Have you noticed the distraction, or have you become distracted? 💕
I have come to observe that evil does not prevail because the bad eggs are greater in number, but because the good ones often remain silent. That silence speaks louder than we realize. 💕
I have also reflected on something else: it is not merely about speaking up; it is about how many people are truly listening. Perhaps that is why music, movies, and literature seem to have lost their depth. They now follow trends and emotions rather than teach or awaken. 💕
Music, once a form of prophecy, now often sounds like organized noise without a message. It revolves around lust, greed, immorality, and money. It seems that once you smoke or drink, braid your hair, or pierce your ear or nose, you are automatically considered a musician. 💕
Look around. With everything happening in the world today, which prophet (musician) has created a song that truly resonates with the current realities of the people? What kind of songs receive the highest awards these days? What is the substance of those songs? 💕
Let me bring it home to Nigeria. Where are our musicians? What kind of songs are they putting out? What drives them now — is it simply money? 💕
Money itself is not the issue. The real concern is how the kind of songs this generation loves has fueled and blinded creativity. Music is now built on what people want to hear, rather than on inspiration or the courage to address real concerns. 💕
There is no doubt that this generation loves to dance and enjoys a certain style of rhythm. But is it not foolish to chase rats while the house is on fire? As we continue to patronize and feed these ideas, they will continue to produce the same kind of music. 💕
Here is the twist. 💕
Agwo di na akirika oo. There is a fear of the unknown that has tied the tongues of those who once cared deeply. Our people often use avoidance as a coping mechanism, hoping that someday the problem will disappear on its own. 💕
The distraction may not have been created by one particular person, but businessmen have learned to feed on the fears of the people and their need to escape reality. That is why we remain in this cycle. 💕
People desire good lives and good governance, yet many are afraid to put in the necessary work. 💕
We have silenced those who were meant to help us and have repeatedly worked against individuals who genuinely seek our best interests. 💕
How many African presidents, musicians, or activists have been killed? How many have been jailed? How many are still being threatened? The painful truth is that the very people they fight for are often the first to strike against them. So tell me, why would anyone continue to fight for people who seem comfortable in their situation? 💕
The distraction is created by us, and the businessmen and women of the entertainment industry simply feed on it. The solution begins when we realize that our lives matter — when we choose purpose over convenience. No one is coming to save us but ourselves. 💕
Here is a sobering thought: when you point one finger at other countries or continents, four fingers point back at you. 💕
It is time for our prophets (musicians) to rise and speak again, lest we all burn in the fire we have created. Maka na agaghi eji mgbagbu ghara ogu. 💕
Think about this — what hope are we leaving for our children tomorrow? 💕
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi. 💕
Pen it down. 