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I may choose to privately iron issues out with anyone who offends me, but will rather laud the laudable acts and attitude of people publicly. I got introduced to Nelson Latif by the office of the Consul General of Brazil in Lagos through the Cultural & Educational Attaché to my boss. I was told to liaise with him as his band, Trio Raiz would be headlining the Brazilian Bicentennial Independence Celebrations. From the first conversation we had, I knew this is not a regular "international star" musician. Fast-forward to Tuesday (a day prior to Sete de Setembro) I was having a late lunch at the restaurant beside the poolside when I recognised Mestre Tolomim a few tables from mine and called Nelson immediately. He picked and I said "I am right behind you." In spite of challenges we had with regards to logistics, visas, flights scheduling, etc., these amazing souls patiently and painstakingly took me through their music (Brazilian music can be dicey) on the same night at a corner of the Sky Restaurant with Marcelo laying out the songs and Nelson writing the changes. Many thanks to the Consulate for pulling this off; HE Francisco Soares Carlos Luz, HE Ivana Panizzi, HE Luisivan Vellar Strelow, the Consular staffs, FROSEA Global Associates, Brazilian Descendants Association, Eko Hotel & Suites, Nordic Hotel, Dotun Israel, FRITOTS Band Tayo Conga & the Tumbadora Band, Prime Qwest Band, Eko Samba Community, Eko Brass Band, Nigeria Football Supporters Club. What great souls you are Viviane, Mestre, Marcelo & Nelson. I so much appreciate the time, camaraderie and these lovely gifts of autographed CDs. I will surely cherish them all while we see again, pretty soon. Viva Republica Federativa do Brazil! Long live Lagos State! Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria. #brasil #brazil #lagos #nigeria #bicentenario #bicentenariobrasil #independente #bicentinial #bicentinary #independence #setedesetembro #fun #music #trio #trioraiz #dm7th #dmajor7th #ontheroad (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiuFSY_N32M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#brasil #brazil #lagos #nigeria #bicentenario #bicentenariobrasil #independente #bicentinial #bicentinary #independence #setedesetembro #fun #music #trio #trioraiz #dm7th #dmajor7th #ontheroad

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Whence shalt thou come to be? The very day I love to see Six seasons long at bay O! Our dear St. Totteringham's Day. - Akíndiméjì #football #arsenal #soccer #england #arsenal #gunners #gooners #tottenham #glory #epl #arteta #nld #northlondonderby #northlondonisred #arsenewenger #dm7th #dmajor7th #totalpackage #ontheroad #lyricaltaliban (at Tottenham Hotspur) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cncf19lNBae/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#football #arsenal #soccer #england #gunners #gooners #tottenham #glory #epl #arteta #nld #northlondonderby #northlondonisred #arsenewenger #dm7th #dmajor7th #totalpackage #ontheroad #lyricaltaliban

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My earliest memories of the embodiment of the game of soccer is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. It is so sad that we have lost a great one; the man that single handedly brought the international attention to the United States of America as a footballing nation when he joined Cosmos. In spite of his humble beginning, he represented hope for the up and coming. Adios Pelé. #pele #football #soccer #brasil #brazil #brasileiro #santos #nycosmos #fifa #cglagos #frosea #fritots #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #ontheroad (at Brazilian Consulate Lagos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRe6nrtf-n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#pele #football #soccer #brasil #brazil #brasileiro #santos #nycosmos #fifa #cglagos #frosea #fritots #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #ontheroad

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I had just seen a goid portion of @womankingmovie Was wondering why the English subtitle referred to the Agojie battle cry as 'undulating.' Would that not have been 'Ululation?' #thinkingoutloud #womanking #primevideo #oyo #dahomeh #nigeria #republiquedubenin #brazil #brasil #yoruba #english #portuguese #movie #subtitle #dm7th #dmajor7th (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmdjL8HN15p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#thinkingoutloud #womanking #primevideo #oyo #dahomeh #nigeria #republiquedubenin #brazil #brasil #yoruba #english #portuguese #movie #subtitle #dm7th #dmajor7th

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Let's do this together come Thursday. #ccc #cele #choir #choirmaster #celestial #music #musician #church #liturgy #context #discuss #discussion #dm7th #dmajor7th #ontheroad (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkR_Z5rIn66/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ccc #cele #choir #choirmaster #celestial #music #musician #church #liturgy #context #discuss #discussion #dm7th #dmajor7th #ontheroad

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You are sorely missed, Àjọkẹ́; even Àkànkẹ́! #bass #bassist #lowend #groove #groover #groovy #ibanez #artcore #agb200 #hollowbody #ajoke #cergy #cergypontoise #paris #france🇫🇷 #lagos #nigeria #dm7th #dmajor7th (at Somewhere in Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkAgGizNmOV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bass #bassist #lowend #groove #groover #groovy #ibanez #artcore #agb200 #hollowbody #ajoke #cergy #cergypontoise #paris #france🇫🇷 #lagos #nigeria #dm7th #dmajor7th

