Fela Kuti, the Church and National development

Fela Kuti, the Church and National development

Fela Anikulapo Kuti is no doubt a huge influence in Nigeria entertainment industry. Born on the 15th of October and died on the 2nd of August, 1997.

There is a little bit of Fela in every Nigerian, but there are also some who really become their own Felas in the entertainment industry or elsewhere. It’s the same old thing: whine about something you already knew wasn’t useful. There’s no use in wasting time and energy on ineffective gripes about the government, and there’s no need to do any kind of serious, meaningful study or pursue any kind of avenues that would compel the government’s hand from the outside.

Fela’s advocacy extended to the musical realm, with references to religion, the United Nations, apartheid, and other issues in many of his songs. Many of the things he sung were self-evident, but, with all due respect, upon closer inspection, not very many of them are accurate. Not only did he spew nothing but hatred and foul language, but he did it liberally. Nonetheless, Fela is universally admired. 
Fela had little respect for the heads of the Christian and Islamic faiths. 
In contrast, following Fela’s passing, Nigeria has seen a surge of religious activity, which has been misused by some. As the situation in Nigeria worsened year after year, more and more people began to seek solace in churches and other houses of worship.

There are now churches and mosques on every corner. Since mosques and Islamic clerics are off-limits to critics, churches take the brunt of the abuse. Nowadays, it appears that the government should do anything and then blame the church.
It was proposed that instead of taking donations, they should offer free education, airlift Nigerian refugees, lend money, construct roads and bridges, eliminate poverty, protect Christians from violence, and so on. 
The blame is flying and the stupidity is increasing despite the fact that these are not the missions of real churches and that many have touched on some of these areas for members or others. You can answer the questions and show the aggressors that they are wrong in a proper argument.

Nigeria boasts about its intelligence while engaging in the following practices: elaborate packaging, sharpness, internet fraud, corruption, cheating, institutional fraud, government fraud, staunch cronyism, counterfeiting, excessive entertainment, “ghost workers,” ghost data and airtime deductions without usage, ghost bank charges, “ghost electricity usage” [bills for postpaid meters when there is no power for weeks; who used it?], PHCN fraud [pay pre-paid meter bills and no electricity], etc. Or maybe the true brilliance of Nigeria is a well-kept secret. 
Solutions and analysis of problems, two components of intelligence made possible by information, may normally be the focus.

Information can spread like wildfire or a volcano, bringing with it analysis, ideas, and answers that can be used right away.
For instance, take Dangote, the wealthiest African who has achieved widespread recognition but who remained a mystery until an essay explaining his business model, the meaning of several statements that never materialized, etc., was published. In addition, TETFUND was covered by the analyst who outlined it. 
The failure of Ajaokuta Steel was talked about on Twitter by another user, along with a few other insightful points of view.
There isn’t a single right answer, but it’s always a good idea to shed light on economic concepts. Excluding these exceptional categories of clarifications, the typical arguments have little to do with the remedies that are required in Nigeria. Many people find their fury directed toward churches and any statements made by pastors.

Anyone’s mind may be pricked at any moment, leading them to grumble and blame themselves, but real churches are not the issue. 
Like industries, hotels can be found almost everywhere nowadays. An increasing number of young women are using hotels for their ancillary services. Just as pubs, banks, and grocery stores are more than just assembly lines, so too are betting and lotto establishments.

