AND THE MAN DIED

It takes only a minutes to get a crush,
An hour to like,
A whole day to love,
And a lifetime to forget.................... Anonymous

I met Prince Olugbenga Adeboye Abefe in Flesh and blood for the first time in the year 2002 (I had it in my diary) He stood there gracefully and majestically in the midst of his F.I.B.A.N members talking and gesticulating like a lecturer to his students. I stood there rooted to the spot forgetting what I came into the Lagos Television and Radio house to do. Totally lost and opened mouthed in my admiration for the man. To me, he cut a picture of a proud peacock, very stubborn, stern and arrogant. He looks so handsome and healthy in his well starched dry lace materials, blue in colour with black shoe & cap to match.

So, this is the man at last. The man with that lovely voice behind the microphone on radio, the man behind those straight to the point, real fact and body pinching advice on audio tapes. The funniest man I have ever encounter Nigeria's answer to the American Eddie Murphy and a man I could even give my right arm to meet. God, what  a blessed day the day was. Just then, he noticed me, standing open mouthed in awed of him, he stop talking and waved in my direction. I smiled and waved back and this brought me out of my reverie before I continue my journey into the radio wing of the vast communication house to fulfill my mission.

Unknown to me, I should have looked at him very well that day, though, I hope to see him again but to propose is manly and disposing is Godly. I was shocked to my bone marrow when I heard of his death due to a liver problem on 30th of April, 2003, at an unripe age of 43. Even at that age, Abefe came saw and conquered the world with proper utilization of God's gift to him, kindness, truthful, straight forwardness and above all his trust in God and hard working.

Abefe, I learnt start radio programme in 1980 at the age of 20 years, an age when many of his peers were still bound to their mother apron string. Even, that is after his resignation from Nigeria Airways where he works as a clerk. Mr. Funwontan Jengbetiele has many elpee to his credit and many radio programmes running concurrently in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun to mention but a few. Many peoples can't forget him in a hurry yours truly inclusive, for he has brought – joy to many houses through his jokes and soul lifting music and advice. Many peoples among the freelance Broadcasters can never forget his help to lift them to their present status. He was a musician extraordinary, an Ewi exponent, a composer, a film producer, script writer, an adviser, a scholar both in Christianity and Islamic way, a very funny man and above all a seer well know within and beyond the continent.

At 43 years old, Olugbenga did not die young as geniuses like him died in their prime, check this list, Rev. Martin Luther King, the great human right fighter in the U.S.A. was assassinated at 39, Srinivasa – Ramanujan, the first Inidian Mathematician to be elected in to the highest – Scientific body in great Britain, the royal society of mathematician and scientist died at 39. Amadeus – Mozart, whom was believe to be the greatest music composer of all time, though an invalid from childhood lost the battle at 35. The greatest reggae Musician, Bob-Nester Marley died at 36, Jimmy Hendrix the greatest guitarist ever lived died in 1970 at the age of 27. Alexander, the great revolutionist (323-356 B.C) died of fever at 33, Christopher-Malowe was killed in a free for all fight at 29, he was a 16th century English poet and playwright.

I can go on and on, but I can only add that the man Gbenga Adeboye is gone. I know the angels and those that have died before him will be rolling on the floor of heaven by now, with laughter from the jokes, "oduology" and the tales of Itu-Baba Ita and Lasis Abesupinle what the earth lost, heaven reaped in bountiful. Rest in peace Alhaji Pastor Oluwo and woe unto you Mr. Death as we still enjoys the work, Oluaye of general entertainment left behind. ADIEU!!!


(May 01, 2004)
By: Mustapha Adeola Asoremashika
(Member Lagos FIBAN)
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ondo State command has arrested a 34 years old pastor of Christ Apostolic Church "DANGUNRO", Mr. Moses Abiodun who hail from Esa Oke in Osun state on Wednesday evening in Akure, Ondo state for burying fetish items in his Church located along Ijare road before Ikota Junction in Ifedore local government area of the State.

The pastor who is a founder of the CAC "Dagunro" was arrested on Wednesday evening following a tip-off that he was suspected to have buried something suspected to be human head inside his church.
The men of NSCDC quickly swung into action, went straight to the church and he was asked to dig some spots inside the Church where various items suspected to be charms such as cow head, pigeon head tied with colanut, big clay pot wrapped with white clothes and other numerous fetish items were exhumed from the ground both at the entrance and inside the church.
While briefing the journalists at the NSCDC Command headquarters in Alagbaka Akure on Thursday evening, the state commandant of the corps, Mr. Fasiu Adeyinka said his men swung into action on Thursday afternoon following a tip-off that the self acclaimed pastor was suspected to have buried some items inside the Church and his officers were able to make these shocking discoveries about the pastor.
The commandant said investigation is still on-going to unravel the pastor's act. Mr. Adeyinka charged the good people of the state to be very vigilant and always give useful information to the corps in order to nip all forms of criminality in the state in the bud so that the state can be a safer place to live.
Signed:
DSC Kayode Balogun,
Public Relations officer.
Source: Punch
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"This woman who had a pet snake that she loved very much. The snake was about 7 feet long and one day it just stopped eating. ?? After several weeks of trying everything she could to get the snake to eat the woman took it to the vet. The woman explained the situation to the vet and he replied "I see...??...let me ask you has your snake been sleeping with you at night or snuggling real close and stretching his self out?" The woman replied "Yes! Everyday and it makes me so sad that I can't help him feel better." The Vet says "Ma'am your snake is not sick ??...it has been preparing to eat you. He's been sizing you up everyday so he knows how big he has to be and not eating so he has enough room to digest you!

