Pro Randy Marchity

9 reasons why reading books should be part of your life: 1. Highway of Knowledge: Books offer a vast reservoir of knowledge on virtually any subject imaginable. Dive deep into history, science, philosophy, or explore new hobbies and interests. 2. Enhanced Vocabulary: Regular reading exposes you to a wider range of vocabulary, improving your communication skills and comprehension. 3. Memory Boost: Studies suggest that reading can help sharpen your memory and cognitive function, while keeping your mind active and engaged. 4. Stress reduction: Slowing down with a good book can be a form of mental escape, providing a temporary reprieve from daily anxieties and a chance to relax. 5. Improved Focus and Concentration: In today's world full of distractions, reading strengthens your ability to focus and concentrate for long periods of time. 6. Empathy and Perspective: Stepping into the shoes of fictional characters allows you to develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives. 7. Enhanced Creativity: Reading exposes you to new ideas and thought processes, which can spark your own creativity and problem-solving skills. 8. Stronger Writing Skills: Delving into well-written prose can improve your writing style, sentence structure, and overall clarity of communication. 9. Improved sleep quality: Swap screen time for a book before bed. The calming nature of reading can help you relax and unwind, promoting better quality sleep.

In 1983, long before the advent of social media, Mike Ejeagha released a song in his popular folklore storytelling style titled "Ka esi le onye isi oche", which told the story of how the elephant was tricked by the tortoise and used as a gift towards the marriage of the princess and tortoise.

In 2024 and 41 years later, Brainjotter, the popular skitmaker used a part of the chorus ending in "gwo gwo gwo m" for his funny dance steps. Many people have recreated his dance steps using the soundtrack and made the song more popular on social media.

If you have ever wondered if your craft can influence generations, do not lose hope and continue creating. Pa Mike is 94 years old this year, and people from different ages are using his sound across many platforms.

Your time may never come, and that is true, but how will you know unless you try? And long after you've stopped trying, someone can pick your work and give it renewed attention.

You may be gone by then, but as Mama Peace said years ago, your manhood will remain with us.

Keep creating.

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