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For you, there’ll be no more crying.

For you, the sun will be shining.

And I feel that when I’m with you,

It’s alright, I know it’s right.

To you, I’ll give the world.

To you, I’ll never be cold.

‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you,

It’s alright, I know it’s right.

And the songbirds are singing, like they know the score.

And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before.

And I wish you all the love in the world.

But most of all, I wish it from myself.

And the songbirds keep singing, like they know the score

And I love you, I love you, I love you

Like never before, like never before, like never before.

Source: Thejuicewithmaryjaneparrot

Songwriters: Christine Mcvie

Songbird lyrics 

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Coming from the same young man who delivered O.B.O about 7 years ago an album with hit song like O.B.O, No Visa, Overseas, Video (my best Davido song till date), A GOOD TIME is parade of how far Davido has come over time. It tells a story of how much he has grown as a person and an all-round artiste.

Breaking into the international scene can be a very tricky scenario, in the sense that you owe it to your primary fan base to always deliver your generic sound likewise carry your new-found fan base along. This is a complex fusion between traditional and global sound.
Makes the thin line between creativity and stupidity very blurry.

As the fan base gets bigger, artistes have a challenge of satisfying the existing fan base, pleasing the new fans also attracting newer fans into the fold.
Musically, on this project Davido has been able to justify and satisfy everyone on all sides of the divide.

It has been a very eventful 7 years for Davido who has grown from being that young boy touring radio stations to get his Hit song O.B.O played to signing and terminating international management and record deals, online and offline scandals, fatherhood (3 times), this young man has been through a lot.

Let it also be said that during this period, he has somewhat dimed his own light so that others may shine. He has introduced several artistes, producers and young personalities to the world via his DMW platform.
Not only did he introduce these people, he made it a point of duty to see them grow into men in their own rights.

Man went from being a King to an Emperor, one that sure came at a cost, financially, physically and mentally.

Acts like Mayorkun, Yonda, Peruzzi, Dremo are attestations to how much he has shown that we indeed rise by lifting others. Producers like Kiddominant, Shizzi, Speroach Beatz have gained prominence over the years from been unnoticed to household names in the Nigeria and global music scene. Not many labels can boast of this strong line up of artistes and producers.

In 7 years, there are not many words to describe how much he changed the Nigeria music scene in general.
A long index of artistes, most recently Lyta who was going through a tough time can testify to his benevolence.

Not one of his DMW crew has been left out as he made sure everyone grew as a unit. From car to Jewelry to Clothes, he makes sure the goodness of his heart goes round.

This is one man who in my opinion deserves more praise than he gets, I also think contrary to public opinion, here is a young man who is quite humble for what and who he really is.

The album A good time indeed tells a story from the artwork.

The beauty of the art cannot be overemphasized. Credit to the graphics artist not just for the work of art, but for the idea behind it. The art tells the story of Davido’s growth while showcasing almost everyone who has been part of his journey in the past 7 years.

To think that his Dear friend DJ Olu of blessed memory was never forgotten and appeared as his guardian angel on the album cover tell a lot about how dear to his heart, he holds everyone who had been a part of his journey.

Production credit was also given to everyone who was part of the project. This is an act you don’t see very often in the music scene. It took a while for producers to get their rightfully deserved credit.

On this project everyone who deserves a credit got it.

A good time is a body of work on which Davido again introduces us to the world of songwriters, which you will find out as you read along.

Another thing that should be acknowledged is sticking to his working team.
It is a known fact that when artists get bigger they seek greener pastures with other management, but here is a man who has stuck with his old friend turn brother Asa Asika. Though they fell out for a bit, glad that it did not take too long for him to realize that they both need each other.

Let us have a quick evaluation of each track back to back.

INTRO
Many years ago, the boy Davido kicked off his debut Album with All of you, fast forward to 2019, the young man Davido invites us into his world with a brief story about a few of the things he has been through over time, giving glory to God and also addressing the political situation in Nigeria. What else would you call growth?

