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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 4:45pm On Nov 09, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:
Zimoni the North doesn't have to support regionalism.We can achieve it through Southern co-operation if we're ready to swallow our pride and work together.They can't do it alone and they know it



You are right Sir.

That is if they(Romanis and Ologogoros) would let go of the hate and accept our proposal.

Time shall tell. For now, we watch and enjoy the movie.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by tupacshakur(m): 4:47pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


Lol. My thugfication and the thugnificent doozy. I know you're Ijesha. grin

Osun has some amazing chics and a lot of real nyggahs, I tell ya.

Have you seen Davido's cousins? Bruddah, you need to wife up one of those chics as the supreme ruler of Ijeshaland and Osun. grin

I'm not just Ijesha but 100% Ijesha. grin Both parents hail from Ilesha, Osun state.

...not seen Davido's cousins yet but I'm sure they must be clean and pretty, obviously with the wealth inherent in the family.

You know what, I'm not too happy with the way things are going in my beloved state. The lack of funds and non-payment of the salaries of civil servants.

Aregbe needs to explore more avenues to increase the state's IGR. The gold deposits in Ilesha and the tourism potentials of the state should be harnessed.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 4:47pm On Nov 09, 2015
zimoni:


You've said it all Sir.

The only alternative is to form another political party for yoruba

The party would give them a run for their money. It would no longer be business as usual. It would no longer be SW is for APC.


Seriously, we don enter am. This forced-marriage is really setting us back.

O sun mi.
Whatever decision we take (new party or remain in the Apc) It is looking good for us, forget the "loopsided" appointments ( that gave us the Firs). The Yoruba leaders of the Apc are smart men, they have been there before (june 12) and there is a reason why they nominated heavy weight for every position they got.
Fashola, fayemi, osinbajo, fowler, lai, no matter what, these men will be the shining light of this administration.

Tinubu is not stupid, he chose a fragile, old and maybe honest Buhari (remember his fellow elite fulani never wanted him as president)

Kwankwoso's recent outburst and Quimicababes's revelation about a top fulani elite, shows how scared these people are.

2019 is going to be very interesting, Tinubu is a patient smart fellow

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 4:48pm On Nov 09, 2015
WIZGUY69:



grin Damn!!!
that city is too populated.
when you stay in Lagos, And travel to some places like sokoto/zamfara, you will begin to ask yourself if you are not in the country where Lagos is located cheesy

Preach.

Lagos need depopulation - not building more crap that will get overwhelmed within a year by the excessive population, despite attracting more locusts to the place to mess up the infrastructures that are already overwhelmed by the population.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 4:49pm On Nov 09, 2015
theV0ice:


See how he reels it out like he's spreading the gospel of salvation... cheesy

Professor Shymm3x of Obinrinology cheesy cheesy

Looool.

I'm not all that. Just helping a brother out. grin
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by PrincessJaneDoe: 4:49pm On Nov 09, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:
I think it's high time we start blessing the females here with titles.Princessjanedoe watch out for yours.I can see you viewing cheesy grin

I was hoping to sneak in without anyone noticing. cheesy cheesy

I am always on here reading and learning from everyone. This thread has been an eye opener for me.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by theV0ice: 4:51pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


Looool.

I'm not all that. Just helping a brother out. grin

carry on jare....

ko si surutu cheesy
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 4:54pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


Lol. The romanis have always formed partnership with the North since Nigeria was created. Don't let their posturing under GEJ fool you...being slavish to the North is the same reason why they're mostly in PDP.

I think the partnership between the SW and North right now is more of a marriage of convenience cos GEJ had the SE/SS and they had no other place to look towards in the South apart from SW.

I am loving you the more.
The fact you are outside actually make you see the big picture.
Actually, they are waiting in the wings to organise around the feudal arch conservatives from the north because they are soul mates. Those societies are feudal as well.
Did you not see how the politicians rally around Saraki?
The game being played is against buhari's age. If at all the unfortunate thing happens, a well position Saraki will be available to shunt Osinbajo aside while the looting clique is reconstituted.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 4:59pm On Nov 09, 2015
tupacshakur:

I'm not just Ijesha but 100% Ijesha. grin Both parents hail from Ilesha, Osun state.

