• The cast of @_timini’s “Reel Love” enjoyed a beautiful pre-launch dinner at @thedelborough. Here are some of our favorite moments from the event.

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    The cast of @_timini’s “Reel Love” enjoyed a beautiful pre-launch dinner at @thedelborough. Here are some of our favorite moments from the event. 🎥 @_timini @jay_onair #BellaNaija BellaNaija.com
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  • Somewhere in Saudi Arabia
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  • There is the local & international dimension to the Boko Haram & the terrorism ravaging the continent of Africa (especially Nigeria).

    The funding, the training & the logistics are coming mostly from the West & the Middle East; the foot soldiers are supplied from right there in my native Nigeria, & the wider Sahel.

    It’s a foreign mission with local headquarters.

    No Terrorism can carryon for almost two decades without a type of sophistication (a network of endless supply of weapons & funding). Someone must have routes to market to succeed with onboarding such a massive program on such a massive scale. Abacha understood some of these complexities.

    The terrorism in Nigeria is nuclear, with many branches. Local champions in Nigeria are not that sophisticated to coordinate & sustain such transnational sabotage on that grand scale (without motivation from external sources).

    Wars are expensive, & someone must fund it with hard currency. Foot soldiers must be fed, the war propaganda must be oiled as well.

    Religious fanaticism & radicalization are the oxygen, poverty is the cannon fodder. Two peas in a pod; both married each other perfectly. Sabotage added salt to injury.

    The multidimensional poverty ravaging Nigeria, alongside the ungoverned spaces up north, are enough motivation for anyone to want to join a group of ragtags. Downplaying the international dimension to an almost 2 decades of nonstop insurgency, is something that I will never do.

    Simon Ekpa’s IPOB are not isolated either. The riff raff cannot possibly be the one funding the endless resources he had at his disposable.

    A sovereign or conglomerate must have been the muscle directing the orchestra, & arranging the motifs. Simon is not that sophisticated.

    Wars are expensive, & someone must fund it.

    I have seen enough to know that wherever there is conflict, a whale is paying for it. There is whole economy built around wars & conflict.

    Someone somewhere is the beneficiary (pushing their own agenda from behind the scene). It's a perfect collaboration. Nigeria supplies the foot soldiers, the West & the Arabs the funding. In simple language; the Boko Haram is local, the funding is international.
    There is the local & international dimension to the Boko Haram & the terrorism ravaging the continent of Africa (especially Nigeria). The funding, the training & the logistics are coming mostly from the West & the Middle East; the foot soldiers are supplied from right there in my native Nigeria, & the wider Sahel. It’s a foreign mission with local headquarters. No Terrorism can carryon for almost two decades without a type of sophistication (a network of endless supply of weapons & funding). Someone must have routes to market to succeed with onboarding such a massive program on such a massive scale. Abacha understood some of these complexities. The terrorism in Nigeria is nuclear, with many branches. Local champions in Nigeria are not that sophisticated to coordinate & sustain such transnational sabotage on that grand scale (without motivation from external sources). Wars are expensive, & someone must fund it with hard currency. Foot soldiers must be fed, the war propaganda must be oiled as well. Religious fanaticism & radicalization are the oxygen, poverty is the cannon fodder. Two peas in a pod; both married each other perfectly. Sabotage added salt to injury. The multidimensional poverty ravaging Nigeria, alongside the ungoverned spaces up north, are enough motivation for anyone to want to join a group of ragtags. Downplaying the international dimension to an almost 2 decades of nonstop insurgency, is something that I will never do. Simon Ekpa’s IPOB are not isolated either. The riff raff cannot possibly be the one funding the endless resources he had at his disposable. A sovereign or conglomerate must have been the muscle directing the orchestra, & arranging the motifs. Simon is not that sophisticated. Wars are expensive, & someone must fund it. I have seen enough to know that wherever there is conflict, a whale is paying for it. There is whole economy built around wars & conflict. Someone somewhere is the beneficiary (pushing their own agenda from behind the scene). It's a perfect collaboration. Nigeria supplies the foot soldiers, the West & the Arabs the funding. In simple language; the Boko Haram is local, the funding is international.
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  • Asake at the launch party for his cannabis brand "GIRAN"
    Asake at the launch party for his cannabis brand "GIRAN" 🔥
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  • Power Mike: The Nigerian Giant Who Took on the World

    In the heart of Neni, Anambra State, a boy named Michael Okpara was born in August 1939. No one knew then that he would grow into one of Africa’s most celebrated wrestlers, earning the name Power Mike—a man whose strength and skill would bring pride to Nigeria and awe to the world.

    Like many young men of his time, Power Mike left his village in 1952 for Onitsha, hoping to learn the ropes of business. But fate had a different plan. While in Onitsha, he stumbled upon the **** Tiger Boxing Club, where he trained as a middleweight boxer under the legendary **** Ihetu Tiger, a man who would become his role model. That was where the fire of combat sports was lit in his heart.