Written by Abayomi ‘Yonda’ Adeniran, Ayoola ‘Kiddominant’ Agboola and the big man David ‘Davido’ Adeleke himself.

The track was produced by Kiddominant one who never disappoints. You can hear Yonda’s adlibs somewhere which adds to the beauty of this piece. The confidence on this one is different.

1 MILLI
The first line of this song is something I will like to say to Mama G every morning when I wake up next to her every morning.

When it comes to giving people their deserved credit, David doesn’t come short at all. Joining forces with Adekunle ‘Adekunle Gold’ Kosoko in writing this classic, this song is golden and Davido did not even try to take that away from Adekunle Gold. Best believe me you will be very lucky to have Davido sing this at your wedding, one chance on luck I am willing to take.

CHECK AM
Davido who is not a jew, teams up with Oloruntosin ‘Teekaywitty’ on this one Produced by Teekaywitty.

Davido builds momentum with this quite solemn jam. Another love song which deserves a video. Someone tell me another way to go about an album track listing, I will wait. My advice, CHECK AM!

DISTURBANCE
I have always been a big fan of Peruzzi. One act who is obviously underrated. Sometimes being overwhelmingly talented comes at a cost, one Burna Boy had to pay. Hopefully Peruzzi can do that too, so he eventually gets his deserved dues.

This song has Peruzzi written all over it, but carefully and meticulously Davido made it his own. This shows that he has become comfortable with his voice and sings on his preferred key and finds the right progression to suit him irrespective of the songwriter’s voice pitch. This will soon become a disturbance on radio stations worldwide.

IF
Other than reminding you that this monster was produced by Tekno, I doubt if at this time Davido wants to answer any questions or say anything as regards this one. Song is already a global anthem. WE MOVE!

D&G
This is where Davido employs the services of the newly crowned soul train best artiste of the year Summer ‘Majini’ Walker. She has been enjoying airplay globally, this must have played a part in his choice. Co-written by Kiddominant, Sindiswe ‘Lasauce’ Magoso, Tolulope Agboola and produced by Kiddominant.

This song will not only satisfy Davido’s fanbase, but also draw the attention of the world and Summer Walker’s fans to him.

GET TO YOU
On this one, Davido gives full credit to the song writers Kelvin Johnson, Richard ‘P2J’ Isong who also doubles as the producer. He takes no credit at all for writing input in this song. Honestly, you don’t come across that every day in the African music scene. Davido has a good understanding of his new and existing fanbase. I can tell he made this for the world but be sure Naija will not carry last on this too.

RISKY
I am again tempted not to write anything about this song which has already sold itself to the world. Co-written by Andrae ‘Popcaan’ Sutherland and Peruzzi, produced by Speroach Beatz, this is already a fan favourite. It is risky for any Dj to host a party without slamming this one several times.

SWEET IN THE MIDDLE
This is where you give credit to his A&R team. On a 17-track album, you put a song with title ‘sweet in the middle’ right in the middle. As obvious as that might seem, that’s a genius call to make. It could have been overlooked. Teaming up with Azeez’Naira Marley’ Fashola, Omoniyi Temidayo ‘Zlatan Ibile’ Raphael, Sadiq ‘Wurld’ Onifade. Produced by Oluwaseyi Onifade.

Davido gave us a quite different Naira Marley, at least this time not too explicit. Zlatan Ibile did a Zlatan on this one. He obviously knows how best to collaborate with A listers.

Wurld will most likely go down as an unsung hero on this song. He gave it a different touch. As much as you want to Zanku straight away from the track list, Wurld gives you a reason to fall back to your soft legwork without stress.
On a lighter mood, who would have thought Zlatan Ibile goes by the name Raphael. Talk about round pizza split into triangles in a square box.

FALL
Written by Davido and Kiddominant who also doubles as the producer. Nothing to say. Absolutely nothing!!!

GREEN LIGHT RIDDIM
For those who do not know and for those who know but have chosen to ignore, Davido shows the world how much of a songwriter Adeboye ‘Shaydee’ Folarin is. Also, with writing credit is Boash Charles Ifeanyi. This one is for the summer. At that time, this jam will be better understood. Song is produced by Oluwaseyi ‘Shizzi’ Akerele.