...not seen Davido's cousins yet but I'm sure they must be clean and pretty, obviously with the wealth inherent in the family.

You know what, I'm not too happy with the way things are going in my beloved state. The lack of funds and non-payment of the salaries of civil servants.

Aregbe needs to explore more avenues to increase the state's IGR. The gold deposits in Ilesha and the tourism potentials of the state should be harnessed.

Darn!! Ijesha folks are great merchants and warriors - salute!

Osun is blessed but poor based on the revenue the state generates and what it gets from the FG. But I think the governor needs to focus more on tourism cos a lot of Yorubas in the new world go there for festivals. There are over 80 million folks practising Yoruba religions in South America and the Caribbean alone and a lot of those folks look towards to all these Osun festivals. Now imagine what will happen if the state governor can make these festivals world class events and create awareness about them everywhere.

Davido's cousins are nice - and bwoi, you need to check the type of crazy bodies these chics have. grin grin

Let me attach the pics of two of them (the first one is Brenda and the 2nd one is Fola):
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 5:02pm On Nov 09, 2015
tupacshakur:


...proudly Ijesha!

Yesi ere? grin

Ijesha lu ere.

Kari o awe, where have you been? Don't tell me you've been busy with Romanis.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 5:06pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


Darn!! Ijesha folks are great merchants and warriors - salute!

Osun is blessed but poor based on the revenue the state generates and what it gets from the FG. But I think the governor needs to focus more on tourism cos a lot of Yorubas in the new world go there for festivals. There are over 80 million folks practising Yoruba religions in South America and the Caribbean alone and a lot of those folks look towards to all these Osun festivals. Now imagine what will happen if the state governor can make these festivals world class events and create awareness about them everywhere.

Davido's cousins are nice - and bwoi, you need to check the type of crazy bodies these chics have. grin grin

Let me attach the pics of two of them (the first one is Brenda and the 2nd one is Fola):

No state in the SW is poor.
A true federal state where all revenues are collected by the state, including VAT (sales tax), mining etc, means no state apart from maybe Ekiti, is poor
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 5:08pm On Nov 09, 2015
IyaIode:

Whatever decision we take (new party or remain in the Apc) It is looking good for us, forget the "loopsided" appointments ( that gave us the Firs). The Yoruba leaders of the Apc are smart men, they have been there before (june 12) and there is a reason why they nominated heavy weight for every position they got.
Fashola, fayemi, osinbajo, fowler, lai, no matter what, these men will be the shining light of this administration.

Tinubu is not stupid, he chose a fragile, old and maybe honest Buhari (remember his fellow elite fulani never wanted him as president)

Kwankwoso's recent outburst and Quimicababes's revelation about a top fulani elite, shows how scared these people are.

2019 is going to be very interesting, Tinubu is a patient smart fellow

You are right Ma'am. They are afraid Pa Buhari might travel before 2019.

The game is indeed "The Game of Thrones".

And, I believe Tinubu knows what he is doing. We can't afford to be at the receiving end anymore.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 5:12pm On Nov 09, 2015
IyaIode:

Whatever decision we take (new party or remain in the Apc) It is looking good for us, forget the "loopsided" appointments ( that gave us the Firs). The Yoruba leaders of the Apc are smart men, they have been there before (june 12) and there is a reason why they nominated heavy weight for every position they got.
Fashola, fayemi, osinbajo, fowler, lai, no matter what, these men will be the shining light of this administration.

Tinubu is not stupid, he chose a fragile, old and maybe honest Buhari (remember his fellow elite fulani never wanted him as president)

Kwankwoso's recent outburst and Quimicababes's revelation about a top fulani elite, shows how scared these people are.

