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Music shapes us more than we admit. Not all secular songs are “evil,” but if the lyrics plant lust, pride, or compromise in our hearts, then they’re pulling us away from Christ. As Colossians 3:16 says, we should let God’s Word dwell richly in us, even in what we listen to. I shared more on this in Walking in the Light of God’s Word: https://spiritled.com.ng/walking-in-the-light-of-gods-word/

We all know the Bible isn’t just a book for Sunday reading, it’s a lamp and a light. Psalm 119:105 says: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” But what does it look like, practically, to walk in that light every day?

What “walking in the light of God’s Word” means

1. Letting Scripture shape your thoughts, choices, behavior
It’s more than owning a Bible or memorizing verses. It’s letting the Word govern what you believe, how you think, and how you act. When scripture is hidden in your heart (Psalm 119:11), it becomes your inner compass.

2. Choosing obedience over just hearing
James 1:22 warns us: don’t just be hearers; be doers. So when the Word says to forgive, love your neighbor, resist sin, instead of admiring the teaching, you do it. Obedience turns knowledge into transformation.

3. Growth through consistency
Just like physical food nourishes the body, the Word nourishes the soul. Without feeding on it regularly, you’ll remain spiritually weak, vulnerable to doubt, confusion, and moral compromise. But consistent meditation, delighting in God’s Word day and night (Psalm 1:2), builds strength, stability, fruitfulness.

4. Exposing hidden darkness
The Word doesn’t just affirm; it also corrects. It shines into the hidden corners of our hearts — attitudes, secret sins, wrong motives. While that can be uncomfortable, it’s necessary. Genuine holiness and transformation require this exposing and correction. Hebrews 4:12 shows the Word as discerner of thoughts/intentions.

5. Being a light to others
When your life aligns with what you believe, others notice. Living by biblical truth is often more powerful than what you say. Matthew 5:14-16 says we’re the light of the world. If your life reflects Scripture, your walk preaches. The way you act, speak, love, react—all can point others toward God’s Word.

Why this matters

-> Because human wisdom and culture change; what seems “right” in our context may not stand. Proverbs 14:12 warns: “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” The Word is unchanging, sure, eternal.

-> Because without clarity and guidance, we easily slip, get confused, compromise. Scripture anchors us.

-> Because true faith isn’t just in the mouth, but in daily living. The difference between hearing sermons and actually living what Jesus taught is what walking in the light of God’s Word is all about.

A short prayer

Father, help me walk daily in the light of Your Word. May Your truth guide each step, correct every wrong place in my heart, and let my life be a testimony that points others to You. Amen.

For a fuller reflection on this, you can check here: Walking in the Light of God’s Word

Speaking God’s Word with boldness doesn’t start with the mic or the platform, it starts in the heart, rooted in knowing, meditating on, obeying Scripture. I wrote something recently about this: “Walking in the Light of God’s Word”. explores how letting God’s Word guide our thoughts and actions gives us the clarity and courage needed to speak it boldly. If our speech aligns with what we believe and live, boldness becomes natural. God bless.

“His delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” - Psalm 1:2

I’ve been reading The Delights of the Spiritual Man, a devotional that challenges what most of us settle for: surface Christianity. According to this piece, a spiritual man doesn’t just read his Bible now and then—he loves the Word, meditates on it day and night, and lives it out in daily fellowship and prayer.

Some qualities of a spiritual man listed are:

1. He treasures Scripture as more than theory—he applies it.
2. Spiritual disciplines like quiet time and consistency in prayer are non-negotiable.
3. He influences those around him—children, family, society—through godly example.

I believe these are not just ideals; they make a difference. When we live by these, we become lights in our communities.

What’s one practice (Bible reading, prayer, meditation, etc.) that’s helped you grow in spirituality?

Read the full devotional here: The Delights of the Spiritual Man

Many people think the biggest challenge is government pressure or social acceptance, but I believe the real battle is inside the church. If we can’t control our own desires and live by the Spirit, compromise becomes inevitable. The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control (Gal. 5:22–23), and that’s exactly what’s missing in this discussion. I came across a short teaching on this that blessed me sharing in case it helps others: https://spiritled.com.ng/self-control-power-against-sin/

“But the fruit of the Spirit is… self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23)


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In a world where people chase instant gratification, self-control is one of the most underrated virtues. The Bible calls it a fruit of the Spirit — meaning it cannot be achieved by human willpower alone, but only through the help of God.