BIG PICTURE
Song writers of this beautiful piece are Artist ‘A boogie wit day hoodie’ Dubose (Real name Artist), Raymond ‘Dremo’ Aboriomoh Femi (Dremo is indeed a Femi if you know you know), Sergio ‘Gunna’ Kitchens Giavanni.

Everyone came through, but Dremo’s wordplay on this one is top notch as usual. Don’t stress yourself if you are not a big Davido fan, this is for the core fans and the global market. Produced by Raymond ‘Ray Keys’.

ONE THING
‘Wetin instablog wan talk again’ this is one line that got my attention from the album pre-release. If you have followed Davido over the years, you will understand his relationship with the popular Instagram page instablog. Produced and co written by Kiddominant, this is another song to show that A good time is a body of work that generally talks about what the C.Ronaldo of African music has been through in the past 7 years. I personally love the mellow. ‘Wetin instablog wan talk again’ will soon become a slang, I called it in first.

ASSURANCE
Produced by Speroach Beatz. This is that love song not every man dare sing. Lol!

BLOW MY MIND
Say what you want, I think Chris Brown is the most talented individual on the face of the planet. To get such talent on a well-coordinated song and a superb video should ideally cost an arm and a leg, but according to Davido, he did not spend a dime to get this done.

If you ask me, making a song that the most talented human on earth will jump on is a lot of work. This is a world anthem already and I must think this collaboration led to Low waist, another collaborative effort by both artistes on Chris Brown Indigo remix album. Kiddo! Kiddo!! Kiddominant!!!

COMPANY
Written in company of Abayomi ‘Yonda’ Adeniran and produced by Vstix, this is just a showcase of the chemistry between Yonda and Baddest. Just a calm way of almost signing out still having a good time.

ANIMASHAUN
Written and performed by both Davido and Yonda, this furthermore enacts the fact that the synergy between them both is blooming. Produced by Emmanuel ‘Fresh’ Bello, Davido signs off with this one. I just hope he did not lose a couple teeth with the very indiginous youruba he infused in this one.

This has been a worthy 1 hour of good music.

Just like any body of work, be sure this will take some time to grow on you. More especially because this is a fusion of different sounds recorded at different places at different times on different journeys to different destination.

This is more or less a book of many stories.

If you ask how long it took me to come up with this break down, it took me an entire night of listening back to back to this body of work, maybe I am right, maybe I am wrong these represent my personal views and opinion about the man of the moment Davido and the project A good time.

Having been in and around the media, music and music business for over a decade and also blessed to have the gifts of big music ears and use of words, written almost a century of album and song reviews, this is one I really appreciate you for reading up until this point.

Thank you!

Human history is full of bizarre cases, but this story of a little girl is stranger than most. Her life has been forever marked by an event that was miraculous and yet disturbing on several levels. This is the kind of tale that we’d normally know all about, but much of it remains a mystery.

Lina Medina was giving birth to a child when other girls her age were still learning the basics of taking care of themselves. Upon first hearing her story, the entire 20th-century world was shocked that such a thing could happen to a girl so young.

EVERYONE THOUGHT SHE WAS SICK

In 1939, young Lina began experiencing constant nausea and stomach pains, and her belly started bulging. Her parents were at their wits’ end trying to find the cause of their daughter’s suffering, so they finally did what any levelheaded parent would do and took their child to a medical facility.

When Dr. Gerardo Lozada, the local physician, examined Lina, everyone was stunned by his diagnosis. Initially thought to be a tumor, her condition was beyond what a girl barely in her kindergarten years could even comprehend. As unbelievable as it seemed, her symptoms were actually signs of pregnancy.

7 MONTHS PREGNANT AT 5 YEARS OLD

Equally surprised by his own diagnosis, Dr. Lozada transferred Lina to a clinic in Lima, where he was the chief physician. There his colleagues also examined the 5-year-old, and they came to the same staggering conclusion that her abdominal swelling was caused by something far rarer than a tumor.