2019 is going to be very interesting, Tinubu is a patient smart fellow

Appointments has never meant anything to the SW apart from getting commiserate numbers employed in the ministry. Yes you expect to be in top positions but as long as the politicians bring the bacon home.... It's OK.
This is exactly why ours are different from the SE.
Their go to Abuja to stuff their mouth and bringing nothing home.
When they do bring, it does address their strategic needs ( e.g the warehouse Jonathan called a port) and for which, they gave their vote.
Later they shout lack of federal presence when the people they voted fail them.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 5:15pm On Nov 09, 2015
[size=48]<IGBO OLODUMARE>[/size]
: Igbo Olodumare, a world within our world, robed in plush vegetative apparel, is simply a mystifying place, and just as its name implies, it is ‘The Forest of the Almighty’. The mysterious forest was first brought to notice by two of Pa Fagunwa’s great works – Ògbójú ode nínú Igbó írúnmolè & Igbó Olódùmarè; and was later translated to English language by the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. He described the forest as the forest of witches, wizards, spirits and a hundred more mysterious things. He wrote of giant snails and crabs, he wrote of things that make one wonder, things that sparks the fire of wanderlust in the reader’s heart. This same forest is present on our land, the land of Oke-Igbo, Ile Oluji-Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The enchanting forest is a two-hour journey from Akure, the state capital. The people of Ile-Oluji are mostly cocoa and oil-palm farmers. They also make a living through palm wine tapping which is also major characteristic occupation in south west of Nigeria. Twenty minutes to the entrance of Igbo- Olodumare, there sits a bizarre-looking village which the people regard as the age-old ‘guard’ of the ancient forest. A visitor cannot but get distracted by the picturesque Ògèrìwèsé Rivulet- the first attraction in the mysterious forest, which the people believe possesses spiritual ability to prevent evil creatures from entering into the village and also neutralize any form of charm evil- minded visitors attempt to take into the forest.Igbo-Olodumare is a rugged terrain, densely punctuated with beautiful inselbergs of varying sizes in-between which thick forest covers intertwine. Continuing along the footpath leading from the river, a t-junction leads to a place called Òkè- Lángbòdò and a place called Ìsálú Òrun- it is from these two places that one links other parts of the forest. It is said that Ìsálú Òrun is not a place where visitors are allowed to go because the place is believed to be the residence of the spirits. The entrance of Òkè-Lángbòdò is marked by a small opening under a big granite rock where prayers are made before entering the mystifying forest. Also at the entrance is a sculptured figure of ancient hunter which Pa Faguwa mentioned in his novel, being a human being before he was supernaturally turned into a rock. The entrance of Òkè-Lángbòdò forest was the exact point the writer described as the site of the occurence. The peak of Òkè-Lángbòdò has ever constituted a daunting challenge for adventurous rock-climbers visiting the forest due to its steep and slippery slopes. Nevertheless, a visit to the forest will not be completely gratifying without an ascent of this hill. On its ascent, one is treated to panoramic views of the entire forest, enchanting landscapes bedecked by the rare ewé àkokò plants adorning the hill tops. Ewé àkokò plant is used for the coronation of a new king in the land. Another important attraction in the mysterious forest is the Aginjù Ìdákéróró (the forest of absolute silence). It is said that the silence in this forest is so palpable that communication becomes a problem between two people standing 4m away from each other. One of the most popular attractions in the mysterious forest is the stygian ‘Bottomless Hole’. Some people believe that the forest is filled with all the mysterious things that had been said about it (especially in the award-winning novel), while some believe they’re all lies. Nevertheless, a visit to the Forest of a thousand demons keeps you craving for more adventure, therefore we say “seeing is believing” .
I find the name fascinating
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 5:15pm On Nov 09, 2015
oduastates:


