CALLING ON GOD

The Guardian publisher urges security consciousness, trust in God

By Isaac Taiwo

 

09 February 2023   |   4:06 am 

 

Publisher, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru

Ubani blames bad leadership for Nigeria’s woes

Publisher of The Guardian Newspapers, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru has called on Nigerians to be more security-conscious in the face of different challenges confronting the country and, above all, trust God for their maximum protection.

She added that Nigerians should be very conscious of the choice of leadership and never to be biased in the coming elections, as she prayed God to take over the country’s leadership.

The publisher spoke as a Special Guest of Honour yesterday at the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) Founder’s Day Lecture and Awards with the theme, ‘Credible Elections: A Desired Paradigm Shift and Pathway to Responsible Governance’, which held at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Guest Speaker at the occasion, Monday Ubani, narrowed down the problem of moving the country forward to bad leadership, as Nigeria has been unlucky to be consistently run by bad leaders who are greedy and unpatriotic, turning the country to their personal property.

He cited the Naira redesign policy, which has brought untold sufferings to Nigerians, adding that any policy, no matter the intention, that brings suffering on the governed, could only be made by bad leaders, who are not concerned about the citizenry.

The human rights activist called on Nigerians to leverage the Electoral Act that has made some innovative provisions in terms of deployment of technology in the electoral process.

He charged Nigerians to also improve the human factor by changing their parameters in the choice of their leaders, which had been dictated by primordial sentiments.

The President and Board Chairman, BSN, Bishop Timothy Banwo, said for the country to move forward, Nigerians should elevate the God factor and believe in the Bible.

General Secretary/CEO of BSN, Samuel Sanusi, said the event was organised to remember the good works done over the years by the founders of BSN and to award people who have done well in their works, as he solicited assistance to spread the Bible across the various languages in Nigeria. 

 

"May God Keep Protecting You": Nigerian Soldier on His Knees Prays in Uncompleted Building, Video Goes Viral Thursday, February 09, 2023 at 8:53 AM by Victor Duru A Nigerian male army personnel has earned the admiration of many people after he was recorded praying The military man is seen on his knees praying fervently with a bible on his bed and anointing oil in hand The soldier said if he doesn't pray, the enemy will make a mess of him and that God is the only one he can turn to in times of war PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters! A video of a Nigerian soldier praying fervently in an uncompleted building has warmed hearts on the net. In the TikTok clip, the military man in his uniform knelt facing a bed in an uncompleted building as he made supplications to God. Nigerian soldier praying on his knees, soldier praying The Nigerian soldier prayed on his knees. Photo Credit: @mrfreshdesire Source: TikTok He had his bible in one hand and an anointing oil in the other. At some point, he dropped the bible on the bed as he intensified his prayers. His rifle could be seen at the edge of his bed. Read also "Come and beat me": Man wearing only boxers creates a scene inside bank in trending video, Nigerians react Captioning the clip, he said that he prays so Satan doesn't make a mess of him. PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! "If I no pray stain will make mess on me," he wrote. He explained that it is only God he can call upon in times of war. Via his TikTok handle, @mrfreshdesire, the social media savvy soldier shares videos of his activities. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/people/1519002-god-protecting-nigerian-soldier-knees-prays-uncompleted-building-video-viral/