Based on her medical records, Dr. Lozada and his colleagues determined that Lina was already 7 months into her term. When Dr. Lozada realized the full implications of Lina’s situation, he got in touch with the police to report that a serious crime had occurred.

THE MONSTER WHO VIOLATED HER REMAINED HIDDEN

We can only imagine the shock Lina’s parents must have felt when they found out their daughter was having a baby at such a young age. Even worse would’ve been the horror that someone had robbed their child of her innocence, and they weren’t able to protect her.

The most disturbing thing about Lina’s case is that they couldn’t figure out who had violated her. The girl never told her parents or the authorities who it was, and it’s possible she didn’t even know. After all, she never could clearly answer any questions about the incident.

SHE WAS JUST AN INNOCENT LITTLE GIRL

Prior to this unfortunate turn of events in her life, Lina Marcela Medina de Jurado was just like any other little girl: curious, spirited, and an enthusiastic learner. Born in 1933, she grew up at Ticrapo, Peru, in Castrovirreyna Province, along with her 8 siblings.

Lina’s parents were also no different than any other Peruvian married couple, following the traditional gender roles. Her father, Tiburelo Medina, worked as a silversmith to provide for the family, while her mother, Victoria Losea, stayed at home to take care of the 9 children.

THE YOUNGEST CASE OF PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY

Normally, puberty hits at around 11 years old for girls and 12 years old for boys. However, if it starts below the age of 8 in females and 9 in males, it’s classified as precocious puberty, and Lina is the youngest known case of this rare condition.

Although the main cause of precocious puberty is unknown, it can be triggered by tumors, infections, brain abnormalities, sudden hormone changes, or injuries. Children can be given medications upon diagnosis to stall any further development, but once a girl gets her first period, she’s already capable of childbearing.

SHE STARTED MENSTRUATING AT THE AGE OF 3

The medical records showed Lina had initially been reported by her mother to have begun regular menstrual cycles at 3 years old. However, later analyses of tissue from Lina’s ovaries indicated she may have had her first ovulation only 8 months after she was born.

During the examinations, it was also discovered that Lina had fully developed breasts, hips wider than those of the average child, and post-pubescent bone growth. In other words, when she got pregnant, her body had formed into a small, immature woman ready to give birth.

HER PARENTS BELIEVED SHE WAS TORMENTED BY AN EVIL SPIRIT

When Tiburelo and Victoria’s daughter first complained of chronic nausea and stomach pain, they noticed her belly was unusually swollen. The townsfolk in their Aboriginal village believed these were signs of an evil spirit’s mischief, so Lina’s parents took her to shamans for a cure.

Only after the shamans’ various rituals failed to make Lina feel better did her parents decide to take her to the nearby hospital in Pisco. It was at this facility that they met with Dr. Lozada and learned the true, extraordinary nature of Lina’s condition.

SHE NEEDED SURGERY TO GIVE BIRTH

A 5-year-old girl may be able to handle a pregnant belly, but Lina’s pelvis was still too small to give birth naturally. Therefore, Dr. Lozada recommended a caesarian section be performed, and the surgery took place when Lina came to full term more than a month later.

Lina delivered her child on May 14, 1939, at the clinic in Lima, where a team of 3 dedicated doctors helped her: Dr. Lozada, his assistant Dr. Alejandro Busalleu, and Dr. Rolando Colareta, who administered the anesthesia. The newborn turned out to be a boy.

THEY NAMED THE NEWBORN AFTER HIS PHYSICIAN

Dr. Lozada had without doubt been instrumental both in solving the mystery of Lina’s condition and in delivering her son. The obstetrician even documented his findings in a film about Lina and her child, which he presented while giving a lecture at Peru’s National Academy of Medicine.

Because Dr. Lozada had taken such good care of both Lina and the infant to ensure they would survive the ordeal, Lina’s son was named Gerardo in his honor. He would continue to play an important role in the lives of Lina and her son Gerardo.