Appointments has never meant anything to the SW apart from getting commiserate numbers employed in the ministry. Yes you expect to be in top positions but as long as the politicians bring the bacon home.... It's OK.
This is exactly why ours are different from the SE.
Their go to Abuja to stuff their mouth and bringing nothing home.
When they do bring, it does address their strategic needs ( e.g the warehouse Jonathan called a port) and for which, they gave their vote.
Later they shout lack of federal presence when the people they voted fail them.
Well said
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 5:16pm On Nov 09, 2015
[size=48]<IGBO OLODUMARE>[/size]
: Igbo Olodumare, a world within our world, robed in plush vegetative apparel, is simply a mystifying place, and just as its name implies, it is ‘The Forest of the Almighty’. The mysterious forest was first brought to notice by two of Pa Fagunwa’s great works – Ògbójú ode nínú Igbó írúnmolè & Igbó Olódùmarè; and was later translated to English language by the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. He described the forest as the forest of witches, wizards, spirits and a hundred more mysterious things. He wrote of giant snails and crabs, he wrote of things that make one wonder, things that sparks the fire of wanderlust in the reader’s heart. This same forest is present on our land, the land of Oke-Igbo, Ile Oluji-Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The enchanting forest is a two-hour journey from Akure, the state capital. The people of Ile-Oluji are mostly cocoa and oil-palm farmers. They also make a living through palm wine tapping which is also major characteristic occupation in south west of Nigeria. Twenty minutes to the entrance of Igbo- Olodumare, there sits a bizarre-looking village which the people regard as the age-old ‘guard’ of the ancient forest. A visitor cannot but get distracted by the picturesque Ògèrìwèsé Rivulet- the first attraction in the mysterious forest, which the people believe possesses spiritual ability to prevent evil creatures from entering into the village and also neutralize any form of charm evil- minded visitors attempt to take into the forest.Igbo-Olodumare is a rugged terrain, densely punctuated with beautiful inselbergs of varying sizes in-between which thick forest covers intertwine. Continuing along the footpath leading from the river, a t-junction leads to a place called Òkè- Lángbòdò and a place called Ìsálú Òrun- it is from these two places that one links other parts of the forest. It is said that Ìsálú Òrun is not a place where visitors are allowed to go because the place is believed to be the residence of the spirits. The entrance of Òkè-Lángbòdò is marked by a small opening under a big granite rock where prayers are made before entering the mystifying forest. Also at the entrance is a sculptured figure of ancient hunter which Pa Faguwa mentioned in his novel, being a human being before he was supernaturally turned into a rock. The entrance of Òkè-Lángbòdò forest was the exact point the writer described as the site of the occurence. The peak of Òkè-Lángbòdò has ever constituted a daunting challenge for adventurous rock-climbers visiting the forest due to its steep and slippery slopes. Nevertheless, a visit to the forest will not be completely gratifying without an ascent of this hill. On its ascent, one is treated to panoramic views of the entire forest, enchanting landscapes bedecked by the rare ewé àkokò plants adorning the hill tops. Ewé àkokò plant is used for the coronation of a new king in the land. Another important attraction in the mysterious forest is the Aginjù Ìdákéróró (the forest of absolute silence). It is said that the silence in this forest is so palpable that communication becomes a problem between two people standing 4m away from each other. One of the most popular attractions in the mysterious forest is the stygian ‘Bottomless Hole’. Some people believe that the forest is filled with all the mysterious things that had been said about it (especially in the award-winning novel), while some believe they’re all lies. Nevertheless, a visit to the Forest of a thousand demons keeps you craving for more adventure, therefore we say “seeing is believing” .
I find the name fascinating
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 5:17pm On Nov 09, 2015
zimoni:


You are right Ma'am. They are afraid Pa Buhari might travel before 2019.

The game is indeed "The Game of Thrones".

And, I believe Tinubu knows what he is doing. We can't afford to be at the receive end anymore .
Absolutely
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 5:17pm On Nov 09, 2015
oduastates:


I am loving you the more.
The fact you are outside actually make you see the big picture.
Actually, they are waiting in the wings to organise around the feudal arch conservatives from the north because they are soul mates. Those societies are feudal as well.
Did you not see how the politicians rally around Saraki?
The game being played is against buhari's age. If at all the unfortunate thing happens, a well position Saraki will be available to shunt Osinbajo aside while the looting clique is reconstituted.

Lol @ the bold.

I thought I was the only one who saw that. But I don't really talk about it cos you can't wish death on a man, who's the leader of a country.

They saw what happened with Yar Adua and don't want the same thing to repeat itself, hence they positioned all their foot soldiers where they need to be, should old age catch up with the incumbent. Hence I laugh all the time when these APC clowns allude to Tinubu playing some type of game to unseat Saraki and that the rise Saraki has nothing to do with Buhari and the Northern hegemony - wishful thinking. All Saraki needed to do was show his loyalty and it's been game over since then. grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by tupacshakur(m): 5:19pm On Nov 09, 2015
zimoni:


Ijesha lu ere.

Kari o awe, where have you been? Don't tell me you've been busy with Romanis.

