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Greetings to the Afritunes community! I know it's been a minute, but such is life. I'm glad to be participating in the Afritunes weekly event, Week 151, today.

I should have posted my entry of this cover last week when it was suggested as the community's secular song. However, due to situations beyond my control, I wasn't able to go ahead with it.

Instead, I decided to sing it today.

After checking this week's suggestions, I realized I wasn't familiar with the songs and didn't have another one planned. So, I went with the previous secular song suggestion, "African Queen" by 2baba.

While singing this song, I kept asking myself if I should be singing it due to the controversy surrounding 2Face Idibia and his wife. I don't fully understand the situation, but it's disheartening to see marriages fail. It feels like the devil is trying to make marriage seem like a contract that leads to regret.

Marriage is a beautiful institution that should be cherished and nurtured. It's sad to see couples give up on each other, especially when they have been together for a long time. I believe that with commitment, love, and understanding, couples can overcome any obstacle.

That's not why I'm here, though. I hope you enjoy listening to my cover of this song. I plan to participate more often in the Afritunes community, God willing.

I played the instrumental of the song live from YouTube and sang along. You can find the link to it here.

Also, you can find the lyrics of the song here.

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Hi friends! Hive Open Mic Week 232 welcomes you back with the reminder of yet another theme, which is ‘The Taste of Betrayal.’ For my entry, I chose to cover the song 'Impossible' by James Arthur, a son that tells a story of love, loss, and betrayal that linger.

Once that trust is gone, it’s very unlikely one will be able to earn it back. visualize a beautiful glassware in your imagination; stretch your memories to the moment when it fell down the table and shattered. No matter how anyone tries to fix that broken glass, it can never be the same again.

In a similar manner, ‘The Taste of Betrayal’ revolves around the feelings of despair generated when everything in a relationship goes south, with James Arthur’s ‘Impossible’ perfectly belonging to that category. The lyrics have well captured the pains and disbelief, which is felt at the particular instance that one’s closest companion breaks a promise, associated with unfairness.

The words to this song are just so relatable, speaking to the honest emotion that follows along in the aftermath of lost love. They speak to how memory can make heartbreak even more painful and can leave a lasting ache. As the words portray a vivid picture of shattered dreams and longing, whoever listens to the song is able to experience an intense connection to the emotions. The pain of remembering now-tainted happy times due to heartbreak resonates deep. The song seems to voice all our thoughts and legitimize the struggle of accepting what's gone.

Those going through a heartbreak can relate to the song's emotional resonance. As the lyrics confront the pain, they bring solace and understanding. They remind us that we are not alone in our grief, that others have walked this same path and emerged scarred but stronger. And maybe, perhaps that is the greatest gift this song gives us-the courage to face our brokenness and the hope to heal.

IMPOSSIBLE LYRICS

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Where music meets an amazing community like the Vibes Web3 Music Competition Week 20, magic happens. For my entry, I picked the motivational song “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree. This beautiful song was recorded in 1994. However, the lyrics are relevant in today’s society as people need to be strong and accept themselves no matter what. The first time I heard about the song was on September 1st, 2024 and I immediately decided to sing it.

Learning the SongThis song was not too problematic when it came to memorizing. I began with the chorus then followed by the first verse, second verse, the bridge, outro and other parts that I felt were important. I learned the adlibs at the end of the song when I was in the recording studio. I struggled to get the lyrics of that particular part but still came up with something that sounded similar too. Despite the fact that the song is very simple in terms of its structure, the words are very wise.

Personal ConnectionThe day I was scheduled to record this cover, I was unhappy, more like an emotional breakdown, and almost canceled the appointment. However, after speaking with a friend about what happened, writing down what transpired, and reflecting on what I was feeling, I felt better and went ahead and recorded the vocals. Moving to the rhythm of Des’ree’s song 'You gotta be' with the lyrics ‘You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser’ comforted and encouraged me.

Every individual faces unique challenges in life, but I have chosen to rise to the occasion, especially when I listen to the lyrics of this song, which has become one of my favorites and gives me strength when I'm tempted to give up.

I find this song to be a perfect example of a song that motivates you to face life's challenges as they arise.

