17-Year Old OAU Student Crowned ‘Iyalorisa Of Yoruba’!

                                         

Wonders, they say, shall never end. This best describes a situation where a 17-year old girl who is a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) named Omitonade Ifawemimo, was made the head of a women occult group in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The attractive looking girl, we heard, possesses spiritual powers and wields great influence among her fellow cultists who are much older with some old enough to be her grandmother!

Surprised at her status at just 17, this magazine asked how she felt controlling women of her grandma’s age and her being a student; Iyalorisa, as she is now being referred, said “firstly, age has nothing to do with understanding the basics of belief, as the learning process and initiation rites start from a tender age which in turn makes one in that path has vast knowledge about the mystical and what one holds firmly as a way of life. In view of this, having understood the basics and passing through my initiation rites, I have qualified to be Iyalorisa”.

So, why starting very much early and not wait until after schooling or why even go to school at all; “That was not part of the doctrines. Aside from the fact that I was born into it, to be versatile and be experienced in my faith, it is of great importance not to be distracted with activities that can effect derailing. All knowledge gained at tender age, used rightly and propagated in the right channel, lives with one forever till death. As for the school, I am studying Economics. Education is distinct from religion; religion is the process of receiving or giving systematic instructions, especially at school. To be an undergraduate studying Economics is to fulfill my educational upliftment since I have done that with my spirituality. Education will in turn make me diversify in my undertaking with divine direction I received from my belief. Education is a whole institution while my religion is an institution packed with a lot of spiritual lessons and ancestral ways of life”.

Fine; why then did she not register to study Yoruba as that would give vent to the faith she had passion for. “Funny, anything traditional can never be learned in the higher institution of learning. The basic requirements for learning art and cultures of Yoruba reside in the local practitioners that have never been to the four walls of the University. How many higher institutions of learning in Nigeria teach the core idea and essence behind Yoruba fundamental tradition? There is basically no one. For example, Chief Yemi  Elebuibon never had a Western education, yet he's a renowned visiting lecturer to more than 25 universities in the US. He knows what is hidden that can never be taught here and the White who brought education know these and tapped it. How many Yoruba graduates can chant ijala? How many of them know ‘odu ifa’ lines?”

Do you foresee for people’s spiritual problems? Yes, but not full time, as I also have other projects which I’m working on like writing books and making documentaries. And I don’t just attend to people, I consult for those you would call the movers and shakers of the society.  But I will not disclose the identities of my clients.”

Do men pass love advances at you, knowing you are not just a student anymore now? Yes. There are proposals for relationship. I’m of age and it is the right time for a girl of my age. If they don’t come then, I will have to check myself. But how I manage advances from men, that is my personal business”.  

Majek Challenges Women On Social Network

Majekodunmi Fashek is a veteran Reggae musician who has travelled far and wide and most of his fans see him as a respectable musician and a role model. Though, things are not working for him lately unlike when he was having it smooth with his musical career; what we have on the talented and cool dude is far beyond his music or health issue. This time around, the ‘So Long’ crooner is challenging women on the popular social network, Twitter saying “How many women can confidently say, #DearfutureHusband I will be a virgin till our wedding night? QnA? RT if you are a virgin! However, some of his fans were agitating on what could have led to such question, whether the old but still agile musician wanted to marry a virgin as wife.

Lekan Remilekun Amos Follows His Father’s Footsteps

Lovers of gospel songs in Ilaje dialect from Ondo State will readily remember Remilekun Amos. The artiste’s voice lifted many souls and comforted the hopeless.  This time around, the second born from the family of five, Lekan Remilekun Amos is presently keeping the memory of his father alive. As you are reading this piece, the cool dude has released four albums which confirmed his musical strength. Besides his musical dexterity which portrays him as an indigenous singer, the talented musician complemented it with humility. Lekan Remilekun Amos was born in Lagos to the family of Apostle Dr & Mrs Remilekun Amos on May 27, 1982. He’s a student of Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in 400-level, studying electronics. He started his music career long ago with his father, appearing first on stage at a tender age of 13. He kicked off his ministry in 2003. He's a multi-talented artiste with deep understanding of the word of God, thereby enhancing his brand of music to be a philosophical one. He had four successful albums on the label of Galaxy Music & Films namely ‘Aye Soro’, ‘Aditunla’, ‘Igi Aruwe’ & the latest ‘Olorun Esan’. Ayesoro shot him to the limelight in 2006 and since then he has been a force to reckon with in the gospel music industry, waxing stronger day by day. Even as a youth, he has been able to stand firm in promoting the brand legacy left behind by his dad who was a legend after his mysterious disappearance in year 2000. Lekan has carted many awards. He has a large fan base across the world. He’s married and blessed with a kid, a devoted Christian from the C&S Church of Zion, which has its origin from Ilaje, Ondo State.