When we lack self-control, life quickly becomes disordered. Short-term desires overtake long-term priorities. But with the Spirit’s help, self-control empowers us to:

Resist temptation
Live a disciplined and meaningful life
Place God in charge instead of our impulses

Paul writes in Galatians 5:16, “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
This means that real victory over sin comes when we submit ourselves daily to God’s Spirit.

💡 Controlling Thought: If you don’t control yourself, your life will be out of control.

🙏 Prayer: Lord, lead me away from areas of temptation until I am strong enough to resist them, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


I originally shared this devotional on my blog Spirit Led. You can read it in full here 👉 Self-Control: Power Against Sin’s Excessiveness

The Kano born ace reggae talented legend, Kingsley Eno Osagie, popularly known as Winning Jah, resulted most payed Nigerian reggae artiste. Mr Deep Sea crooner, has been on top stories, this years making waves with unique reggae tunes, early this year, one of his famous songs entitled 2Homeless World! Peaked on position #1 on reverbnation national reggae chart, alongside tracks like “Trust” continuously making waves in local and international radio stations, Dj remixes, the legend isn’t stopping, on the 21 of February, his song “EndTime” peaked #1 for 1week on ITunes (Ng).

Listen to EndTime, soundcloud version
https://soundcloud.com/vpal-dist/winning-jah-end-time-enorecords-snc

Kingsley Eno Osagie, popularly known by his stage name Winning Jah, is a Nigerian veteran reggae musician and a prolific song writer. He won John Player Gold Leaf Award for Best Reggae New Acts in 1989, and in 1990 he released his debut album Big Man, which was a success, with the sales of more than 650,000 units. Born in Kano-State and raised in Benin City, Nigeria, he worked with various artists like Stephen Marley, Baba Sissoko, and also opened the concert for Blessed Memory “Miriam Makeba”, before the iconic singer passed away in Italy. He has performed at important music parks alongside Luciano Messenjah, Ky Mani Marley, Baba Sissoko and others. In 2018, he was awarded the prestigious monarchs recognition, Obaland Awards, also known as Africa Grammy under the International category “Obaland Royal Awards” honor for Best Edo state/Diaspora Philanthropist and Best Africa reggae artiste -2018 (Honor)


Now ready to emerge on Africa inside me tour with his official band, he would be performing his new 15 track album, titled “Message” during the Africa Inside me Peace tour, sponsored by Amnest International arms in Pinerolo city (Italy) the locations were also hinted like in Zimbabwe, Gambia, Burina faso, Abidjan, and other locations as the tour keep receiving massive attention.

LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD HERE

Fynestboi, MissyB3

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Even though Nigerian youths have insisted that the IG of Police #EndSARS, there’s definitely One Sarz that nobody wants to “End” and its Nigerian record producer and musician, Sarz on the beat.

However, the Producer, Sarz also had an encounter with SARS of the Nigeria Police today.

He took to his Twitter to narrate how he was stopped, interrogated and finally allowed to go, but not without parting with something.

According to him he was driving without his licence…

Read his narrative below…

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SOurce: http://itunes.ng/celebgist/music-producer-sarz-shares-his-experience-with-sars-today


Lalasticala

DJ KayWise x B Red – Juju. HKN Music and Kaywise Entertainment present this new record titled Juju which is a joint effort between Uju crooner, B-Red and talented Disc Jockey, DJ Kaywise.

This is a perfect blend.

Kindly stream below and share your thoughts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWZr7KEEH-4

http://itunes.ng/mp4download/video-dj-kaywise-x-b-red-juju

Lol, Hee obviously went there to perform

Pappyto:
The topic is confusing sef, it is making it look like he's an ex con.

Did yu read the post clearly?

ReorxTohGan:
so he wos once an inmate??...no wonda his songs are damn irritating to d ear!!!

Nigerian singer, Small Doctor is one of the top artistes of 2017 when it comes to dropping viral hits and he was in the news recently right after it was revealed that he was once sent to prison. He has debunked the claims and revealed the real reason why he visited the prison.

The singer has however come out to reveal the details that made him visit the Prison.

The ‘Penalty’ crooner said:

[center]“It is true that I was a bus conductor and a commercial motorcyclist. I also hawked sachet water but I thank God for the gift of life now because I am one of the most sought-after artistes at the moment. I just feel that there is no limitation to what anybody can achieve in life. Those locked up in prisons are human beings too and that is not the end of their lives, so I decided to reach out to them.

