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Okoroawusa:
George Obiozor died few days ago but was kept quiet

Wow

Sad sad sad. Not in this elections times

amechispeaks:
How Nigerian Rappers Can Bounce Back In 2023:

Written By Amechi Okoli

We all know that Nigerian rappers are no longer running the show.

Gone are the days when the likes of Ruggedman, 2 Shotz, MI, and Freestyle had the biggest songs on air. Because as we can all see, Afrobeats music has completely taken over the Nigerian music industry.

This is quite strange, because according to Billboard, hip hop is the most popular music genre in the world. So why isn’t it popping anymore in Nigeria?

Whatever the reasons for its decline, here’s how Nigerian rap can bounce back in 2023!

1. Ride The Afrobeats Wave

Once Nigerian rappers can put their pride aside and accept that we are in the Afrobeats era, then they will be more open to exploring the sound.

This is not to say that our rappers should switch to singing. Rather, they should explore some groove-friendly Afrobeats instrumentals and rap over them.

This strategy worked for American rappers when they rode the dancehall and reggaeton wave in the mid-2000s, so why not?

Busta Rhyme’s “Make It Clap” remix with Sean Paul still bangs in clubs today!

2. Feature Afrobeats Singers

Rapping over Afrobeats instrumentals is great, but taking it one step further by featuring Afrobeats singers will produce better sing-along melodies, and of course, greater chances of success among the Nigerian audience.

3. Repackage For The Ladies And The Ballers

American rappers made some money in the 70s and 80s, but it wasn’t until the 90s that they started to rake in millions of Dollars.

Why? Because the ones who were serious about the business side of rap started dressing fly, popping champagne, driving Benzes, and using half-naked models in their videos.

Simply put, a Mase music video was more interesting to watch than a KRS-One music video.

The world is filled with vanity, so who do you think will attract more attention?

4. Improve The Flow

With Nigerian hip hop, the way our rappers deliver is sometimes the problem. They focus too much on bars and they completely forget about the flow, which leaves their songs so bland and unentertaining.

One Nigerian rapper that understands the importance of the flow is Ladipoe. Just listen to his verse on the Mavins all-star track (Overdose). Even the Afrobeats Singers couldn’t outshine him on the song, all thanks to his flow!

5. Target The International Audience

For Nigerian rappers who are not interested in switching their style or sound, then the best thing to do in 2023 is to target the international market.

Underground boom bap rap might not be the biggest thing in America right now, but at least the market still has fans who are willing to pay for that kind of music.

You don’t need a big budget to target them either. Just pay for social media ads and choose your ideal audience.

Well, I hope this helps, and I hope Nigerian hip hop puts a strong foot forward in 2023.

Kindly share this article so that other hip hoppers can read it too.

Follow me on IG @amechi_okoli, and be rest assured that I’ll keep writing for the culture. Peace!

Written By Amechi Okoli

Hey can I post this on gist.am?

Japa: Why Are Nigerians Abroad Less Religious And Do Not Blame Village People?

https://gist.am/q/japa-why-are-nigerians-abroad-less-religious-and-do-not-blame-village-people

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SReporters:
By Jett-Iyke Amaechi

I asked a friend that traveled abroad when he told me about the decline in his spiritual life.

"Or is it that they don't allow you pray over there? Tell me."

The abroad guy responded, "No, it is not so. You are allowed to pray here.

But when you get here you will realize that a lot of things that we perceive to be spiritual are not.

They are a product of failures, from government and ourselves.

You will meet a system and an ideology that will challenge your previous beliefs.

Imagine that here, you don't pray to fill gas, own a house, a car, go to school or have your children attend one of the best schools.

But in Nigeria, sometimes you even pray to have your three square meal per day."

"The thing tire me." I replied.

Then he continued, "You don't even pray to get a job.

There are agencies saddled with that responsibility and they do their best to get you a job in 2 months.

And once you get that job your life becomes a product of leverage, the one we acknowledge as grace in Nigeria.

But this grace doesn't come from above, it comes from the government.

Your child can even go to university and graduate without paying a dime.

As the child begins to work, the government will gradually deducts his fees from his salary in a way that it won't even affect the child.

Under such atmosphere, if it's you, you will change and behave like me.

You won't even suspect your uncles, you will know they have no hand in your failure or success.

I don't suspect my uncle's anymore. Infact, I even call them on phone now.

We are closer than before. Life is really a mystery.

A traveller is wiser than a gray-haired man.

But I will advise you, you know the government we have, do your best and come to this place.

You will thank God you did."

At this instance, I was weak. " So our government had made us to hate our uncles like this when we should have loved them.

Oh! As I have become an uncle now, tomorrow my nephews and nieces will hate me thinking that I'm responsible for their failures.

When I'm innocent. God forbid! Some of our uncles may be dying in silence of their innocency.

God will help them.

So, our government made us pray about every issue of life no matter how small and jump from one prayer house to another.

It shall not be well with them." I concluded.

" I think you now understand," We ended the call.

I was in deep thinking of what to do.

"Should we all leave this country and runaway? No, all of us aren't meant to travel overseas." I muttered those words.

But you that read to this point, what do you think?

https://www.solutionreporters.com/2022/12/24/why-do-nigerians-become-less-religious-when-they-travel-abroad/

nice one
repackaged here
https://gist.am/q/japa-why-are-nigerians-abroad-less-religious-and-do-not-blame-village-people

Capitalism. They forcing people to spend? I wish the old Nokia 3310 can still work, that’s what I will be using. Who needs smartphones when I don’t even have any soro chia media?

Video - Vivica Fox And Patience Ozokwor? Mama G Has Entered Hollywood!

https://gist.am/q/vivica-fox-and-patience-ozokwor-mama-g-has-entered-hollywood

Hmm

Ok

wow

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Audio couple

There is nothing we can do about it. These Arabs are now super powerful. They can shut the world down just with a little of their policies so the west thread carefully. Saudi is already bidding to host the World Cup in 2030. They will use money and shut FIFA execs up.

We need to focus on Nigeria and Africa, and create our own power so that our youths will not continue to migrate to this countries to be slaves.

In Your Opinion, Who Do You Think Was Nigeria's Best-ever President?
https://gist.am/q/in-your-opinion-who-do-you-think-was-nigerias-best-ever-president

Ok

Nice one

Na wa o

Chai

samuelson06:
I'm still wondering if the White guys can try this sh!t in Nigeria. If they can't cohabit with the people, why not leave? What is it with tempting them all the time? If SA starts their xenophobia now, I hope they'll be able to fight back.

You will be shocked to know that white people got there before the blacks. History is crazy.

this story touch me aswear. I wish he did not commit suicide

future of lagos trains

Cute

chudez0147:
DamnNigga
Please op what's the difference between vloggers and bloggers ?? Thank you

Vlogger is video content only and blogger is any content

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Shout out to all World Cup commentators on here. I enjoyed reading and watch the World Cup with you guys.

There will be a Christmas giveaway today and the 26th on Gist

Tonypen247:
Interesting

True

Chai

Sad

The US spend $100 to destroy $1.

Only God knows how much naira will be destroyed with N800b. Probably 1m only.

Amen