Those lines make me miss my maternal Grandma! Neighbours used to call her "Mama Ijesha" way back in the good old years. She spoke nothing but the Ijesha dialect. I remember how she used to recite my Oriki while I was growing up. Back then, I'd be like, "This old woman should shut up, abeg". In retrospect, I was a Fool! grin Today, I'd give my all to have her recite those soothing lines into my ears.

I just dey o, Bro! I'm always off and on due to the constant bans. If I catch those mods ehn...

I see you are fluent in the Ijesha dialect. That's cool! Me sef sabi small. There's this Yoruba actor called "Baba Ijesha". I love watching him as I learn the Ijesha dialect while I do.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 5:22pm On Nov 09, 2015
oduastates:


No state in the SW is poor.
A true federal state where all revenues are collected by the state, including VAT (sales tax), mining etc, means no state apart from maybe Ekiti, is poor

I was alluding to "poor" based on what it gets from the centre vis-a-vis the size of the state.

Osun definitely can be a rich, but right now, it isn't.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Lushore1: 5:23pm On Nov 09, 2015
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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 5:29pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


I was alluding to "poor" based on what it gets from the centre vis-a-vis the size of the state.

Osun definitely can be a rich, but right now, it isn't.

I get you Bro. that is why we have to exit that country. This is why them afenifere folk have a nuisance value.
I do not know but we sure have to work for it rather than continue moaning about a failed state.
As it is, the problems in the country are mounting. We are not even talking about

Desertification and deforestation
Over population
Climate change
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by tupacshakur(m): 5:30pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


Darn!! Ijesha folks are great merchants and warriors - salute!

Osun is blessed but poor based on the revenue the state generates and what it gets from the FG. But I think the governor needs to focus more on tourism cos a lot of Yorubas in the new world go there for festivals. There are over 80 million folks practising Yoruba religions in South America and the Caribbean alone and a lot of those folks look towards to all these Osun festivals. Now imagine what will happen if the state governor can make these festivals world class events and create awareness about them everywhere.

Davido's cousins are nice - and bwoi, you need to check the type of crazy bodies these chics have. grin grin

Let me attach the pics of two of them (the first one is Brenda and the 2nd one is Fola):

Shymexx baba!

The make-up for those babes face too much o! Ki lo de?

You know what? I've never been lucky with Yoruba girls. 90% of my ex-b!tches are Non-yorubas. Most Yoruba girls too dey conservative and "old-school". I love them wild, you know. grin

My present B!tch is Efik and her ass and boobs will make IlekeHD, modath and IyaIode green with envy. grin

As I told you sometimes ago, when it's time to walk down the aisle, she's got to be Yoruba. My kids' got no choice but to speak Yoruba, a wish that would be almost impossible with a Non-Yoruba mother.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 5:34pm On Nov 09, 2015
Shymm3x:


Lol @ the bold.

I thought I was the only one who saw that. But I don't really talk about it cos you can't wish death on a man, who's the leader of a country.

They saw what happened with Yar Adua and don't want the same thing to repeat itself, hence they positioned all their foot soldiers where they need to be, should old age catch up with the incumbent. Hence I laugh all the time when these APC clowns allude to Tinubu playing some type of game to unseat Saraki and that the rise Saraki has nothing to do with Buhari and the Northern hegemony - wishful thinking. All Saraki needed to do was show his loyalty and it's been game over since then. grin

Ha, many do not see it.
As it is, I will quote ambassador John Campbell

"Nigeria is on the brink ". My short and long term forecast for the country is not encouraging.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 5:38pm On Nov 09, 2015
tupacshakur:


Those lines make me miss my maternal Grandma! Neighbours used to call her "Mama Ijesha" way back in the good old years. She spoke nothing but the Ijesha dialect. I remember how she used to recite my Oriki while I was growing up. Back then, I'd be like, "This old woman should shut up, abeg". In retrospect, I was a Fool! grin Today, I'd give my all to have her recite those soothing lines into my ears.

I just dey o, Bro! I'm always off and on due to the constant bans. If I catch those mods ehn...

I see you are fluent in the Ijesha dialect. That's cool! Me sef sabi small. There's this Yoruba actor called "Baba Ijesha". I love watching him as I learn the Ijesha dialect while I do.


Baba Re A Gbe.....Omo Yeye Mii.