Also, my colleague, Lamboginny, reached out to me and said he wished we should go to the prison and perform for them, so I gladly agreed. I have never been a prisoner and I laughed when I learnt that people thought I was once an inmate because of this gesture. I just feel we should always put a smile on the faces of other people regardless of any situation they are facing in life.”[/center]

http://itunes.ng/celebgist/singer-small-doctor-finally-opens-up-on-why-he-went-to-prison

Nigerian singer, Davido was called out on Instagram for sneaking out of a club after a fight started last night.

An Instagram User (mrchrisonline) was ranting at the “IF” crooner. He shared an image that reads,


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“Davido, your a big pric’k. You got lucky last night fool. Heard you got sneaked out through back door. This is london not Nigeria you fool. the burtsed eyes those cunts around you suffered wasn’t enough for me. Wish I did more.”




Source: http://itunes.ng/celebgist/davido-narrowly-escapes-being-beaten-at-london-club

Olamide Adedeji is an artiste you will always admire his work ethics. The YBNL boss has worked damn hard to finally get to this point in his career and has put in even more work to sustain the momentum. You’ll already know there are no dull moments with the Bariga breed rapper. 

Olamide Never Sleeps! On a personal level, he has achieved much; he has won a lot for himself in less than a decade. In fact, his rise in the last five years has can be likened to a bull trend on the stock market. 

With back to back hits and back to back albums; Olamide is treading the path to a legendary G.O.A.T status. In contrast, and sadly enough, on the corporate front he has not always been a winner. 

As cynical as this may sound Baddo has made several failed investments as a BOSS. Oh yes, that is something you only notice on a closer scrutiny. I dare say Olamide has made some of the worst signings in the last three years, more than any record label boss. 

Timeline Of Olamide’s Signings In The Past Three Years 

 Two artistes joined the YBNL fold in 2014; Lil Kesh and Viktoh Olamide signs two artistes in 2015; Chinko Ekun and Xino After “Sade” blew up, Adekunle Gold joined YBNL in 2015. Temmie Ovwasa became the first female artiste in YBNL May 2016.       

In November 2016, a new rapper Davolee was signed.  In all, seven artistes have come under the umbrella of YBNL as artistes, from 2014 up to date. One of the greatest challenges faced by a record label executive would be signing on an artiste that would bring in the cash! Record Labels are not poverty alleviation programmes. 

It’s business, hence the rationale for getting ROI made on an artiste in the shortest possible time. Of all seven artistes, signed under the YBNL music imprint at different points in time only Lil Kesh and Adekunle Gold turned out to be most profitable.

Whatever happened to Xino and Chinko Ekun? They both extinguished after one or two tracks. 

 For Xino it’s difficult to say why the artist never made headway on the label. But last year the aggrieved artiste penned down an emotional note on Instagram on why he parted ways with Olamide’s music imprint. 

Xino’s words: “Okay! This post dey uncalled for totally, but bread wey dem leave for air gaz dry. 
I used to be under YBNL Nation till my Boss, Mentor and Big bro left me out on the streets with no form of support but these undoubtedly wise words ‘Only the grind connects hustlers’ Real talk. But real talk no dey put records on countdown.”‎

 From the above, the artiste definitely felt abandoned by the record label. He felt he was left outside in the cold, heat and wind without a covering. 
Even though the same artiste tendered an apology to Baddo and the rest of the team it shows he hasn’t been satisfied with how he was treated on the label. Same could be said for Chinko Ekun and Viktoh who have not had the best of success with the label. 

Olamide Maybe The Problem Of His Artistes. 
 One thing about being an artiste as well as Record Label Boss is that you’re in subtle competition with your signed artistes. Lil Kesh and Adekunle Gold were blessed to have instant hits on their first and second singles. 
That may not be the case for the other artistes. Take it or leave it, there would never be an artiste Olamide will sign that would totally outshine him. 

And that’s the problem. As long as the YBNL boss pushes his hustle it’s evident his personal interest would come before that of the artistes. In the past five years Olamide has been putting out an album annually. 

How many artistes signed were able to put out an album during the time frame of their contracts? Maybe one or two. 