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Irony Of Life. I've often listened intensely to the studio albums and a few live recordings Àyìnlá Ọmọwúrà the son of Yusuf Gbogbolòwò. On the road, very loud PA system, in transit, in the quiet of my room, even in my sleep. I got more curious when I was going to record Ọpẹ́ Olóore https://youtu.be/PPbW1dA0uWY for my birthday earlier in the year. I must say this here; the details of what happens under Àyìnlá's voice; Adéwọlé's drum and Tájù's ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ never sounded this clear even as I walk on the very busy Oweh Street, Jíbówú/Fádèyí. The low ended support from Aliu (the man on the Àkúbá) and his interplay with Adéwọlé Onílù Ọlà is simply fascinating. Ẹja Ló N'ibú Ẹ Ò Fura. Volume 8 https://youtu.be/KXB4P3PEFU0 exposes the artistic expertise of those that were considered (Ẹ̀mí Anígilájé) by the man that sat on 200 needles and was hurt by none. Adéwọlé Àlàó Onílù Ọlà Bádárù Àkànbí Ajíṣegírí Àrẹ̀mú Orífọ́gò Olúgbòde Àrẹ̀mú Àgídìgbo Aliu Àkúbà Tajudeen Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ Oseni Èjìrẹ́ Oríadé Adisa Saubana Ẹ̀gi Dauda Àyìnlá Àgọ́ Ọ̀bà Ìṣọ̀lá Kudos to you all. #lagos #abeokuta #egba #Ayinla #apala #music #percussion #EMI #EmiMusic #food #fish #pizza #life #lifestyle #Fadeyi #jibowu #dm7th #dmajor7th #ontheroad #ontheroadagain (at Fadeyi Lagos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjAvFDZtETb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#lagos #abeokuta #egba #ayinla #apala #music #percussion #emi #emimusic #food #fish #pizza #life #lifestyle #fadeyi #jibowu #dm7th #dmajor7th #ontheroad #ontheroadagain

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Imagine waking up to this. Mentor insists on having mentee's product in his hands and paying well for it. I am most honoured sir. #book #read #nonfiction #ontheroad #asurvivorsaccount #dmajor #dm7th #dmajor7th #anathema #awhitegarmentexperience #kands #cands #kerubu #cherubim #serafu #seraphim #agbojesu #onaiwamimo #gogcs #pastor #sam #ogunyooye #totalpackage #evergreen #lyricaltaliban #barigablues (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CflQmO-NHly/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#book #read #nonfiction #ontheroad #asurvivorsaccount #dmajor #dm7th #dmajor7th #anathema #awhitegarmentexperience #kands #cands #kerubu #cherubim #serafu #seraphim #agbojesu #onaiwamimo #gogcs #pastor #sam #ogunyooye #totalpackage #evergreen #lyricaltaliban #barigablues

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*The "Good" Side Don't Win All The Time.* Dunno why it took me this long before reading this; kudos to Mr. John Grisham for taking me through the path of reality. The jolting conclusion reminds me of Chinua Achebe. #book #novel #law #trial #plaintiff #defense #mass #tort #class #action #hustle #client #jury #verdict #appeal #supreme #court #justice #politics #real #realism #realist #dm7th #dmajor7th #library #ontheroad (at Mississippi) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMqM25NOnj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#book #novel #law #trial #plaintiff #defense #mass #tort #class #action #hustle #client #jury #verdict #appeal #supreme #court #justice #politics #real #realism #realist #dm7th #dmajor7th #library #ontheroad

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This weekend, I think we can talk about some not too serious areas of our Brazilian thoroughfare. International Women's Day (8th March) & one of the Mother's day (27th March) have come and gone (can't figure out why we have 2 in a year though) but this post shall mention a couple of them. Courtesy Pastor Kúnlé Ọláònípẹ̀kun, the Lagos to Doha hospitality aboard Qatar Airways was quickly dwarfed by the chunks of well prepared ragout we all had to munch on - sem vinho tinto - at Hamad International. 18 hours later, we switched to firewood smoked guinea fowl and the very best of garri Ìjẹ̀bú in the reserved 27th floor apartment of Praça Pedro Lessa 110 apartamento, Centro Histórico de São Paulo. Even when we men went shopping and brought home a bottle of vinegar instead of cooking oil, the ladies got a way round it and made us a great brunch before we set out for the 7 hours bus ride to Rio de Janeiro via Tietê. Our short stop at Guaratinguetá was one of the highpoints of the bus trips as we made new friends (women too); caused a stir on tiktok with the "Onitsha, Owerri, Aba" video; enjoyed some exceptional cuisine (quail egg was bae) and mentally prepared ourselves for the knackered mode that accompanied us to Campo Grande RJ, final destination. @onomystery1 @thebennybillschaperone muito obrigado. Kudos to the womenfolk. #awurela #frosea #itamaraty #doha #saopaulo #riodejaneiro #food #cuisine #wine #fritots #onomesignature #easykampala #Kabiesi #sango #dm7th #dmajor7th - Akíndiméjì. (at Campo Grande Rj) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb1SDDFNhK2/?utm_medium=tumblr

