Wizkid, Seun Disturbing Our Peace
These ones are just disturbing our peace. The wahala started when some people started calling Wizkid, the megastar, the next Fela. That was how Seun, the son of the late Afrobeat founder, went on a rampage ooo. He hurled abuses at Wizkid and his fans. For four days, he raved and ranted. He abused them to the point that even me I tire. When Wizkid could not take it anymore, he responded in a profanity-laden outburst that saw Seun reeling in anger.
It was like petrol poured into an already raging fire, and before you knew it, Nigerians were divided. Instead of us looking for what to eat, we all joined the matter. Even me, I pulled my shirt and jumped in with a scathing article that got veteran journalist, Abiola Aloba calling me a “prophet.” However, a veteran Editor and wordsmith, did not have any of it o, as he engaged me in the longest ever response to anything I have ever written.
As I read his words, I could sense his anger as he laid it out to me for daring to take sides with Wizkid. The controversy is still raging like that fire at Idumota as I write, and now my big sister, Ruth Osime has invited me to her programme, Perspective, on ARISE NEWS, to talk about the matter with Dede Mabiaku.
Well, me I will carry a first aid box because by the time I finish, e be like say Dede go want knock me. You know me, I don’t have time for emotional talk – na activist, he fight for freedom, he marry 27 wives, Buhari lock am, he wear pant… For me, na show me the money, show me the Grammy, show me the huge venues filled up to the brim every time.
Meet me at Ruth Osime programme, after the show, you will all learn. Thank you.
Dapo Abiodun: Please Forgive and Forget
Let me first wave the white flag and say very clearly that I come in peace o before they release another Right of Reply on my head. My egbon, the brilliant governor of our neighbouring state, Ogun, a state that I love so much that I went to marry Duchess, is a man under pressure.
His wahala with the beautiful Adetoun, the activist is getting messier. We have seen reports that the stylish activist has been declared wanted by the police. They even said that they have remanded the doctor who procured a “medical report” for her. That one just go waka enter trouble by himself. Immediately I saw the report that she was declared wanted, I reached out to her. Mbok nobody should come and ask me where I saw her o. Her WhatsApp is still working and she is still posting beautiful images on her IG. So, anybody who wants to catch her knows what to do.
“Sister mi, they have declared you wanted o. Let’s go and beg o,” that was my opening. “Duke, you never see anything yet. This na round one,” she replied defiantly.
My own is that all these are needless. Detoun crossed the lines in her umbrage and rightly, His Excellency is upset but if I were him, I will tow the high lane and ignore or use the opportunity to even look very seriously at the underlying issues that may have triggered her umbrage. And to Detoun, aburo you self-go and watch Martin Luther King and even VDM at the other extreme and see how they do activism. It’s not about how many people you give belle or to pull innocent mama into the matter. It is issue-based and constructive engagement.
Just as I was going to press with this page, I stumbled on Detoun again on IG. Me, I have decided to mind my business and no longer get myself involved. It is Ogun people that should put mouth. For me, I keep my mouth shut. Thank you.
Matthew Ashimolowo: The Parables of the Lost Sower
I have heard this story before tied to this pastor that used to have afro. Pastor Ashimolowo has been quoted to have said that sometime in the 90s, two men – Jim Ovia and Shina Peters had N20million each. One built a huge mansion and the other built Zenith Bank. According to the pastor, one is repairing roof now and the other is one of the richest men in the country with the bank growing stronger and stronger. To add pepper to the injury, he was quoted as saying that he has travelled to over 10 African countries last year and that everywhere he went, he saw a Zenith Bank.
Well, his message was on delayed gratification. But Shina Peters’ fans are not finding it funny. Veteran musician, Daddy Showkey, did a video trying to slam the good pastor and did not make sense to me as he was just rambling all over the place. Sir Shina Peters also came out to say something along the lines of not arguing with men of God. But you could see that he was pained.
My people, the message of delayed gratification is a message that needs to be forced down our throats. We go about spending money without thinking about investing. Our young ones carry the latest gadgets, spend money like water and then run dry and start doing some funny things. Without delayed gratification, you cannot live a fulfilled life. Sorry Sir Shina Peters for being made the poster boy for a lack of understanding of the principle of delayed gratification. No vex my star the example the pastor used is the very best and most graphic example of our delayed gratification works and no worry. You are not the only one that the thing has bitten. At least you still have roof to patch, what about the millions of Nigerians who live under the bridge after squandering all of their wealth on the good things of life? Pastor Ashimolowo, if you truly used that analogy, you do well. When you are less busy, contact me, I have many examples you can use so that we can allow Sir Shina Peters to rest small. Na wa.
Dikko Radda’s Strategic Move
When America says “we don’t negotiate with terrorists,” it’s not just with mouth. Even the terrorists used to know what would hit them when they push America. The Katsina State Government is not in that boat o. When they have lost over 1,000 people and all they are getting are press statements and instructions from the C-in C to Musa, to fish out the culprits and Musa will respond by saying, “We will leave no stone unturned in our search for the culprits,” and the people of his state continue to be kidnapped, raped and mauled, what would a responsible governor do?
Mbok, Baba has gone to cut deals with bandits as he has seen that he is literally on his own. If na you, what will you do? Not that the military and authorities are not trying, but when the thing is looking like water has passed garri, what do you do?