    The Journey to Greatness

    By 1961, Power Mike had begun touring Nigeria, showcasing his strength and fighting skills in places like Onitsha, Enugu, Aba, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Jos, and Kaduna. The crowds loved him. His name spread like wildfire, and his reputation as a fierce fighter grew.

    But he wasn’t done. In 1964, he took his talent to Ghana, defeating several opponents and earning the respect of wrestling fans across West Africa. Three years later, in 1967, he expanded his conquest to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal, before finally setting his sights on Europe, where the competition was tougher, the stage bigger, and the stakes higher.

    It was in Sweden that he signed his first major contract in 1967, proving himself against some of the world's best fighters. From there, he moved to Greece, becoming a professional wrestler and taking down every opponent who stepped into the ring with him.

    The Champion of Africa

    Power Mike’s biggest moment came in 1970, when he returned to Africa and defeated Gambia’s Massambula, becoming the African Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. The whole continent celebrated him—he was a Nigerian hero, an African warrior, a champion who had made his people proud.

    His victories didn’t stop there. In 1973, he took down Ali Baba of Lebanon and later humbled Johnny Kwango in Lagos, cementing his place as one of the greatest wrestlers Africa had ever produced.

    Beyond the Ring

    By 1976, Power Mike knew it was time to leave the ring, but he wasn’t walking away from wrestling entirely. Instead, he turned to promoting the sport internationally, helping other young African fighters find a place on the world stage.

    Even though he left the ring, the legend of Power Mike never faded. His name echoed in songs, like the hit track by Okonkwo Asaa, which praised his strength and accomplishments.

    A Legacy That Lives On

    In 2004, at the age of 64, Power Mike passed away. But legends don’t die—they live on in stories, in memories, and in the hearts of those they inspired.

    Power Mike wasn’t just a wrestler; he was a symbol of strength, resilience, and African pride. He showed the world that a boy from Neni could rise to global fame with sheer determination and unbreakable spirit. He remains one of Nigeria’s greatest sports icons, a true warrior who took on the world—and won.
    Power Mike: The Nigerian Giant Who Took on the World In the heart of Neni, Anambra State, a boy named Michael Okpara was born in August 1939. No one knew then that he would grow into one of Africa’s most celebrated wrestlers, earning the name Power Mike—a man whose strength and skill would bring pride to Nigeria and awe to the world. Like many young men of his time, Power Mike left his village in 1952 for Onitsha, hoping to learn the ropes of business. But fate had a different plan. While in Onitsha, he stumbled upon the Dick Tiger Boxing Club, where he trained as a middleweight boxer under the legendary Dick Ihetu Tiger, a man who would become his role model. That was where the fire of combat sports was lit in his heart. The Journey to Greatness By 1961, Power Mike had begun touring Nigeria, showcasing his strength and fighting skills in places like Onitsha, Enugu, Aba, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Jos, and Kaduna. The crowds loved him. His name spread like wildfire, and his reputation as a fierce fighter grew. But he wasn’t done. In 1964, he took his talent to Ghana, defeating several opponents and earning the respect of wrestling fans across West Africa. Three years later, in 1967, he expanded his conquest to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal, before finally setting his sights on Europe, where the competition was tougher, the stage bigger, and the stakes higher. It was in Sweden that he signed his first major contract in 1967, proving himself against some of the world's best fighters. From there, he moved to Greece, becoming a professional wrestler and taking down every opponent who stepped into the ring with him. The Champion of Africa Power Mike’s biggest moment came in 1970, when he returned to Africa and defeated Gambia’s Massambula, becoming the African Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. The whole continent celebrated him—he was a Nigerian hero, an African warrior, a champion who had made his people proud. His victories didn’t stop there. In 1973, he took down Ali Baba of Lebanon and later humbled Johnny Kwango in Lagos, cementing his place as one of the greatest wrestlers Africa had ever produced. Beyond the Ring By 1976, Power Mike knew it was time to leave the ring, but he wasn’t walking away from wrestling entirely. Instead, he turned to promoting the sport internationally, helping other young African fighters find a place on the world stage. Even though he left the ring, the legend of Power Mike never faded. His name echoed in songs, like the hit track by Okonkwo Asaa, which praised his strength and accomplishments. A Legacy That Lives On In 2004, at the age of 64, Power Mike passed away. But legends don’t die—they live on in stories, in memories, and in the hearts of those they inspired. Power Mike wasn’t just a wrestler; he was a symbol of strength, resilience, and African pride. He showed the world that a boy from Neni could rise to global fame with sheer determination and unbreakable spirit. He remains one of Nigeria’s greatest sports icons, a true warrior who took on the world—and won.
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