I'm not really fluent at speaking our dialect jarey, I wish I could speak fluently. I grew up at Ife, I speak Ife dialect more than I speak Ijesha.

Oodua A Gbe A Oooooo.

Have a blessed day Bro.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 5:39pm On Nov 09, 2015
tupacshakur:


Shymexx baba!

The make-up for those babes face too much o! Ki lo de?

You know what? I've never been lucky with Yoruba girls. 90% of my ex-b!tches are Non-yorubas. Most Yoruba girls too dey conservative and "old-school". I love them wild, you know. grin

My present B!tch is Efik and her ass and boobs will make IlekeHD, modath and IyaIode green with envy. grin

As I told you sometimes ago, when it's time to walk down the aisle, she's got to be Yoruba. My kids' got no choice but to speak Yoruba, a wish that would be almost impossible with a Non-Yoruba mother.

I don't wanna be rude, but I think we should all go back to viewing ilekeh as a-sexual....as in no gender.

Shym3x and co, please let's not turn this thread into a my ex is a non-yoruba bytch.....and azz/boobs. That's just a request from a sour old lady. huh.

You're scaring me off.....literally.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Lushore1: 5:43pm On Nov 09, 2015
Oladipo Omishore (la familia) grin grin grin grin

(born 1986), professionally known as Dot da Genius, is an American record producer and mixing engineer from Brooklyn, New York City. He is perhaps best known for producing "Day 'n' Nite", the debut single of friend, frequent collaborator and American recording artist Kid Cudi, with whom he later formed a rock band with known as WZRD.[1] Engaged in various music production ventures, Dot da Genius has also signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Group, launched his own label HeadBanga Muzik Group and has since employed a mix engineer (Jay Powell). He has also collaborated with several prominent artists in the music industry, such as King Chip and Jhené Aiko, among others.

Life and career
1986–2005: Early life

Oladipo Omishore is from the Brooklyn borough of New York City. His parents always encouraged his interest in music, and at the age of seven, his father sent him to the Brooklyn Music School for piano lessons, where he studied with legendary teacher Tom Coote. Dot Da Genius preferred playing the guitar, but learning how to play the keyboard was very beneficial later in life when he started producing. He attended Polytechnic Institute of New York University in New York, where he studied electrical engineering and graduated in 2009.
2006–2009: Career beginnings and producing for Kid Cudi

Omishore began his career in sound-mixing in 2003 at Polytechnic University by using Image-Line's FL Studio program. In 2004, Omishore created a studio in his basement with equipment bought by his parents and would later call it "Head Banga Muzik Studios." After gaining attention for his production, he decided to change locations to the Brewery Recording Studio. In May 2009, Da Genius partnered up with Andrew Krivonos, owner of Brewery Recording Studio, and helped move the studio to North Brooklyn in a new facility.

Dot Da Genius and Kid Cudi met in 2006, and they lived together for two years. Both artists found a genuine liking for one another, and chose to work with each other on several music productions. "Day N' Nite" turned out to be the biggest hit production that both of them worked on together, with Da Genius providing the beats and CuDi rapping and singing over the music. He produced the song in Head Banga Muzik Studios, and used several different methods of mixing and synthesizing the beats on this track. The song took a total of two days to complete, from the instrumental being made to the track's final arrangements. No edits were made after that two-day process ended. It was finished in 2007 and became popular two years later, in 2009. "Day N' Nite" reached the top three in the United States and the United Kingdom. It was released under the labels GOOD Music, Fool's Gold Records, Universal Motown Records, and Data Records. It is featured on the album Man on the Moon: The End of Day.
2010–present: WZRD
Main articles: WZRD (band) and WZRD (album)

WZRD is Dot Da Genius and Kid Cudi's collaboration alternative rock band. Kid Cudi focuses on the vocals, while Da Genius is responsible for the production. Together, they produced a self-made album titled WZRD. A lot of their inspiration behind the album was from their love for Nirvana, The Pixies, and Pink Floyd. They recorded much of the album in either their tour bus while they were on the road, or Cudi's basement studio in Hollywood Hills.This album contained absolutely no profanity, including the "n word" that many rappers loosely use.The album was first released on February 28, 2012. It reportedly sold 70,499 copies in its opening week. Although Cudi finds the marketing and promotion of the album weak by Universal Music Group, it landed the number three spot on the album sales chart. Universal Music Group also allegedly under-shipped copies of the album. While "Dose of Dopeness" was released prior to the release of WZRD, it was not featured on the album.
Personal life