So, this is my take on this song and I do hope that you had as much fun listening to it as I had recording it, and I hope it inspires you in some way.

YOU GOTTA BE - LYRICS[Verse 1]
Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead, release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry
You gotta be

[Verse 2]
Herald what your mother said
Read the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
My oh my, eh, eh, eh

[Bridge]
Time asks no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
The world keeps on spinning
Can't stop it if you tried to
The best part is danger staring you in the face, oh

[Verse 3]
Remember, listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
My oh my, eh, eh, eh

[Chorus]
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Yeah-yeah

[Outro]
Got to be bold
Got to be bad
Got to be wise
Do what others say
Got to be hard
Not too too hard
All I know is love will save the day
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together

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I must admit that it has been quite some time since I posted here in the Hive Open Mic community. It seems that time is flying quicker than it ever has before and there's always something that needs to be done.

This week’s theme is “The Crazy Week” – and God, can I relate! It has been a very busy week for me and I have felt that my schedule has been full. At times, nothing seems more absurd than when there is much on the plate and little time to accomplish it all.

For my contribution this week, I have chosen to sing “Brave” by Sara Bareilles. it is the song about standing for what you want to say even if the process is terrifying. As Sara sings, there can be so many reasons we hold back, stay quiet, or don’t take action – fear of rocking the boat, wanting people to like us, not feeling sure enough of ourselves. But life comes to us as an assignment, an initiation, a call to be strong and be brave.

While listening to the lyrics, I could recall moments in my life where I wished I had been more courageous or a stand. There are times I allowed the concern on how other people will react to be a reason for me to take too long. But very often it turns out that we were wrong and when we were telling the truth, or being ourselves, it is not as terrible as we thought. Most people we care about aren't as judgmental as we think they are. But there's a lot of freedom in not having such fears or inhibitions.

The chorus sung by Sara says “I want to see you be brave. ” I believe we all want to be brave for our selves and the people we love. Be brave and confident and committed to what is required and want it with all your heart. But it can be a process to get there.

It helps me reflect on how many times life expects us to be strong - to stand up for something, to be artists and present ourselves or our art, to be writers and write from the heart rather than from our heads. It showed that in all aspects of everyday life, people can choose courage over comfort or mere contentment.

My prayer for all of us is to be less fearful in each day and week and season and year. Broadcast who you are and what you want, the very essence of your being. When a person decides to be brave, it can be intimidating at first, but once they do it, they will never feel sorry for themselves.

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Greetings to the Vibes Web3 music community! I'm happy I could get my entry in for this week before the deadline. Thanks to my PC and MIFI, else it wouldn't have been possible.

The challenge I faced recording this video on my PC was how the audio didn't seem to sync well with the video....Like why was that happening? It wasn't like I did a separate video and audio, or was the issue from manycam on my PC?

It annoyingly frustrating to be honest.

I dropped my phone on my way to school. When I realized I didn't have it and went back to check, someone else had already picked it up. The worst part was they turned it off, making it impossible for me to reach them.

Since I hadn't missed a week of the Vibes competition before, I didn't want to break that record, so I found another way to record and publish my entry.

I chose to sing "Impossible" by James Arthur. This song is very powerful and shows off James Arthur's amazing voice. It talks about love, heartbreak, and staying strong. The lyrics express feelings of vulnerability and the struggle to overcome tough times in a relationship.

For me, singing "Impossible" is not just about hitting the right notes; it's about connecting with the feelings behind the words. Each note lets me share my own experiences with love and loss, which makes it a special experience. I hope my version touches others and brings up similar feelings.

"Impossible"I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did

And you were strong and I was not
My illusion, my mistake
I was careless, I forgot
I did

And now when all is done
There is nothing to say
You have gone and so effortlessly
You have won
You can go ahead tell them

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof tops
Write it on the skyline
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible

Falling out of love is hard
Falling for betrayal is worse
Broken trust and broken hearts
I know, I know

Thinking all you need is there
Building faith on love and words
Empty promises will wear
I know, I know

And now when all is done
There is nothing to say

And if you're done with embarrassing me
On your own you can go ahead tell them

I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof tops
Write it on the skyline
All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
(Tell them oh) I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible

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Vibes! Vibes!! Vibes!!!

