / Tilantina Zarie, 1974) - Ethiopia

Tsegulani - Musi-O-Tunya (Tsegulani / One Reply, 1973) - Zambia

Tsi Ma Leto - Les As Du Golfe (Les As Du Golfe En Action Vol.1, 197?) - Togo

Ultima Caccia - Giuliano Sorgini (Zoo Folle , 1974) - Italy

Viertel Vor Neun Viertel Vor Zehn - Zanki (Jetzt Komm' Ich, 1977) - Germany

Voodoo Moon - Jackie Mittoo And The Soul Brothers (Last Train To Skaville, 2003) - Jamaica

Wake The Monster - Big Jullien And His All Star (Riviera Sound N°1, 1970) - France

Wait For Me - Roger Damahouzan (Xede Nge / Wait For Me, 1972) - Togo

You Fool, You Fool - The Prophet and His Disciples (You Fool, You Fool / The Pusher, 197?) - Ghana

Zulu Lunchbag - Ndikho Xaba & The African Echoes (Zulu Lunchbag / Big Time, 1968) - South Africa

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ORISHAS IN THE IFA TRADITION

Orishas, also spelled Orisa, are natural forces or supernatural entities of the universe. These spirits are also referred to as deities or gods of the elements in the Ifa tradition of West Africa. They serve as conduits or intermediaries between humans and the Supreme Being (Olodumare) to benefit and help humans enjoy life.

There are innumerable Orishas in the Yoruba system and its derivatives. Some of the most popular Orishas are Orunmila, Eshu, Ogun, Obatala, Sango, Oya, and Yemoja. These spiritual forces embody elements of nature like the river, ocean, thunder, and wind. They are also linked to unique attributes such as wisdom, peace, love, health, and prosperity. Many people desire to connect with these beloved deities for these reasons and more.

COMMON ORISHA NAMES AND ATTRIBUTES

The following descriptions outline some of the major Orishas in the Ifa tradition and their attributes. Though keep in mind that these Orishas are revered in many traditions outside of Nigeria. And each society has its own beliefs surrounding the character and nature of these deities within their culture.

ORUNMILA

Orunmila is the Grand Priest of Ifa. He is the first Orisha to be reckoned with in the history of the Ifa tradition. Orunmila brought the wisdom of Olodumare (the Creator) to earth. The Yoruba people venerate Orunmila as a prophet of Ifa, the spirit of destiny, and Orisha of wisdom and knowledge.

ESHU

Eshu, also known as Esu or Elegba, is another prominent Orisha of the Ifa spiritual system. This deity understands all the languages spoken in the world and serves as a messenger between humans and the gods. As the harbinger of rewards and punishment, Eshu often instills a sense of fear or trepidation in some. He is known for his pranks, cruelty, unpredictability, and disruptions. Hence, he is often referred to as the ‘trickster god.’

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OGUN

Ogun is the elemental deity of iron, as he was a warrior during his sojourn on earth. He cleared the way for other Orishas to gain entrance to the planet using a metal ax and the help of a dog.

OSUN

Osun also spelled Oshun, is popularly referred to as the river goddess. Linked to purity, fruitfulness, fertility, calmness, and love, Oshun embraces the attributes of water. She also embodies human characteristics like jealousy, spite, and vanity.

OBATALA

Obatala is one of the most powerful and oldest Orisha in the Ifa religion. He is referred to as the king of white cloth as he is a tranquil judge. Greatly associated with forgiveness, honesty, peace, purity, and purpose, this Orisha is credited with the creation of humans.

SANGO

Sango or Shango governs the elements of thunder and lightning. He was once a king of the great Oyo Empire. And as such, Sango is one of the most revered Orishas in Yorubaland. The name Shango means to strike, and when annoyed, he brings thunder to burn the enemies or offenders of his children.

OYA

Oya is commonly known as the powerful goddess of storms. She comes before thunder in the form of lighting and is a favorite wife of Shango in some traditions. The name Oya means physical action or ‘she tore.’ Oya symbolically depicts the air that humans breathe as she can bring about life or death in the form of hurricanes, storms, or tornadoes.

YEMOJA

Yemoja is specifically a water spirit and is often depicted as a mermaid goddess. She is regarded as the mother of all the Orishas (deities) and the giver of life in the Ifa religion. She is believed to have originated from Tapa (Iganna) in the Oke Ogun area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Like Oshun, she is also known as a deity of fertility though her purview is the ocean rather than rivers. She protects sailors, dockworkers, fishers, swimmers, and others who travel by sea.

SUMMARY

As indicated, the Orishas in the Ifa tradition are innumerable. They are seen as the messengers of Olodumare, the Supreme Being. Each Orisha has its own distinct personality and set of characteristics that can be called upon to help guide an individual throughout life. Through offerings and rituals, individuals seek to honor and communicate with these powerful forces to receive guidance and direction.

As one grows in your knowledge and understanding of the tradition, one will encounter more and more Orishas. As such, one will grow and advance in knowledge about the character of these beings. And in turn, one can benefit from the many blessings and gifts of these sacred energies.

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June 28, 2023: Nigerian Muslim women and children attend Eid al-Adha prayers at an open field in Lagos, Nigeria. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, marks the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham to Christians and Jews) to sacrifice his son. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

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my dad sent us videos of some weird objects and then broke down in an extremely long text how each of the objects relates to things that have gone wrong in his life, and how these objects were dug up from beneath his house.

this was like, a juju thing apparently? like basically a curse to stagnate him financially, to stagnate his family life, to make him and his kids impotent (his words), and to prevent us all from ever returning to Nigeria to like, take over his estates if he died.

he then goes on to talk about the kidnappers who were supposed to kill him a while back (seems pretty recent but i don't remember him telling me about these kidnappers, only the ones from when i was a kid. don't worry about it i guess!)

he mentions a pentacostal prophet (i do not know what that is) who dug up/removed these items from his house who said they might have to do with some of the family issues he's been having (which like yeah man. your wife is abusive and your kids hate you cuz you are also kind of abusive but w/e)

sooo now apparently his driver and carpenter are detained (i didnt know he had those things) cause of something to do with the kidnappers?? like idk maybe they were related to that happening?

this is all to say that his evil half brother is probably to blame (it's always fucking something with that guy. don't ask me his name, i don't know it)

ANYYYYWAY I'm telling you guys this because 1- i want to remember when i scroll back through this blog and 2- a while back while playing wizard101 in Zafaria (yikes, i know) they said some generally racist stuff about Juju and i got so genuinely offended on my dads behalf despite not having thought about it in years.

like first of all fuck off second of all shut up third of all juju is a real thing and just cuz i don't really get it doesn't mean it's not clearly important. some motherfucker stuck a key through a snail to fuck with my dad like !!

it's kinda interesting cuz i dont really know what juju is? my dad mentions it now and then, but he's also strictly christian, so it's like, christian with his own cultural Tiv background. so like, this is all distinctly non-christian witchcraft, which is clearly taken as a serious threat. but with the addition of stuff like him saying that "god is clearly at work here, let us put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our fates"

so like. interesting stuff going on here. they put the objects in a bag and burned them, so i hope this helps him out. i also hope he doesn't die violently.

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[Music + Video] Lifted Up (Live) - UD Okon

Another powerful song, Gospel music minister UD Okon returns with this amazing song filled with Faith declarations tagged “Lifted Up” which was recorded live at Akwa Ibom invasion concert in Uyo, Nigeria. This song is full of prophetic declarations against poverty, lack and want to live a better life while been a child of God and enjoy ultimately the goodness of God in every aspect of…