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By Unknown - Friday, November 18, 2016

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THE KILLING OF A YOUNG BOY IN LAGOS & THE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE FROM GOVERNMENT AND INDIVIDUALS by Tohwo Oseruvwoja

By Unknown - Thursday, November 17, 2016

I wept over this unspeakable and unthinkable incidence that took place in Lagos state when a young boy who belong to a gang of 4 notorious robbers was lynched to death for attempting to steal an Infinix Hotnote 2 and also stab his victim in Augustine aonwualu Street was given a summary trial and execution(jungle justice) by the public without due process; I wish it was a nightmare but with the reoccurring pictures all over the internet, print and visual media, am left with the bitter taste of reality of the harsh environment of my country.

Although in recent times, there has been an increase in this criminal activities, whereby the society resort to self help because of the lost of faith in the justice system. Nevertheless, the act of the perpetrators of this incidence calls for the examination of their mental conditions to ascertain their true state of Health and also morally question their conscience to ascertain if it is still alive or dead.

This incidence happened since on the Saturday 12th November 2016 and still counting, yet there is no statement credited to the Presidency nor the Governor of the state nor the Heads of Security agents nor Civil society groups and trade unions over this unspeakable incidence. Our pro active Department of State Security Service DSS or the Nigerian Police Force has not figure out the perpetrators of this ungodly and inhumane act.

What surprise me, is the usual public and media outcry over abuse of right, opposition and depression of all sort, which form part of debate that give scholars and public analysts the opportunity to define and analysis Chapter 2 & 4 of 'the beautiful and most followed 1999 Constitution of Nigeria' (as amended) and give reasons why as educated Nigerians we must be bond by the constitution in whatever actions we take; was silent on this issue.

More so, I observed that there seems to be a conspiracy of silent in respect of division of classes and crimes; and how it is handle by every segment of the Nigeria society. What an elite will do, that will entitle him or her to public debate, rewards, awards, recognition and applauds or even earn him or her elective post by the masses, government, Higher Institution of learning , civil societies and youth groups and most times lead to protest in his or her favour may lead to the death of another member of the same society(the fate of this young boy).

Fellow Nigerians, here is a young boy, who attempt to steal a phone or whatever (though is a condemnable act) and was lynched to death by same people who took turns to support elites alleged to have stolen public funds, applauded them and organised solidarity march for them. The reason may be because they are from one religion or zonal or state or tribe even political party and rule of law. The eloquent argument and caution of "he is innocent until proven guilty" this is an attempt to silent opposition" Rule of Law" are silent to the plight of the parents of this young boy or should I say the child of the society.

We now have a society that is governed by two laws, we now have eyes that see things in two different ways, we now have mouths that only open to speak for some and shut for others. What else can I say when George Orwell said it all "all animals are equal but some are more equal than others". This was the fate of this little boy in a democratic, civilised and educated society where every one is presumed equal.

In conclusion, this incident is a clear indication that Nigerians have lost confidence in the justice system and they have resorted to self-help, Government and stakeholders should see that the Chapter two of the constitution should be made justiciable to enable Government take care of issues of children and people that are in need of welfare to avoid incidents like this, The Security agents should re structure their mode of operation to gain public confidence and need for orientation and re orientation of Nigerians beginning from primary school level the value and sanctity of life; lastly the media should engage more in the reportage of events and issue base content rather than personality base. During history classes in secondary school, my tutor stressed that the core value of Africans particularly Nigerians is the respect for the sanctity of life which is the hallmark of our tradition; the question is what happen to that value?

@tohwo_opinion

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By Unknown - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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By Unknown - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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By Unknown - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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ASUU declares one week warning strike starting on Wednesday November 16th

By Unknown - Monday, November 14, 2016

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By Unknown - Monday, November 14, 2016

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GIST: 2-day-old Dream Kardashian gets a verified Instagram account with 225k followers

By Unknown - Sunday, November 13, 2016

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FASHION: Ageless Naomi Campbell is elegant in a lovely black gown as she accepts accolade at GQ Men of The Year Award

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By Unknown - Friday, November 11, 2016

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What Is The Problem Of Artistes And Record Labels In Nigeria?

By Unknown - Friday, November 11, 2016

The observing audience of the Nigerian music industry would understand when I say there has been a gush of record labels in the industry. Those who can retrospect would remember that it used to be an all-artiste-for-himself industry, then there was a monopoly era and then gradually several players started to enter the field. Today, there are as many record labels in the industry as there are political parties in the country. It almost seems like every music superstar heads a record label and getting signed is only the aspiration of new artistes. With this gush in the record label business, it causes one to examine the level of seriousness involved.

We all can agree that the operation of record labels plays significant impact on the career of artistes. It is important to measure just how much of impact they have on the careers of their signed artistes. It should be understood that the extent of the impact is determined on a number of factors including the nature of the binding contract. Although the relationship of record labels with their artistes is seen largely from the funding perspective, there is usually more to it. The deal could involve artiste branding, artiste management and sometimes direct influence on the music of the artiste. For an artiste, being signed to a good record label could be likened to traveling in an automobile with sound engine.

Indeed, some successful artistes have gone on to build successful record labels, but that every successful artiste would make a good label head is a misconception. This belief has more cases against than for. Owning a record label is tantamount to owning a company, and to run the enterprise smoothly, it requires more than making hit songs as an artiste. Having a good team and some mentorship ability is necessary. This is one trait that not every artiste can boast of. Not that it is a taint on their professionalism status, because it is an artiste’s job to make and sell good music, managing a record label is another business entirely.

Not being able to dichotomize between these two is the reason some record labels appear to look only as big as the front man. For instance, Hypertek would be considered a big label in the Nigerian music industry, but a lot of the goodwill it enjoys can be attributed to 2face as an artiste. To understand this point better, imagine a Hypertek without 2Baba. What would be left is a big house with dim lights. As it is, running a record label requires more than the goodwill of being a successful artiste.

On the other hand, some record labels have been conceived by superstar artistes and developed as a music entity. One of such labels is YBNL. The brand has been the anchor of notably Adekunle Gold’s career, likewise that of Lil Kesh. The successes of these artistes have been hinged upon the operations in the YBNL house. In retrospect, the move by Olamide to start YBNL was widely thought to be risky. It was on the wheels of Coded Tunes that his career launched and when he decided to change gears, it was thought to be a bated move. A snap into today’s scene, the brand has become a vanguard in the music industry.

While this success story steams a thought for artistes hitching to launch their record labels, the case study of May D’s pull out of Square Records would pour cold water on the thought. At Square Records, he was touted as a promising star. One that was going to shine for a long time, going by the level of consistency the record label is known for. This was until May D’s romance with the label was broken off due to a misunderstanding and May D started to flag Confam Records. Ever since, May D’s career has remained a maybe. Perhaps if he had waited a little longer under the tutelage of the Okoye brothers before branching out, he would have fulfilled the promise he had earlier shown. This suggests that sometimes there is more to lose than to gain in dashing out to start a record label.

Although, it is rather too early to place labels like Lil Kesh’s YAGI and Wande Coal’s Black Diamond, on any side of the divide, time has a way of revealing where they would be placed. The industry is sure to see new record labels spring up in the future, it is important for not just the prospective artiste owner but potential investors to take necessary factors into consideration and make conscious effort at building successful brands. Not just brands with massive income and face value but record labels that give artistes the right environment to excel. It is by this yardstick that they would be judged and their success certified.