Alpha Samuel II

With Bauchi To The World – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Since the fallout between Nasir El-Rufai and the APC administration led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we have been hearing a series of revelations from El-Rufai, revelations that likely would never have come to light if he were still politically aligned with the APC government.

Let’s be honest: if El-Rufai was still dining at the same table with the APC government, these disclosures probably wouldn’t exist, and the government, in turn, might not have moved to investigate him either.

This situation reflects the kind of political environment we find ourselves in this country, where alliances often determine narratives, and loyalty can influence scrutiny.

Politics, indeed, can be a very dirty game.

Alpha Samuel II

90% Of National Assembly Members Won't Make It If Elections were Transparent — Sowore

Let me weigh in on the ongoing comparison between Wizkid and Fela.

First, it must be clearly stated that Fela Anikulapo Kuti is, without argument, a Nigerian music legend, he is the pioneer of Afrobeat, and his music did not only entertain but challenged power, shaped political consciousness, and laid the foundation for much of the Nigerian and African sound we hear and see today. His influence goes beyond music; it is cultural, social, and historical.

Secondly, when comparing artists of the calibre of Fela and Wizkid, there are numerous factors that must be considered before arriving at any conclusion about who is bigger. These factors include talent, artistry work, creativity and originality, influence, commercial success, work ethic and professionalism, global reach, and legacy. Music greatness is multi-dimensional, not a one size fits all.

However, I personally believe that it is fundamentally unfair to compare two artists who existed in completely different eras. They operated under different social realities, industry structures, technologies, audiences, and expectations. Fela fought military regimes with raw, revolutionary music in an analog era, while Wizkid thrives in a digital, globalized industry where streaming, branding, and international collaborations define success.

For me, both artists are the biggest and best in their respective eras. Fela defined and birthed a movement; Wizkid globalized and commercialized the movement of African music on an unprecedented scale. Each fulfilled a role that was unique to their time.
Therefore, this comparison should not exist in the first place. Greatness does not always need rivalry. Sometimes, it is better understood by context. Fela is Fela. Wizkid is Wizkid. Both are giants, just standing on different timelines.

Alpha Samuel II

Family dynamics play a powerful role in shaping marriages. A woman is more likely to treat her husband the way she grew up seeing her mother treat her father, just as a man is more likely to treat his wife the way he saw his father treat his mother while growing up.