#awurela #frosea #itamaraty #doha #saopaulo #riodejaneiro #food #cuisine #wine #fritots #onomesignature #easykampala #kabiesi #sango #dm7th #dmajor7th

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My handwriting no kuku dey where response jam order. #sport #football #soccer #caf #afcon #nff #president #presidency #presidential #order #response #dressingroom #visit #phonecall #whotoblame #blamegame #shiftblame #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #ontheroad (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZmcOFCtmjx/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sport #football #soccer #caf #afcon #nff #president #presidency #presidential #order #response #dressingroom #visit #phonecall #whotoblame #blamegame #shiftblame #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #ontheroad

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The radiance attracts, the character invites and the value retains. #package #packaging #brand #branding #attraction #lawofattraction #content #invite #inviting #invitation #value #values #service #input #quota #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #evergreen #ontheroad (at Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZbg7KXtpPS/?utm_medium=tumblr

#package #packaging #brand #branding #attraction #lawofattraction #content #invite #inviting #invitation #value #values #service #input #quota #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #evergreen #ontheroad

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On The Road paperback also available, please order on Amazon. Link in bio. Interstate travels are one of the usual practice of performing musicians in Nigeria and elsewhere; for social gigs, religious ministrations or other musical engagements. Such was the case for a group of six young men who went On The Road on a Black Friday, 11th of March 2011 (11/03/11). Read the survivor's account of half the guys never got back alive as told by Diméjì Ọ̀násànyà in the book "On The Road." Now on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q1DXW2P/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_62GFV8XYEE5RS5R3KWBS #ontheroad #music #musicians #trip #gig #travel #autocrash #accident #blackfriday #death #victory #book #amazon #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #ebook #ebooks https://www.instagram.com/dmajor7th/p/CYgMDsbLfQs/?utm_medium=tumblr

#ontheroad #music #musicians #trip #gig #travel #autocrash #accident #blackfriday #death #victory #book #amazon #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #ebook #ebooks

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Interstate travels are one of the usual practice for performing musicians in Nigeria and elsewhere; for social gigs, religious ministrations or other musical engagements. Such was the case for a group of six young men who went *On The Road* on a Black Friday, 11th of March 2011 (11/03/11). Read the survivor's account of half the guys never got back alive as told by Diméjì Ọ̀násànyà in the book *"On The Road."* Now on Amazon. Link in bio. #ontheroad #music #musicians #trip #gig #travel #autocrash #accident #blackfriday #death #victory #book #amazon #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #book #ebook (at Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYfGpFMLFwV/?utm_medium=tumblr

#ontheroad #music #musicians #trip #gig #travel #autocrash #accident #blackfriday #death #victory #book #amazon #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #ebook

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BEFORE TRAILING THE PATHS OF OLD. The old fame beckons again, A prodding to walk the lane. Will this be a loss or gain? The last time left you insane. This is purely an opinion that lays bare possible consequences of the choice or decision one might make in the situation of an ex making moves for a comeback of any sort. The status of such old flame is not a subject of consideration so you can simply read this with an open mind; even God gave us the "luxury" of choice. More often than not it is the initiator/executor of a break up that initiates a comeback, for whatever reason. Probably after having been made to see reason(s) or basis not to have left in the first place. Talk about eating one's cake and wanting to have it again, there is suddenly some qualities, traits and characteristics which are so endearing that they outweigh the "flaws" that could not have made it work out back then. At the slightest hint of the impending break-up, the "victim" could have grappled, struggled and hanged on like a sinking ship passenger; almost with a sense of entitlement that is informed by moments shared and implied/unwritten agreements. This delirium continues till the point is driven home and the dog moves on with its tail curled between its hind limbs. More enhanced in this dispensation of social media, both parties may still check out or size up each other clandestinely, brazenly, through mutual acquaintances or otherwise. Months, years or even decades afterwards something triggers the cannon of craving. Chanced meetings of mutual acquaintances may lead to words being dropped or a direct unplanned meeting may take place and voila! Their thoughts are occupied with one another. TBC... #life #issues #old #flame #oldflame #ex #exes #exed #friend #friends #friendship #relationship #breakup #breakupquotes #makeup #victim #initiator #reunion #dmajor #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #evergreen (at Brazilian Consulate Lagos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXvJFbytpOc/?utm_medium=tumblr

#life #issues #old #flame #oldflame #ex #exes #exed #friend #friends #friendship #relationship #breakup #breakupquotes #makeup #victim #initiator #reunion #dmajor #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #evergreen

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With whatever intent, aim or, motive or goal; the West has shared her technological innovations with us. We owe no-one any explanation when we chose to domesticate, acclimatise or adapt such to our culture, environment and realities. #music #video #audio #visuals #camera #canon #karakekere #ogegele #ogefila #easykampala #kampala #adire #tieanddye #dye #iperu #fritotsmedia #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #evergreen (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXGzUE-rAJ2/?utm_medium=tumblr

#music #video #audio #visuals #camera #canon #karakekere #ogegele #ogefila #easykampala #kampala #adire #tieanddye #dye #iperu #fritotsmedia #dm7th #dmajor7th #lyricaltaliban #totalpackage #evergreen