"May God Keep Protecting You": Nigerian Soldier on His Knees Prays in Uncompleted Building, Video Goes Viral Thursday, February 09, 2023 at 8:53 AM by Victor Duru A Nigerian male army personnel has earned the admiration of many people after he was recorded praying The military man is seen on his knees praying fervently with a bible on his bed and anointing oil in hand The soldier said if he doesn't pray, the enemy will make a mess of him and that God is the only one he can turn to in times of war PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters! A video of a Nigerian soldier praying fervently in an uncompleted building has warmed hearts on the net. In the TikTok clip, the military man in his uniform knelt facing a bed in an uncompleted building as he made supplications to God. Nigerian soldier praying on his knees, soldier praying The Nigerian soldier prayed on his knees. Photo Credit: @mrfreshdesire Source: TikTok He had his bible in one hand and an anointing oil in the other. At some point, he dropped the bible on the bed as he intensified his prayers. His rifle could be seen at the edge of his bed. Read also "Come and beat me": Man wearing only boxers creates a scene inside bank in trending video, Nigerians react Captioning the clip, he said that he prays so Satan doesn't make a mess of him. PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! "If I no pray stain will make mess on me," he wrote. He explained that it is only God he can call upon in times of war. Via his TikTok handle, @mrfreshdesire, the social media savvy soldier shares videos of his activities. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/people/1519002-god-protecting-nigerian-soldier-knees-prays-uncompleted-building-video-viral/

MIRACLE FROM TURKEY

Video: Christian Atsu’s family sings praises to God after footballer’s rescue

Emmanuel Ayamga

February 7, 2023 4:57 PM 

The family house of Christian Atsu was overtaken by joy following news that the footballer has been pulled out of a rubble caused by the earthquake in Turkey.

Video: Christian Atsu’s family sings praises to God after footballer’s rescue

On Monday, it emerged that the 31-year-old winger had been trapped in the rubble after a devastating earthquake hit the country.

Atsu, who currently plays for Turkish side Hatayspor, had been trapped under the rubble together with the club’s sporting director Taner Savut.

However, after hours of searching for the duo, it was confirmed on Tuesday morning that the Ghanaian has finally been found alive and is receiving treatment at a hospital.

Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu (left) was found alive after being buried in rubble by the massive earthquake in TurkeyAP; Burak Kara/Getty Images Business Insider USA

A visit to the footballer’s family house in Accra by sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah showed the ecstasy with which they received the news of his rescue.

In a video shared on YouTube, the Peace FM head of sports spoke to Atsu's senior brother and other members of his family, who were captured singing praises to God for rescuing their kin.

The footballer’s senior brother Isaac Yeye Twasam said: "The entire nation backed us in prayers so I knew God will deliver my brother. Although we heard the news, we wanted to confirm it from the club. So I called the agent and we kept in touch."

Atsu’s aunty, Mama Comfort, also added: “We’ve been unable to sleep, I have been praying. Everyone has been calling from friends to church members. His brother informed me that he has been found at dawn. I want to thank Ghanaians for their love and support. They have been more than a family.”

Christian Atsu Twasam Pulse Ghana

Meanwhile, Atsu sustained some injuries after being rescued from the rubble that he was trapped in for over 24 hours.

This was confirmed by Hatayspor manager Mustafa Özat, who said the club’s sporting director was, however, yet to be found.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also reported earlier that the Ghanaian winger was having difficulties with breathing after being rescued.

“Christian Atsu has been found alive and has now been rescued from the rubble and transported to hospital after suffering injuries to his right foot and suffering from breathing difficulties. Stay strong, Chris!” Romano wrote on Facebook.

Watch the video of Atsu's family's reaction below:

Emmanuel Ayamga Writer with special interest in sports and other stories of social interest. Follow him on Twitter @TheAyamga

 

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SOURCE:  https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/christian-atsus-family-sings-praises-to-god-after-footballers-rescue-video/ee2ss3d

GOD STUFF

How This NFL Star Found God Through Injury

Published: February 6, 2023

Photo from ninersnews.com

How This NFL Star Found God Through Injury

By Movieguide® Contributor

NFL star Bryant Young recently shared how a career-threatening injury caused him to turn to God. 

“Toward the beginning of my career, in 1998 to be exact, I had a very severe injury,” Bryant shared in a Sports Spectrum interview. “Here I am flat on my back, and I was in so much pain. It was a wake-up call for me, and it was that God moment where God had my attention.”