MORAL OF THE STORY ????
Gotta recognize these snakes out here! Just cause they seem close to you and sleep in your bed don't mean their intentions aren't to devour you! ??"

The Double Crown of Atum represents Unity, which is why Atum gave it to the unifier, Heru. The so-called Crown of Upper and Lower Kemet was not about the literal upper and lower Kemet but about union. This included the union of the physical and the spiritual as well as the general union of our people of upper and lower Africa.


I cannot overemphasize the importance of this because we suffer from disunity more than any other race. This can be seen in (Africa) Amexem today where one ethnic group is antagonistic toward another. The same goes on in the Diaspora where some ethnic groups think they are better than other Diasporic groups.

I bring this to your attention because I sometimes receive messages from such tribalists who feel like such and such an ethnic group in Africa stole some culture or idea from another African group, etc. They want to bicker back and forth about what African group originated what. This is tribalism and a despicable practice that we must do away with.

The fact of the matter is that no African ethnic group is older or better than another. We all share the same origin that is so ancient it cannot be specified to one area of the continent but to all of the continent. The Moorish must realize that these ethnic groups we think are different "tribes" with different cultures are really the same people with different names. There is no such thing as African cultures, because there is only ONE culture which we all share. Until will realize this we will continue to be divided and conquered by our many foreign enemies..... Gratitude Moorish Blood! Ka Ma'at Shu Bey


All hands are on deck for  the 58th birthday bash of veteran television and radio presenter, Chief Abdulkabir Adeyinka Adewoye popularly known as Kabieesi Owuro la wa.The celebration will comes up on May 8th at  Combo Hall, LTV premises.
Some of the notable acts expected at the event are: Musiliu Ishola,  Abass Obesere, Shefiu Alao, Saheed Osupa, Pasuma, Malaika, St. Janet and others.The gate pass to the event is three thousand  ankara.
Call this number for your ankara  08067079668

Before now, Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas’ pregnancy story was considered a mere rumour but the latest photo of the actress has confirmed the report.
She was spotted yesterday at a popular Spa in Surulere Lagos.
Miss Thomas was seen pampering herself at House of Freeda. Check out the expectant mother flaunting her baby bump as she smiles graciously to the camera.
Ouchh!!! see her swollen feet… Edema is a common pregnancy symptom.
Congrats to her.

Congolese most influential musician, Papa Wemba is dead after collapsing on stage during a live performance early Sunday morning in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Wemba, 66, according to media reports slumped during the concert while his dancers continued to perform, unaware of what had happened.
He was confirmed dead by first responders before he could be transported to the hospital, according to reports. The cause of death was not known as at the time of writing.
Wemba was famous for his kind of music; Soukus and his love for expensive designer fashion. He was one of Africa’s most popular musicians.

Tragedy strucked in Ogun State, on Friday evening, as one of the wives of the late Yoruba movie actor, Isola Durojaiye also known as Alasari, identified as Adeola, was crushed to death by a truck in Adatan area of Abeokuta.
Sunday Tribune learnt that the mother of one was coming down on a motorbike when the incident occurred and she was reported to have died on the spot.
According to an eyewitness, the truck rammed into the woman from behind which resulted in her death.
“The truck crushed the woman from behind as she was trying to disembark from an okada. She died instantly,” the eyewitness said.
The remains of the deceased were interred at late Alasari’s home at Elega, in Abeokuta on Saturday morning.
The incident was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.
Late Ishola Hamed Durojaye
He said, “The accident occurred at Car Wash in Adatan on Friday, where a truck crushed a woman to death. We later got to know her identity as the wife of the late Yoruba actor and movie producer, Ahmed Isola Durojaiye popularly called Alasari.”




























It was a fun galore when Nigerian born, USA based business tycoon,  Kemi Fagbule celebrates her 40th years birthday,  in Fresno CA. The birthday bash was begins with prayer for the celebrant and her adorable family, later family and friends were hosted with good music from top naija juju singer, Arabian Jerry with alot of food and drinks.
Ojutole

The Nigerian Movie Industry otherwise known as Nollywood has evolved over the years, with many young, talented and charming actors taking over from their senior counter parts and living their dreams in very app-laudable manner. Be pleased to meet energetic Salau-Bashua Babatunde waheed who is the next actor to be making waves in the movies industry, a fast rising star which the industry has discovered.
Nollywood actor and Model Salau-Bashua Babatunde waheed. Has featured on movies like Opakan, The Return of jenefa, Omo ghetto, Asa and Oba onise ara to mention few. Tall, collective and handsome actor. He started acting in 2003. Over the years, he has worked with well-known directors like..Antar Laniyan, Ibrahim Chatta, Kunle Afod, Muyideen Sasiliu among others.
The world is yet to feel him, Just watch-out as the screen got blank to reveal his hardwork in the industry.