Wasiu Ayinde Snubs Buhari Omo Musa At Rasheed Ayinde's Mummy Burial In Ibadan

Information reaching us from our reliable source said the rancour between Wasiu Ayinde and Buhari Omo Musa has taken a new dimension as both of them met at Rasheed Ayinde's mummy burial. We were told that Wasiu Ayinde came when alfas had already seated. Immediately he got there, he went straight to the alfas but snubbed Buhari who was sitting among the alfas. In case you don't know, their quarrel started at Saheed Osupa mother's burial. Buhari called the musician to bring money for the prayer but Wasiu Ayinde ignored him and said they would  gather the money together. We were told they have been at loggerheads and the Alfa usually abuses Wasiu in his sermon. 

LKT Recounts Armed Robbery Attack

For the past few days now, talented musician, LKT has been thanking his God for saving his life from the hands of armed robbers as he was attacked on his way home last week Friday.  We gathered that he was attacked while driving towards Ogba, Ikeja when two men on bike pointed gun at him and threatened to shoot him if he refused to wind down the glass of his car which he eventually did. It was said that they collected all his valuable items. In fact, we were told that, if not for the traffic, they would have collected his car but he was left uninjured since he cooperated with them.  Some of the things they collected from him include Blackberry phones, jewelries and money. When we called the singer, it was his manager that picked the call and he confirmed that they robbed the Fuji pop singer saying, "Yes, it is true, it happened along Ijaye Road, Ogba. He was just driving along the road and a bike was chasing him and when they got to his side, they pointed gun at him and he wound the glass down. We thank God they did not harm anybody but they carted away some valuable things."

Hip Contest: Mercy Johnson Wrestles With Juliet Ibrahim

Mercy Johnson is a Nigerian actress who made her debut in the movie titled the Maid. The talented actress is a thespian of note in Nollywood. She is said to be part of few actresses with intimidating hips after Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. She is hot and sassy mother of one.

Juliet Ibrahim, a Ghanaian actress of Lebanese and Liberian descent reigns supreme in Ghollywood, the Ghana movie industry. She made her first entry into the acting world in 2007 in a film titled Crime to Christ. She is beautiful, a head-turner and a mother too.

These two personalities from the African continent are gunning for the accolade of 'Miss Hippie Africa', an imaginary award for the most endowed hip in the acting world in Africa with these two hottest industries, Nollywood and Ghollywood in focus.

By all standards, both Mercy and Juliet are show stoppers because of what they possess. Their hips cannot be overlooked or ignored no matter what gender you belong to, it always calls for more than the cursory single glance, more often than not, aside the unconscious complement that comes out of your mouth; you are bound to give kudos to the Sculptor who created all in his own image for the master piece.

The RN B goddess, Shakira seems to have said it all in one of her well known songs, 'Hips Don't Lie'. These well carved out African hips truly don't lie.

With all these attributes and accolades they both have possessed as actresses whose hip are you nominating?

Juliet Ibrahim

Mercy Johnson

Blood Test That Predicts How Long You’ll Live

Scientists in Britain have developed a novel blood test that could provide clues to the ageing process and determine how long an individual may live.

In a recent publication in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the scientists say they have discovered key metabolites in the blood, described as chemical ‘fingerprints’ left behind as a result of early molecular changes before birth or in infancy which not only could provide clues to health later in life but also pave the way for the development of therapies to treat age-related conditions.

Funded by the European Commission, Researchers from the Department of Twin Research at King’s College London, the research involves “metabolomic profiling,” the study of metabolites that specific cellular processes or changes leave behind in the blood.

Analysing blood samples donated by over 6,000 twins, they identified 22 metabolites directly linked to chronological age, the concentrations of the metabolites were higher in older people than in younger people.

Their finding suggests that levels of this novel metabolite, which may be determined in the womb and affected by nutrition during development, could reflect accelerated aging in later adult life. The scientists say the findings show it is possible that these markers of aging can be identified with simple blood tests in the future, which may provide further clues to the aging process and could pave the way for development of therapies to treat age-related conditions.

Ana Valdes, lead researcher from King’s, said that “human aging is a process influenced by genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors, but genes only explain a part of the story.

“Understanding the molecular pathways involved in the aging process could ultimately pave the way for future therapies to treat age-related conditions. As these 22 metabolites linked to aging are detectable in the blood, we can now predict actual age from a blood sample pretty accurately and in the future this can be refined to potentially identify future rapid biological aging in individuals,” she further said.