Prince of Nigeria

Prince of Nigeria

As compared to other nations of the world where monarch systems are highly regarded –England, Wales, the Arab world etc. Nigeria, a country in West Africa known for rich cultural events and lifestyle is oftentimes assumed, especially by Non-Africans, to be on the same pedestal with other countries where “Throne-rulers” their kings and queens command nationwide authority and appeal.

As I write to uncover the truth regarding the keyword in question, which is “Prince of Nigeria”, below are simple facts you need to know. As you read this – however – do note at the back of your mind that Nigeria is not a single monarch land (Or a one-king/one-queen country if it could be written that way) therefore there cannot be a “Prince of Nigeria”. I should nonetheless acknowledge the existence of many Princes from various traditional domains across the country.

1.      Nigeria is a multi-cultural and diverse nation. It has more than 250 ethnic groups. The three largest ethnic groups, however, are Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.

2.      The country is not governed by a monarchy system where king/queen determines the political direction of the land.

3.      Does it then means that Nigeria does not have kings and queens, or princes? No, the West African nation has multiple traditional rulers who are ranked according to the largeness of their kingdoms.

4.      Most regarded traditional rulers in Nigeria are, Sultan of Sokoto –Sokoto is located up-north of Nigeria and also Kano whose traditional ruler is accorded with the title of "Emir". Down south of Nigeria there is Oni of Ife. Ife is believed to be historic to the origin of one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria which is Yoruba. This does means that the origin of Yoruba could be traced to Ile-Ife.

Moving on, other regarded rulers are Alaafin of Oyo - Ibadan is the capital of Oyo and it is the largest city in West Africa; second largest in Africa after Cairo, Egypt. Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler of Edo province in south-south Nigeria.

There are few other known traditional rulers and tones of other smaller rulers across the length and breadth of Nigeria.

Top-ranked traditional rulers in Nigeria command the following;

Political influence: They are able to influence the choice of political leaders within their regions. This is made possible by the number of their subjects and the great following they wield.

Politicians oftentimes recognize this and as a result pay homage to them during election seasons.

Wealth: Highly rated traditional rulers in Nigeria are placed on government payroll. In addition to that, they receive numerous financial gifts from highly placed Nigerians, these financial largess are often born out of honor and respect for “throne rulers” and sometimes rewards for title bestowment. The titles being said are kingdom generated; they are closely linked to the throne. These titles comes with glory and honor, as a result they are revere and greatly acknowledged by whosoever the king deems fit to bear the name. The choice of who bears what title by the king, more often than not, is influenced by the riches and estates commanded by prospective title holder.

Also, historical events had somewhat designed a structure that make it possible for occupants of certain thrones in the country to automatically be in control of strategic local resources [such as forest, land etc.].

In conclusion, there is no singular kingdom-ruler of Nigeria; therefore no one holds the singular honor of bearing the title of a “Prince of Nigeria”. The West African nation is a multi-ethnicity country with several traditional rulers spreading across the nation.

There is no Prince of Nigeria rather Princes in Nigeria.

A shocking revelation broke out about 48 hours ago and it took the religious world by storm, not in a good light this time but for a situation that left many bewildered and a lot of people appalled.

Here’s to notify my friends on here that I’d seen the video from the wife of a popular singer in Nigeria, who –in a long, emotional and a very detailed secret-revealing interview –mustered a lot of strength and courage to share with the public a horrifying experience allegedly witnessed in the hands of a popular preacher in Nigeria when she was a teenager. She was –according to her –sexually abused on two saddening occasions with the first sexual encounter resulting to a damaged virginity at a tender age.

The preacher –already married and blessed with a baby –at the time the incident which was revealed in the interview happened.

Also, at the time in question, he [the preacher] has a church and already leading a congregation of people.

I decided to put this write-up out here for a few friends who overtime have observed my devotion to God and my labor in the house of the Lord.

Being a man who has –by the grace of God –been refurbished by the revelation of Jesus Christ and living by the truth of God’s word. I thought it would be expedient of me to put out a few words on this matter.

There is no doubt that news such as the saddening revelation by the wife of the Pop artist would naturally strengthen the more; the resolve of those that over the years are convicted of reasons they have chosen to pay little or no attention to the church and/or things of the church.

There are people who hold reservations for the “church world”, however, except for the atheist; many believe there is a God who created the heaven and the earth. In this regard, it means there is no dispute on the fact that God is the Maker of all things. 

Let me paint a picture real quick!

I have two kids. However before I got married, I had already envisioned how I would like my children to be raised, as well as the career path I desired for them to ply. This means that each of my two kids has a purpose to fill as laid in my heart.

The purpose would ultimately be fulfilled for as long as they remain bonded with me, following my counsels and do not wander away.

Now, it is possible for the two of them to wander off and still be able to get ahead in life, but they may miss the reason I channeled their way to life in the first place which would have been pleasing to me [their father] and in the same vain be fulfilling to them.

Staying within my reach or close to me means I would be able to check their excesses, prune them accordingly and correct their errors, in other that they could be at their best at all time.

A church –being the body of the Christ Head, according to the bible –is better positioned to bring you closer to God. The bible says they go from strength to strength everyone who appears before God in Zion.

Some have attempted to separate Christianity from the church or play down the need for church; whereas God “has put all things –according to Ephesian 1:22 under his feet [implying Christ’s feet] and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.”

That said, it would seem however that there’s always something on the media before now which do not necessarily paint Christianity and the church in good light. 

On the other hand, seeing that the church has consistently been on the media spotlight for all the wrong reasons [it would seem], may simply be a reason why those that are yet to believe should pay attention. Mankind has one enemy; commonsense would suggest that the enemy of mankind who naturally do all it could to bring down a platform it is most threatened by. 

In the 2015 general election in Nigeria, the Goodluck Jonathan’s camp [desiring to held on to power] did all it could to paint APC in a very bad light. Let me preempt myself, here’s the point I am driving at, the Buhari’s camp was on the spotlight because it was the platform that appeared threatening to the government in power at the time. Remember that other political parties also suggested and appeared to be the way, but politically they were not.

I know you may want to say, oh common writer it goes beyond this, say something else… Well, I have only deployed a common sense approach; it is okay if it didn’t work for you.

Before you ask what all this has to do with the video that broke out two days ago –here’s where I am going, if you’re already –I mean by now –energized the more against the church as a result of this secret revealing interview featuring the wife of the popular singer, please permit me to say that you and others who may be in the same boat are the reason the enemy of Mankind invested its time and energy to annex the weakness of the popular preacher involved in this matter to its own advantage.

I guess situations like this is what the bible advises against when it says that those who would mount the speaking offices should live above board for the sake of them that are without God who will scrutinize and judge the church [1st Cor. 5:13].

In the end, God forgives but the ‘world system’ may not. May God help us all.