Omishore has one daughter. Among his favorite albums of all time are Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, Dr. Dre's The Chronic, Outkast's ATLiens, and Coldplay's Viva la Vida. His tools of choice include the Roland MV-8000, Korg Triton LE, Yamaha Motif ES8, and Logic Pro 8. In September 2014, American singer-songwriter Jhene Aiko, revealed she and Omishore were in a relationship. The couple often has conversations on twitter, something that is loved by their fans.

Production discography
Main article: Dot da Genius production discography
See also: WZRD discography.

Awards and nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result

2009 Day 'n' Nite BET Hip Hop Award for Track of the Year Nominated
Day 'n' Nite BET Hip Hop Award for Best Hip Hop Video Nominated

Grammy Awards
Year Nominated Work Award Result
2010 "Day 'n' Nite" Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance Nominated
"Day 'n' Nite" Grammy Award for Best Rap Song Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result
2009 "Day 'n' Nite" MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist Nominated
mtvU Woodie Awards
Year Nominated Work Award Result
2009 "Day 'n' Nite Best Video Woodie Nominated

Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 5:44pm On Nov 09, 2015
IlekeHD:


I don't wanna be rude, but I think we should all go back to viewing ilekeh as a-sexual....as in no gender.

Shym3x and co, please let's not turn this thread into a my ex is a non-yoruba bytch.....and azz/boobs. That's just a request from a sour old lady. huh.

You're scaring me off.....literally.



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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 5:45pm On Nov 09, 2015
@wizguy

Posting twice.
oduastates:

Appointments has never meant anything to the SW apart from getting commiserate numbers employed in the ministry. Yes you expect to be in top positions but as long as the politicians bring the bacon home.... It's OK.
This is exactly why ours are different from the SE.
Their go to Abuja to stuff their mouth and bringing nothing home.
When they do bring, it does address their strategic needs ( e.g the warehouse Jonathan called a port) and for which, they gave their vote.
Later they shout lack of federal presence when the people they voted fail them.

Positions has neither benefitted the SW/SE/SS people. Let's be honest. Each politician may have had a good intention prior to moving to Abuja, but their efforts are often drowned out by the urges of the "one nigerian" nonsense, or the appearance thereof.

Anyone dying on top of a politician is a fool.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 5:45pm On Nov 09, 2015
IlekeHD:


I don't wanna be rude, but I think we should all go back to viewing ilekeh as a-sexual....as in no gender.

Shym3x and co, please let's not turn this thread into a my ex is a non-yoruba bytch.....and azz/boobs. That's just a request from a sour old lady. huh.

You're scaring me off.....literally.

Darn! Queen Tiye, this thread is about Yoruba commonwealth and the plights of all Yorubas. grin

My darg, tupachsakur, was just talking about his struggles, as a Yoruba son. I think the topic covers that as well, since he's the supreme ruler of Ijeshaland. Shyte, Ijesha folks and Ekitiparapo are one! cool
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 5:48pm On Nov 09, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:




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grin grin grin cheesy

lol I need shym3x to refocus. He's such a smart fellow and I've learned a lot from him, but that guy likes women like no one's business.

Shymm3x:

Darn! Queen Tiye, this thread is about Yoruba commonwealth and the plights of all Yorubas. grin
My darg, tupachsakur, was just talking about his struggles, as a Yoruba son. I think the topic covers that as well, since he's the supreme ruler of Ijeshaland. Shyte, Ijesha folks and Ekitiparapo are one! cool

I have no problem with any Yoruba group lol. I don't even see group, I see thriving nation.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 5:48pm On Nov 09, 2015
zimoni:


Baba Re A Gbe.....Omo Yeye Mii.


I'm not really fluent at speaking our dialect jarey, I wish I could speak fluently. I grew up at Ife, I speak Ife dialect more than I speak Ijesha.

Oodua A Gbe A Oooooo.

Have a blessed day Bro.


Not much difference if you ask me.

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