12 Reasons Why Reading Books Should Be Part of Your Life: 1. Knowledge Highway: Books offer a vast reservoir of knowledge on virtually any topic imaginable. Dive deep into history, science, philosophy, or explore new hobbies and interests. 2. Enhanced Vocabulary: Regular reading exposes you to a wider range of vocabulary, improving your communication skills and comprehension. 3. Memory Boost: Studies suggest that reading can help sharpen your memory and cognitive function, keeping your mind active and engaged. 4. Stress Reduction: Curling up with a good book can be a form of mental escape, offering a temporary reprieve from daily anxieties and a chance to unwind. 5. Improved Focus and Concentration: In today's fast-paced world filled with distractions, reading strengthens your ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods. 6. Empathy and Perspective: Stepping into the shoes of fictional characters allows you to develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives. 7. Enhanced Creativity: Reading exposes you to new ideas and thought processes, potentially sparking your own creativity and problem-solving skills. 8. Stronger Writing Skills: Immersing yourself in well-written prose can improve your writing style, sentence structure, and overall communication clarity. 9. Improved Sleep Quality: Swap screen time for a book before bed. The calming nature of reading can help you relax and unwind, promoting better sleep quality.

The Librarian of Mali Who Saved Timbuktu’s Cultural Treasures From al Qaeda __ Abdelkader Haidara helped keep the fabled city’s libraries, precious historic books and priceless ancient manuscripts safe from occupying jihadists. By the time of the Qaeda invasion of 2012, he had assembled a collection of 377,000 ancient manuscripts some dating back to the 11th century and on subjects as diverse as medicine, poetry, astronomy—all were saved from destruction.

As an African artiste, imagine for a second a white European or American singing in your native language. How would they sound to you? Perhaps a bit awkward. But they sound spot on when they sing in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. That is why you love Adele, Enrique Iglesias, Isabelle Geffroy, AKA ZAZ, and David Fonseca. As Depeche Mode sang, People are People. Human nature is the same worldwide, with little tweaks here and there. Therefore, apply that logic to yourself. You could crossover and blow internationally singing wholly in English. It is rare. Yet, it is a possibility. But there is a strong possibility that you may sound awkward to European and American audiences. But if you look at the biggest crossover success from Black Africa, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, DJ Maphorisa, Asake, and Diamond Platnumz, you will notice that they do not really sing in English. They do use it. But to a large extent, their success is down to their songs in their native tongues. You cannot sing in English better than the English, but you can sing in your own language better than anyone. Therefore, it is your sweet spot. It is the zone where you have the highest comparative advantage. Do not worry about being understood. This is music. It is not a movie. You do not have to be understood. You just have to be grooved. And as long as your melody and beats communicate to people's feet, they will vibe to you as if they are from your tribe! That is the secret of cross-over success. Stop trying to be European or American. Be yourself. And if you cannot speak your own native language, that is okay. Sing in pidgin English or patois French. That is what Rema did and now the world has still not calmed down. Originality, spontaneity, and Afrocentricity are vital factors that drive the biggest Black African stars. And that is the secret behind the success of music of Yoruba origin. Whether in Nigeria or globally, the biggest and most successful artistes in Nigeria have historically sung in Yoruba. Most Nigerians did not understand what Fela, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, Shina Peters, and K1 De Ultimate were saying. But on Christmas Day, you must find Shina Peters performing in Igboland. Chief Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu is the highest specimen of what it is to be an Igbo. Yet, at his wedding to my friend, Bianca, Shina Peters performed in Yoruba. Oh yes! Fact-check me. As conservative as Kano is, Fela Anilulapo Kuti performed there in Yoruba and pidgin. If you are a Nigerian in your forties and above, you probably fell in love with Yvonne Chaka-Chaka, not because of her English language songs, but because of Umqombothi. Umqombothi's chorus goes like this: We Madlamini Uph'umqombothi We Madlamini Uph'umqombothi Did you know what it meant? But you enjoyed the song. I encourage Black African artists to learn from the Yorubas. Sing in Swahili, Zulu, Hausa, Wolof, etc. And by the way, the language used in Umqombothi is Xhosa. You are probably forty-something and knowing that for the very first time. But it doesn't matter. The song was a hit! I am a bestselling author who has travelled the world. Please give me the benefit of the doubt that I know what I am saying. It will not make you local. It will make you global. That English that you think is so posh is a manufactured language that did not even exist during the time of Christ. Your African language is an ancient language dating back to the time of Cush, Nimrod and Babel. There are mystical and esoteric properties in your native tongue that cast a spell on your listeners. Use the gift of language that God has given you to get the lift for your musical voyage. Reno Omokri Gospeller. Deep Thinker. #TableShaker. Ruffler of the Feathers of Obidents. #1 Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Hodophile. Hollywood Magazine Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Business Insider Influencer of the Year 2022.

Chief Iniikeiroari Young Briggs (Oruwari II) is the founder of Abonnma. A great Warrior in his time who sojourned from the old Shipping (Elem-Kalabari) to the present day Abonnema in 1882 with eleven others. rivers state. the first set of people to come in contact with the Portuguese (white men) from ship. Source: Histfeed

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