Do you keep waiting for a rescue that comes too late, or when it is not even effective enough to push back, or do you do the next reasonable thing – go and beg and cut a deal?
Well, I know what I would have done as Governor of Katsina, and it would certainly not be listening to people who are sitting down in air-conditioned offices in Abuja and telling me not to negotiate with bandits when there is fire in my backyard. I will do what a responsible governor is supposed to do and damn the consequences. Read that anyhow, it’s your business. Thank you.
Babatunde Fashola: How are You, My Friend?
My favourite politician and lawyer. I thought we were close o and was expecting to be invited this new year for some Amala and Ewedu, but nothing came. Anyways, I forgive him. The way oga has been able to thread the minefield that is Nigerian politics, served some very hated leaders and remained loyal to the current most-hated leader and still maintain a very high public rating has to be discussed.
Babatunde Fashola, despite serving in what many Nigerians see as two bad governments, remains very popular and loved by the public. It is either he is an expert in the art of dancing ballet on a minefield, or God has really done overtime on his case.
The other day, sitting down with him in his office nestled in his very beautiful home in Ikoyi, his brilliance shone through. We discussed so many issues, and he exhibited the kind of brilliance that a lot of our politicians, especially the ones from this our Centre of Excellence, find it very difficult to exhibit.
Well done, sir. I just say I should reach out and say “how are you, my friend” and to wish you a happy new year. Thank you, sir.
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed: Movement of the People
This Baba has said that once Abubakar Atiku wins nomination as the presidential flagbearer for the coalition ADC, everything will scatter. He does not need to be a prophet like that one who wanted to use N150m to buy trumpets for our power minister to know this one.
Even I, who is sitting down here in Shomolu, know this one. The coalition has very ambitious but lightweight politicians who all come with an overdose of ambition. Obi, Amaechi, and even one former Education Minister are all inside there, jostling for this one ticket. This is why I remain very confident in my assertion that all of them, except bald Amaechi, may be working for Tinubu.
This is because if we are really serious about building a strong opposition coalition, why then should we now put ourselves in a position to scatter or throw up a weakened platform to go into a contest with an ogre with a medusa head?
This ADC is not a serious contraption, and unless a miracle happens, it is just a waste of time. Thank you.
Super Eagles: Accept My Apology
You know me, I am not a proud fellow, and I know how to apologise. When we lost the other match, I railed and abused these boys. In fact, my brother Fidelis Anosike had to tell me to hold down my emotions, and then the Super Eagles went and won the third-place match in such a brilliant outing.
I have at this point no other choice than to send my heartfelt apology, and congratulations to what I have been told is the most technical Super Eagles team in a bit.
Well done, guys, as our president says, this Bronze feels like Gold, and truly, we remain very happy and grateful to you guys for this. God bless you all.
Deji Adeleke: Troubles of a Loving Patriarch
Watching the well-respected patriarch of the Adeleke Family speak on the raging DNA scandal involving his son, the very huge Davido and his nephew B-Red, I did not know whether to laugh or pity him. The man who is reclusive had to come out for the first time ever to speak to the press to address this matter once and for all.
He told us how they did five DNA tests – three for David and two for B-Red, all coming 0000.01% negative. He talked about the support they have given this girl, including giving her a scholarship to their university, and all of that has come with this.
He didn’t speak in anger or frustration but spoke like a loving elder who was just out to settle the squabble amongst his children – by this I mean all involved, including the young lady. The way he spoke, you could see that he was seeing all the participants – David, B-Red, Anu and the mother all as his children.
My own is that he should be happy that in these times when boys are now dating boys and wearing lipstick and wanting to be women, that he still has sons and nephews who have this DNA problem, he should go and ask Bobrisky’s father what he went through before he passed. Chief Adeleke just thank your God.
Doris Ogala: On a Suicide Watchlist
This actress has gone gaga since her former lover went ahead to marry someone else. Immediately she saw the footage, she lost her mind and went on record to swear that the man will not know peace for leaving her and marrying someone else and truly, not only the pastor but the rest of Nigeria have not known peace.
Mbok, I don’t think a man has suffered the way this pastor has suffered and would be regretting the day she first opened her legs for him. Kai, all sorts of accusations and self-pity. Doris has made victimisation such a fine art. A willing participant, a married woman who did things with another man very voluntarily, and now screaming and threatening suicide?
In all these, her ex-husband, who bore the brunt of her shenanigans, is quiet o. He watched his wife indulge in sexcapades while on his matrimonial bed, is not screaming victim ooo. It is the one who sent her nudes, canoodled with a Pastor under the altar that is shouting victim and threatening suicide. Kai, this life is not fair.
You see what is in my head as I write on this case is like those movies where the actor would have gone through so much to catch a serial killer and when he finally meets the deranged serial killer, that one will now point a gun to his own head threatening to kill himself, saying “I am not going to surrender because I have nothing to live for again.”
The actor will look at him, spit on the floor and turn his head and walk very slowly away, and as he is walking, the serial killer will shoot himself, and the actor will stop for a second and, without looking back, will continue his walk.
The music will start, and the film will end.
That is what I will do with this Doris. I will just look at her, and turn my back and walk away. Anything she wants to do to herself, make she do. But if na this Doris I have read about, instead of pulling a gun na phone she go pull out and shoot another skit. “Duke just walked away oooooooo, I will kill myself ooooo. Duke come back here oooo.” Drama everywhere.
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