 Lil Kesh dropped his “YAGI” album on March 16, 2016. Just a little about two weeks after Lil Kesh dropped his YAGI album, Olamide dropped “Who You Epp” on 2nd April which became a big hit during the course of the year. 

Now that move definitely diverted attention from Lil Kesh’s album which was only about 2 weeks old in the market. That move was so wrong! A no no. 

Upcoming artistes were implored to make a remix of the buzzing track. YAGI from then on took a back seat while “Who You Epp” was trending and enjoying a lot of promo. Lil Kesh himself jumped on the track to do a remix. 

 WTF. ‘SHEY MAN GO LOYAL TILL HIM GET HUNCHBACK.’ Once again Olamide has gotten back on his hustle. He has released fresh new tracks “Wavy Level“ and “Love No Go Die” that have nothing to do it “The Glory” album. 

The road to another album may have already started. Yet Davolee is very much an unknown artiste except that his profile bears he is a YBNL artiste. 
It nearly six months Davolee joined the label and he is yet to achieve a personal industry recognition. So far the indigenous rapper has one one official song “Festival Bar“, which has been very mild if not dead on arrival. 

The other time you’ll hear of Davolee is on “Pepper Dem” on “The Glory” album. Then nothing else. However, his boss is dishing out tracks every other day like nobody’s business. Could it be Davolee hasn’t recorded anything worth putting out since “Festival Bar”? I doubt. 

What is it about signing artist that have school work to deal with? 

 One of the perceived drawbacks for Chinko Ekun is that he was a student while grappling with his music on one hand. There’s no way he would have seen more success with YBNL when he was still actively engaged with school work. 
So why would Olamide sign Temmie Ovwasa (YBNL Princess) who he recently said is still a student. Chinko should have been enough lessons for the boss. 

Can Baddo Take A Chill Pill! 
 As much as it’s pleasant to be hardworking Baddo’s continued dance in the spotlight would leave his artistes no time to shine. A strategic break from the spotlight might do the magic as his artistes will be more in the focus. Baddo needs to swallow a chill pill and let his artistes shine‎

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Source: ‎http://itunesng.net/celebgist/ybnl-artistes-will-never-shine-as-long-as-olamide-keeps-pushing-out-songs

The billionaire ex-husband of Uganda’s show-biz stunner, Zari Hassan, has been buried with champagne and a healthy quantity of money thrown into his grave by family and friends.

The man, Ivan Semwanga, a Ugandan born-South Africa-based socialite, was declared dead on May 25, 2017 after spending 11 days in Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been admitted and put on life support machines. Born on December 12, 1977 in Nakaliro, Kayunga District of Uganda, Semwanga died aged 39.
He was one of the members of the self-styled Rich Gang group well known in both South Africa and Uganda.

According to reports, the group is based on both humanitarian and philanthropy principles which target the less privileged youths, especially Ugandans living in South Africa.

The Rich Gang graced several occasions both in Uganda and South Africa. Ivan Semwanga’s investments were said to be largely based in South Africa, comprising of tens of education institutions. He once tweeted about the secret to his silky skin, saying,

“Since am Rich Gang CEO, I only use natural Artesian water to shower with.

“New #FijiWater special delivery for my shower purpose.

“Money is good, taking a shower with Fiji Water, sitting on Ac 24/7, eating gud, having money in my pocket 24/7 is the result of this smooth skin of mine.

“Try my secret n see what happens #RichSkin #HighMaintenanceSkin,” Ivan Semwanga.”

On December 23, 2015, The Rich Gang hosted a showbiz party themed, ‘Money, Power and Fame’ where they reportedly showered their countrymen with money. According to his ex-wife, Zari Hassan, Semwanga was fond of saying, “Life is too short, Zee, let me live it to the fullest.” They had three sons together.

In the video, the deceased Ugandan tycoon’s casket was seen being lowered into the earth, surrounded by men in black who poured expensive wines and tons of money on it. A Ugandan online medium claims that the late tycoon was buried with 100 UGX (Ugandan Shilling) which is an equivalent of $27,763. It added that the Rich Gang have hired four policemen for a period of four months to protect the grave from tomb raiders who may want to break in to steal the money and alcohol.

Some of the people at the expensive burial ceremony shed copious tears. Watch the video below:

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Read more at http://itunesng.net/celebgist/watch-39-year-old-billionaire-buried-with-wads-of-cash-and-expensive-champagne-drinks#3aPRPrxdkedPGfFz.99