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The age-old question dividing Nigeria's Christian community has resurfaced with new intensity: should gospel artists be paid for church performances? This raw and unfiltered conversation tackles the uncomfortable tension between ministry and marketplace in gospel music.

Many church leaders argue that true worship shouldn't come with a price tag, quoting scripture and tradition to justify why gospel musicians should perform freely "for God's glory." Meanwhile, artists struggle with real-world expenses—paying band members, buying equipment, supporting families—while being told their reward awaits in heaven.

The hypocrisy becomes evident when examining how churches treat foreign gospel artists versus local talent. The same institution that books flights and luxury accommodations for international Christian musicians often expects Nigerian artists to minister without compensation. This painful double standard has pushed countless talented musicians away from gospel music entirely.

Through personal experiences of forming a gospel group in the 90s—sometimes having to sing in public buses just to get fare money home after ministering—we explore how lack of support impacts talented individuals. The global perspective reveals striking differences: South African churches legally must pay musicians, American churches regularly compensate gospel performers, while Nigerian artists face spiritual guilt-tripping for expecting payment.

Finding balance requires churches to establish fair payment structures while artists maintain perspective about their calling. As we navigate this conversation, one truth emerges: if we truly value excellence in worship, we must also value (and compensate) those who create it. Excellence isn't free—and neither is the electric worship experience that transforms Sunday services.

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Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, born on December 9, 1979, is a Nigerian lawyer, social entrepreneur, and politician representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly since 2023. She is notably the first elected female senator from Kogi State. Akpoti-Uduaghan gained prominence through her advocacy for the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Mill and her commitment to industrialization in Nigeria.  

In March 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Subsequently, she faced a six-month suspension from the Senate, officially cited for violations of Senate Standing Rules. This suspension has sparked national and international debates, with women’s rights groups condemning the action and organizing protests under the banner “We are all Natasha.” Akpoti-Uduaghan has challenged the suspension’s legality, asserting it as an attempt to silence her and an assault on democracy.  

The situation has drawn attention to issues of gender inequality within Nigerian politics, where female representation remains significantly low. The controversy continues to unfold, highlighting the challenges faced by women in leadership positions in Nigeria.

In this episode, Babah Kay describes the implications of her suspension on Injustice to women all across Nigeria and the effect of women in politics in Nigeria.

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In this episode, Brodda Mike recants his ordeal with loosing and finding back his iphone, travel tips, staying safe in Nigeria and how to use rideshare and Uber in Lagos or Abuja: these safety tips is sure to apply to anyone traveling to Nigeria or any other african country

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Hunger, scarcity, poverty and food shortage strikes all across Nigeria as Brodda Mike narrates his ordeal with fellow Nigerians who have resorted to waiting by restaurants and bukka's to help finish meals for patronizing customers. We discuss Nigeria's food insecurity Epidemic and food scarcity/food shortage in Lagos, Abuja and all across Nigeria

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In this episode Brodda Mike shares his ordeal catching a Uber in Lagos and running into the hands of Nigerian police thieves, and shares valuable tips on how to stay safe in Nigeria when visiting and using ride-share platforms like Uber, Lift, Bolt, etc. We also discuss how to recover a lost or stolen phone, Iphone, Andriods and other devices when driving around in Lagos or Abuja Nigeria.

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This week, we discuss why Smart Women would choose to stay in toxic relationships, but for the long game... but is it worth the risks? 

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As a follow up to our episode on Nigerian culture, we describe how to handle infidelity in the home and how to navigate the infidelity , cheating, culture in Nigeria.

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In this Episode, Brodda Mike replays his ordeal at the US Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria and how to get an American Visa from Nigeria.

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Most Obidients claim that the current Nigerian president is an idiot but could Peter Obi have done better if he were elected? Nigerians are suffering just one year into the presidency of Bola Tinubu with food insecurity, fuel subsidy removal but were Peter Obi elected would he make things better in improving security, solving insecurity and making the right economic decision for Nigeria amidst the ongoing Naira devaluation?

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