“There was nothing I could do. I couldn’t run, I couldn’t escape, I couldn’t do anything physically, and God just really started to speak into my heart,” he added. 

For Bryant, spiritual growth came from the people God put in his life, and he emphasized the importance of being open with others.

“At that time, God strategically placed awesome people, God-fearing godly men in my life that really challenged me to grow in a very unique way.”

“There were times where I didn’t invite those relationships, or I put up that curtain and that facade,” he explained. “But God really challenged me to begin to tear down those walls and allow people to see the real me and my brokenness and be authentic and be vulnerable in those moments.”

Bryant continued to seek God, and “It became very real in that relationship as God continued to speak my life and as those men began to challenge me.”

“My relationship with Christ became very real,” he concluded. 

The former San Fransisco 49ers defensive lineman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

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LANGA ATHLETICS

Absa donates running shoes to Langa running club

19 Nov 2021

Absa donates running shoes to Langa running club

Posted at 21:13h in Uncategorized by Adnaan Mohamed

Absa donates running shoes to township running club ahead of Absa Cape Town 12K CITYRUN

CAPE TOWN, 19 November: Ahead of the Absa sponsored RUN YOUR CITY Series, the Proudly Pan-African bank, Absa, partnered with the Langa Running Club as part of their role in society strategy to create a meaningful impact and develop communities it operates in. The purpose-led bank hosted a brief handover of much needed running apparel to athletes from the running club in the township of KwaLanga, outside of Cape Town.

Absa Managing Executive, Relationship Banking for Western Cape and Eastern Cape, John Tshabalala, says the bank wants to play a leading role in the upliftment of its customers and communities across the country through key partnerships and initiatives that unearth, foster and profile Africa’s greatest talent.

Elite runner Paige Mackenzie receives new running shoes from Absa Photo:Supplied

“Absa prides itself in making possibilities come to life and as part of the Absa Cape Town 12K CITYRUN, we wanted to empower runners with assets they need to achieve their performance goals. The Langa Running club has 380 members and our ambition is to see every member of this club participate in the next Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and hopefully represent the country in this sport in the future,” says John

Langa Running Club Chairman, Aubrey Isaacs, is elated by the visit from the bank and mentioned that it augurs well for the development of running in the township.

ASA president James Moloi

“Many of our club members are juniors who still have a long way to go in the sport of running. This gesture by Absa will inspire not only them but their peers to take the sport seriously and use it to better their lives,” he said.

“We would also like to thank Absa for donating running shoes to our four elite lady athletes who will be taking part in this weekend’s Absa Cape Town 12K CITYRUN, the impact that such a donation has on a township club goes a long way in boosting their confidence and hopefully they will deliver some stellar results this weekend,” he added.

The Absa Cape Town 12K CITYRUN will take place this coming Sunday 21 November from the Woodbridge Bus station until the Cape Town CBD. For more Information go to https://www.thecapetown12.com.

John Tshabalala announces donation to the Langa running club Photo: Supplied

 

LANGA @ 100

Cape Town Rapper Boolz Takes Over Langa For 'Aphe Kapa' [Behind-The-Scenes]

Shiba Melissa Mazaza

 

Cape Town Rude World Records rapper Boolz takes over Langa for the "Aphe Kapa" music video shot by The Visual Content Gang.

All photos by The Visual Content Gang (The VCG)

On a colourful day pumped up with BMX, hot pink catsuits, “smileys” (cooked sheep heads) and car washes, Cape Town-based rapper/producer Boolz took over the Langa township to shoot the video for "Aphe Kapa." The single comes from his latest EP, Bring Tha Hate, the follow-up to his 2013 debut, SOS/Straight Outta Skom. The EP, which was produced alongside Terrasoul, resulted in Boolz being signed earlier this year by Cape Town label Rude World Records. With a new single, "Ekasi," set to drop on the 15th of this month, Boolz is rising fast in the city and beyond.