SUSPICION FELL ON HER MALE FAMILY MEMBERS

In their search for the man who impregnated Lina, the authorities looked within her household as the most obvious pool of suspects. They first arrested the man closest to Lina – her father, Tiburelo. However, there was no evidence or witnesses against him, so he was eventually released.

After Tiburelo, one of Lina’s brothers was next to come under scrutiny, even though he was mentally challenged. The authorities detained him for their investigation, but they couldn’t find any proof implicating him as the offender, either. He was incarcerated for just a few days.

THERE WAS A LOT OF SPECULATION ABOUT THE REAL FATHER

Despite the lack of any concrete evidence on the matter, there was some speculation on how Lina became a 5-year-old mother. One theory centered on her household duty of washing clothes at the nearby river. She often went alone, and someone may have taken advantage of her there.

Another theory revolved around the religious festivals that were held throughout the year in remote indigenous villages such as Lina’s. Some said the little girl could have been impregnated after getting caught up in one of the group intimate relationships that were common during these festivities.

HER SON THOUGHT LINA WAS HIS SISTER

Gerardo Medina was a healthy baby, weighing 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) at birth. Lina was also able to recover from the surgery with only minor complications, which was remarkable considering the many dangers of the procedure that she had undergone at such a tender age.

Perhaps to avoid confusing the little boy, Lina’s parents at first didn’t tell Gerardo she was his mother, allowing him to think she was his older sister instead. They didn’t reveal Gerardo’s true relation to Lina until he was 10, old enough to understand the situation.

DR. LOZADA CONTINUED TO SUPPORT HER

Despite their unusual circumstances, mother and son both grew up leading a pretty well-adjusted life. It was all thanks to Lina’s mother and father, who made it their mission to ensure these two had as much of a normal life as they could possibly provide.

When Lina reached young adulthood, Dr. Lozada – yes, the same one who had helped deliver his namesake – hired her to work as a secretary at his Lima clinic. As a result, she could afford not only to attend school herself but also to send Gerardo to high school.

SHE FINALLY FOUND LOVE

We can only imagine how hard it must’ve been for Lina to find a partner who would understand the hardships she went through when she was just a young child. Eventually, though, she did have a beautiful wedding with the love of her life, Raul Jurado.

After the couple tied the knot in the early ’70s, Lina had another son, whom they named after his father, in 1972, when she was 38 years old. Of meager means, the family lived a simple life in Chicago Chico, one of the Lima’s poorest districts.

GERARDO DIED AT AGE 40 DUE TO A BONE MARROW INFECTION

Having spent his childhood thinking of Lina as a sister, Gerardo must have had difficulty grappling with the knowledge that she was his mother, not to mention all that was implied in the circumstances of his birth. But with the support of his entire family, he soon became a sturdy young man.

A camera once captured Gerardo and his mother when he was around 18 years old. Sadly, he died in 1979 at the age of 40. His life was cut short by a bone marrow infection, but there was no indication the disease was linked to his uncommon birth.

DR. EDMUNDO ESCOMEL MADE HER STORY KNOWN WORLDWIDE

Until it happened to Lina, cases like hers were virtually unheard of. As a result, her fame spread like wildfire when her story was documented and reported by Edmundo Escomel. At the time, he was one of Peru’s most distinguished physician-researchers, hailing from the respected French Academy of Sciences.

At the end of one of his pieces, Escomel lamented that Lina’s violator was still at large. After Escomel’s various reports about her pregnancy were published, artists, merchants, officers, diplomats, and politicians began to make Lina’s family all sorts of offers, hoping to gain access to her.

SOME PEOPLE THOUGHT IT WAS ALL A HOAX

It’s only natural, given the astonishing nature of Lina’s circumstances, that some observers would accuse her family of making it all up. When Peruvian news outlets’ attempts to interview the girl in exchange for large sums of money failed, they were forced to resort to speculation.

But over the years, a few doctors have confirmed Lina’s story using biopsies and x-rays of the fetal skeleton. Also authenticating the case were 2 published photos, one of which showed a profile of Lina’s bare belly 7 and a half months into her term.

