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Why I dumped music at the peak of my career for mass communication – Korede Bello

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Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has opened up on why he dumped music at the peak of his career to pursue a degree in mass communication.

Recall Korede Bello burst into national consciousness in 2014 with the release of the globally successful hit song “Dorobucci“.

This song and the subsequent releases of other hits like “Godwin”, “Romantic”, and “Do Like That” made Korede Bello the man of that moment.

But then during the peak of his career, Korede Bello decided to do what nobody expected, and return to school to go and pursue a degree in mass communication.

Now, in a new interview with The New Telegraph, Korede Bello opens up about his decision to leave his music career at its peak to go and study mass communication, as well as how he has been able to cope with the mental health struggles that come with being in the entertainment industry.

Asked why he took time to get a Journalism degree at his career’s peek and how his decision impacted your career, Korede Bello said:

“I love education, not so much traditional education but I love to learn how the world works and how the human mind operates.

So getting a degree in Mass Communication seemed congruent with what I was already doing professionally; mass communicating art to the world.

Writing a headline is not so different from writing a chorus. They both have to be catchy and evoke some sort of emotional reaction.

News and Music are both languages of emotional connection. So yes, it is a good thing to be educated on your passion.”

About how he’s been able to take care of his mental health while being in the chaotic entertainment industry, the Godwin hit maker said:

“I have observed that you can be the richest or the most famous person in the world and yet still be unhappy or unsatisfied on the inside.

The internal environment is where true health lies. This means that external stimulation cannot fill the void of internal sanity.

Everybody you know is looking for the same thing, to be well. Wellness is true wealth. We chase after money so that we can feel it well.

Entertainment is just another form of medicine. But the ‘doctors’ often forget that they’re human too and also need to pay attention to their internal environment. I see myself as a music medicine man, who is very aware that he also needs healing.

I create time for healing so that my artistic creations can heal others. The world is getting crazier by the day because you have to be a little crazier than the norm to stand out. So we need more healers in the entertainment space. So for me, life is about balance.

Wellness is a skill you can practice and not just something you pray for. How do I take care of myself? I allow myself to be taken care of.”

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Mohbad’s toxicology result ready as pathologist begins analysis

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The toxicology test carried out on Mohbad, the late singer, to determine the actual cause of his death has been concluded.

Born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, Mohbad died under mysterious circumstances on September 12 and was buried the next day.

On September 21, the body of the artiste was exhumed. An autopsy was carried out that same day after which the police announced that they were awaiting the results.

The toxicology test was conducted in the United States.

According to PUNCH, the final test results were sent to the state DNA and Forensic Centre last week and were handed over to the police.

The report is also said to have been forwarded to the medical pathologist who carried out the autopsy for analysis and interpretation.

The Lagos state government had called for a coroner’s inquest to determine the cause of Mohbad’s death following public outcry.

Testifying at the coroner’s inquest in March, Richard Somiari, the director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, said the autopsy result on Mohbad would be ready in less than a month.

However, Monisola Odumosu, head of the family’s legal counsel, said they would apply to the state high court to conduct a separate autopsy and toxicology test.

The lawyer said the family of Mohbad was worried about the process by which the autopsy was conducted.

Odumosu further claimed that no medical expert represented the family at the point the autopsy was done.

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He’s a true man of God – Nkechi Blessing narrates her experience with Odumeje

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Celebrities and influencers alike have never been strangers to seeking the face of God through powerful spiritual leaders and talking about his goodness in their lives publicly.

The latest of the stars that have shared her experience with a spiritual leader is the popular influencer, Nkechi Blessing.

In the latest episode of Inside Scoop with Uriel, the influencer doesn’t hold back on her encounter with Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, the pastor popularly known as Odumeje, or on the internet Indaboski.

She told the host, Big Brother Naija star Uriel Oputa that at her first encounter with Odumeje she was shocked at the things he said about her, information that she said had never been public.

The first time I had an encounter with Odumeje I was shocked to my bone marrow. The man will tell you everything about your life. He’s not just telling you, he’s giving you the solution,” Blessing said. “It is not normal things that are on the internet. He is a true man of God. I am saying it here categorically.”

When Uriel asked if he could heal people, Blessing said, “One hundred percent.”

When Uriel asked further why Odumeje has gotten a bad reputation on the internet as a fake pastor, Blessing said it has to do with the fact that he doesn’t speak English well.

“Because of the fact that he does not know how to communicate well in good English does not make him a fake pastor,” she said.

Watch the full episode below:

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‘U-24, preferably a virgin’ — Speed Darlington searches for a wife

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Speed Darlington, the Nigerian rapper, has taken to social media to announce his search for a wife.

The rapper shared thirteen criteria the lady must meet while disclosing assets he owns via his Instagram page.

In the list, Darlington mentioned he wants a lady under 24 who is financially literate, dark-skinned, 5 feet 8 inches tall, second school graduate, preferably a virgin, and fluent in Igbo and English.

The rapper also added that interested individuals should send him “three colour pictures”.

The musician, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, is always in the news for controversial reasons.

In June 2023, Darlington said men are not meant to marry one wife.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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