The "Aphe Kapa" video, shot by audio-visual heavyweights The VCG, features cameos by some of the city’s most notable and talented creatives, such as the outspoken Dope Saint Jude, director Chris Kets, art sexpert Laura Windvogel (aka Lady $kollie), Swiss beatsmith import Maloon TheBoom and graffiti champion Skubalisto. Like the video, Boolz's new album is fresh, clean-and-concisely put together with hints of trap, kwaito, electronic downbeat and rap true to the artist’s no-fear personality. Read our short Q&A with the video's director, Takezito below, and see above for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look on the set of "Aphe Kape" with Boolz and the VCG. 

Shiba for Okayafrica: What's your take on Cape Town as a creative space for musicians like Boolz and the people who make things happen for the scene such as you guys at the VCG [The Visual Content Gang]?

Takezito: Cape Town is a great place to come up with ideas, but not that great for executing them. There's lots of meetings and networking sessions, but not any financial or productive assistance– just a lot of talk. We're tackling this by taking a guerrilla/street approach to producing material that speaks to the masses in Cape Town. There is a lot of circle jerking in this city but there are underground platforms like Cold Turkey and YOH! that give a platform to up-and-coming talent and keeps the music scene innovative.

OKA: What was putting together the overall production like? Who was involved and how do you feel about the finished product?

Takezito: It was a really smooth, but tough process – lots of hard work but all the stars aligned to make it happen. I did a lot of the work myself, as is common with any passion project I undertake (I like to get my hands dirty) but I had a great core team working with me who helped the hustle and everyone played their part. My Assistant Director, Chris Kets, helped me push the concept and did a lot of hustling. Lady$Kollie made sure that we got the right aesthetic feel in the video by sourcing and producing the props and casting key people such Jana 'Babez' Terblance who plays the unusual video vixen. Tracy-Lee Rosslind did an amazing job of getting and making the freshest styling. My business and creative partner Zunaid The Editor annihilated the edit and second camerawork. Skubalisto did a dope job on the graf. Zahier Isaacs, founder and maker at Fly Wheel Chariots supplied his hand-made bikes, which made the video pop. Also, when you're in the kasi, there's always someone who has what you need and is willing to help out - this video would not be possible without the help of Boolz' clique who were basically the crew and cast of the video. Last but not least, Zunaid's wife, Angelique, did the catering because at The Visual Content Gang it's always a family affair - we like to keep it #GangRelated. We are all extremely proud of the outcome of our combined efforts.

OKA: Lastly, what would you like viewers to take from the track and video once they've seen it?

Takezito: That Cape Town is more than just pretty scenery – there's a lot of real life going on too that sometimes gets lost in the touristy vibe. There's a bit of underlying meaning or thought-starters in the video for people to consider if they want to analyse it, which I hope some do. There's a bit of race and gender concepts in there. A bit of cultural dichotomies, maybe. But at the end of the day, this is a music video so I want people to be left thinking: Boolz is the shit and Cape Town is the shit and we're having fun doing what we want and love. "Aphe Kapa Sizpholele, Aphe Kapa Sizmamele!"

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KWAITO STARS from Langa

Producer's POV: DJ Fosta & DJ OD

Watch DJ Fosta & DJ OD lay down an uptempo kwaito track at their home studio in Langa, Cape Town.

 

Written by Themba Kriger

 

1 min readPublished on 15.11.2017 · 10:49 UTC+2

 

4 minProducer's POV: DJ Fosta & DJ OD

 

Heading up 021 Records out of Langa, Cape Town, DJ Fosta and DJ OD are helping shape Cape Town's house, kwaito and sjoko joko scene. Rooted in musicianship and live performance, the two create tracks for the dance floor using a combination of live samples and synthesis. Watch as they show their thought process as they put together the track "It's a Party" and listen to the full track below.

 

SOURCE: https://www.redbull.com/za-en/Producers%20POV%20DJ%20Fosta%20%20DJ%20OD