LINA NEVER ENJOYED THE MEDIA’S ATTENTION

Aside from local newsmakers, foreign media also made financial offers to Lina and her family. Even private and public institutions had their own proposals. But Lina’s family was so determined to keep her and Gerardo away from the spotlight that they refused all of it.

One rejected offer was from an American production company willing to pay Lina’s family $5,000 just to make a full movie about her. The media attention got so bad that the Peruvian government eventually established a commission to safeguard the Medinas’ privacy, halting all the intrusive coverage.

SHE TOOK HER SECRETS TO THE GRAVE

Given her lifelong attitude toward the snooping eyes of meddlers, it makes sense that not much is known about Lina and the little family of her own. Her most recent public appearance was in a local journal in 2010 to protest that the government never compensated her after bulldozing her family’s home to build a road.

Lina is so reclusive that we’re not even sure she’s still alive. She is rumored to have died in November 2015 of a heart attack. Since Lina’s husband, Raul, lived with her all those years, he may be one of the few people to whom she shared her experiences as the youngest mother in history.

SADLY, LINA’S TRAGIC CASE IS NOT UNIQUE…

A few years before Lina conceived her first child, a girl named Liza from Ukraine had suffered the same sad fate. Liza was 6 years old, but her baby was less fortunate than Gerardo. Also unlike Lina’s case, the family knew who the perpetrator was – Liza’s 70-year-old grandfather.

Horrifying as it may be, there have been other reported cases of child impregnations, such as Liza’s, across the globe through the years that aren’t as publicized as Lina’s case. We can only hope for the peace and comfort of every little girl whose innocence was stolen by a perverse man.

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I give to the society by adopting 50 children –

Nollywood Actress Hida Dokubo

CELEBRITY GIST: Veteran Nollywood Actress Hilda Dokubo, who is known for her emotional roles has revealed she gave back to the society by training 50 adopted children.

Gorgeous picture of Hilda Dokubo
Gorgeous picture of Hilda Dokubo

The former special adviser on Youths Affairs in Rivers State made this known during an interview with The Punch in the month of August.

Below are some of the excerpts:

What does acting mean to you?

Hilda – Acting is tool to achieve what i would really like to see. It’s like Christianity, a way of life.
If you weren’t acting, would you have being?

Hilda – If i was acting professionally, i would have been teaching. But if you look at it, teaching is what i do when i act.
You went into Politics at some time?

Hilda – I wanted to do something different and i wanted to give back to the society. I felt like my life was too monotonous. I was never in politics. I just held a political office. There is a huge difference between being a politician and holding a political office.
Are you fulfilled as an actress?

Hilda – I have always been a fulfilled person, not just as an actress but as a human being. I’m an extremely happy person.
How do you give back to the society?

Hilda – I do this through training. I have 50 kids who are not my biological children. I have 3 biological children but i’ve adopted 50 others. These children need support and i can give them that. What i do is i pay their school fees, buy them clothes and give them food. I also help them find homes.
Why did you reconcile with your husband after a long period separation?

Hilda – Everything in life has stages and time. If i say i’m a Christian and love God, then i should be able to live a life that Christ would be proud of. It doesn’t matter who is right or not in a relationship. We did it for ourselves, our children, others but most importantly God.
Veteran Nollywood Actress – Hilda Dokubo
Veteran Nollywood Actress – Hilda Dokubo

It’s always pays to be nice and generous to the society.

What words do you have our Nollywood Mummy Hilda Dokubo?

The 20 year Edition of the Vodafone Ghana music awards held on the 18th of May Saturday which turn out to be a disgrace to the world talking about African legacy. The night was drilled by several performances and awards winners before stonebwoy was awarded the reggae of the year . This category has samini,Shatta wale and couple more on it but as stonebwoy won the award and went on the stage in appreciation there was a crowd before him and all he did was a gun pull out which summoned his people in defense from the Shatta movement and Shatta himself. He continued to say he came prepared as he knows that there shall be trouble some how. We have not seen Shatta after the embarrassment situation that occurred at the award night.