There are no big voices speaking out against Imams, Emirs, and Sultans, but a great deal of work still seems to be unfinished. The North has a worse quality of life than the South, with more beggars and bugs and many other problems that might be solved for the locals if only they spoke out. State governments, likewise, take no action; maybe they are, and their citizens just aren’t aware of it. 
Most mosques in Nigeria have outside loudspeakers, which continue to play the same recordings over and over again. Some Muslims in Nigeria’s government agencies pray in shared offices without making a fuss about it. Some may argue that it has little bearing on their duties and is short, but if we’re being really literal, there may be no work at all that makes a difference. 
Other religions may be expected to follow suit, but the only people who really dislike churches are those who don’t provide tithes. 
Some Nigerians, whether they identify as Christians or Muslims, just don’t give their two cents when it comes to the marital, parental, sibling, or extended family problems of others. They seldom criticize or concentrate much on other family concerns, instead encouraging patience and offering kind advice. It’s probably best to remain out of it, but the idle are the ones who spread the rumor from one person to the next. They stand still while the rest of the world advances; they are confused; they believe they are the only ones who have the answers; and they are wrong. 
Daddy Freeze is a well-known illustration of this; his care for Redeem Church and its pastor speaks a lot about who he is as a person. If that pastor isn’t responsible for the shutoff of your electricity, isn’t a doctor at a tertiary clinic where oxygen runs out and people die, isn’t a member of the SARS police force making unjust arrests, and isn’t behind the flood of Nigerians seeking refugee status in other countries, then how is he a public issue? You don’t have to attend the church he heads if you don’t want to, and if you don’t agree with him, you may easily leave the country. 
Instead of condemning the murder of Christians, Daddy Freeze continues to level accusations. His whole line of attack is childish and petty. Instead of critics who point to the same issues they pointed to yesterday and give no viable options ahead, Nigeria needs actual solution providers or at least more fantastic analysts who can do an excellent job. 
Daddy Freeze’s ways of complaining are similar to those of Fela, but unlike Fela, Daddy Freeze doesn’t seem to have any skills, hasn’t done anything noteworthy, and is happy to just make other people’s tweets go viral.
Daddy Freeze sent some tweets from an interview with Femi Kuti, in which Kuti asked why people pay money to pastors when they themselves are well off. “na Pastor, life dey better, the people dey suffer,” Femi Kuti sang on Wonder, Wonder.Many of Femi Kuti’s followers are impoverished and will likely always be poor, but the musician’s personal fortunes are improving. People also wonder why some of his devotees become so drunk or intoxicated at the African temple. However, Femi Kuti’s music, especially Day by Day, has moments of near-inspiration. He made them better than those 
In spite of what some may think, genuine ministers of the gospel are not the issue. Not at all. Religion is a personal and private issue, not a public nuisance. Critics of the teachings and testimonies found in online articles, daily devotionals, and live streams from real churches are missing the point.
Daddy Freeze recently declared churches are mental slaves and we should examine everything. OK. However, Daddy Freeze exemplifies all characteristics of mental servitude. weaknesses in perspective, bias towards the church Everything else is OK, but genuine Christian churches and their practices are always wrong. He brought up a personal experience to make a larger point about how religions have been less effective at treating sickness than modern science. All right, pharmacologist Freeze, I appreciate that. 
As a matter of fact, embracing Christ Jesus as Lord has treated harmful behavioral disorders like radioactive rage, prostitution, wickedness, etc. for millions around the globe, even in places where medical technology is almost ineffective. Christians also have a long history full of healing miracles and testimonies that millions of people have seen.
Daddy Freeze is a big fan of making fun of church testimonials, claiming that people’s experiences were different from what they claim. The truth of people’s stories was questioned by several of his followers. Yes, it is very smart for safety, accountability, quality, and progress to check church testimony in Nigeria.
Daddy Freeze said that after taking on the churches, he found out that 60% of his followers were located in other countries. Perhaps undocumented individuals or those who feel helpless about making a difference in Nigeria’s society instead go to Daddy Freeze, a destroyer who will never instill in them the kind of pervasive wisdom and misdirection that would allow them to succeed. 
Whenever Daddy Freeze wants to brag about anything, it’s because he “schooled” someone or wants to “enlighten” them. Look at the wise ones. Daddy Freeze is not in the same league as true builders, those who have faced danger head-on and emerged victorious. 
He was so fearful of taking risks that he couldn’t even afford to own a radio station.

In Nigeria, losing power may be as frustrating as gaining it. Timeframe uncertainty includes the possibility of minutes, days, weeks, months, and years. Most Nigerians and Nigerian organizations have resorted to becoming “Generator Cowards,” meaning that instead of making genuine attempts to find answers anywhere, they just “get gen” and call it a day. It’s the same for most issues, but instead of working hard to solve them or asking how they can help, Nigerians obsess over things like accent competition, talking points, government blame, entertainment, travel stories, jewelry flashing, fashion, relationships, football, social media, Dino Melaye, churches, tithes, and Daddy Freeze.

Most international companies with operations in Nigeria have realized that the country is largely deluded, and as a result, they assist Nigerians in directing their attention in the incorrect directions. The vast majority of them are aware that everyone is lying to themselves. Don’t bother with “solutions,” simply hand out rewards.

The causes of Nigeria’s stagnant economy are unclear. We ought to be able to distinguish between necessities and extras. 
In order to properly accuse genuine churches, the entertainment industry should first examine itself. Before placing the blame on genuine churches, online con artists should examine their own stupidity. Before assaulting genuine churches, unemployed graduates should examine their own nation and the institutions they attended. Everyone has to take a look at Nigeria in its current state of chronic underdevelopment and severe backwardness and figure out how to help the country improve without turning into their own personal Daddy Freeze is an expert in gloom and doom who can provide no hope or answers. 
A biblical slogan for those who would grasp it: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in adversity; be faithful in prayer.”

Reference: CNG