Today, I will be speaking, scratch that, I'm already speaking for myself because I really don't know about everyone else. At some point in my life, I became a very 'lazy singer.' I knew I needed to learn various songs and genres, but I got too lazy. I felt extremely lazy and lacked the motivation to learn and score new songs like I should. I felt really bad about it, but when I joined Vibes, I started to regain my motivation.

Although I was still lazy at first, I realized that singing old songs and not learning new ones wouldn't help me grow. Thanks to Vibes, my passion has been reactivated! For this week's theme, 'Disney', I initially had my mind set on singing 'Arabian Night' from Aladdin. However, I changed my mind and decided to sing 'Speechless' from the live-action Aladdin, sung by Naomi Scott. Aladdin is a very popular Disney movie.... It's funny how I only knew 'A whole new world and Arabian Night from the movie Aladdin, not until I checked YouTube a few days ago and found 'Speechless'.

I learned 'Speechless' within three days, recorded it, and I'm glad I did, despite my worries about the vocals and challenges faced while trying to deliver the song and final result. I have a critical ear, which can be tough on me - I criticize myself a lot. But it's helpful to have that self-awareness and drive to improve. I often stress myself out by criticizing my work, but I've developed a 'just do it' attitude to get feedback from others.

If I rely solely on myself, my phlegmatic melancholy temperament makes me overly critical, and I want everything to be perfect. However, I'm learning to balance my self-criticism with a more relaxed approach. This is my entry for this week; I hope you all enjoy it. Thank you!

Speechless Lyrics from "Aladdin" soundtrack)Here comes a wave
Meant to wash me away
A tide that is taking me under
Swallowing sand
Left with nothing to say
My voice drowned out in the thunder

But I won't cry
And I won't start to crumble
Whenever they try
To shut me or cut me down

I won't be silenced
You can't keep me quiet
Won't tremble when you try it
All I know is I won't go speechless

'Cause I'll breathe
When they try to suffocate me
Don't you underestimate me
'Cause I know that I won't go speechless

Written in stone
Every rule, every word
Centuries-old and unbending
"Stay in your place"
"Better seen and not heard"
Well, now that story is ending

'Cause I
I cannot start to crumble
So come on and try
Try to shut me and cut me down

I won't be silenced
You can't keep me quiet
Won't tremble when you try it
All I know is I won't go speechless
Speechless

Let the storm in
I cannot be broken
No, I won't live unspoken
'Cause I know that I won't go speechless

Try to lock me in this cage
I won't just lay me down and die
I will take these broken wings
And watch me burn across the sky
Hear the echo saying I...

Won't be silenced
Though you wanna see me tremble when you try it
All I know is I won't go speechless
Speechless

'Cause I'll breathe
When they try to suffocate me
Don't you underestimate me
'Cause I know that I won't go speechless
All I know is I won't go speechless
Speechless

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Today, I want to share my musical interpretation about one of the inspiring contemporary Christian songs, titled “Trust in You” by Lauren Daigle and the message that is conveyed in it, as far as I understand it, is about trusting God even in times of suffering.

The song is for anyone who has faced adversities that change our core being, transform us, and make us a new person. Situations when one does not have any power and is not aware of what to do in life. The song tells us that even if the way ahead is obscured, it is still possible to push through as long as we do so in faith.

It’s often said that to have faith means to advance in the dark – one doesn’t know what is in store for them. The song captures the essence of despair and weakness in those moments in the most beautiful way because it is so human. But there is hope in believing in a power greater than our conscious selves – in believing that there is a reality larger than our perception of it.

Thus, instead of having fear when it comes to the unknown, we can transition from the state of being fearful to being fearless – all because of the grace which will lead us even when we don’t have a map. The song embraces faith when storms come and the strength to trust when things are not so certain.

In the present and rather confusing world, one may attempt to do almost everything independently. “Trust in You” is a do not worry message – we do not have to – there is a strength beyond that is always willing to help if only we call upon it. It is a trust that may hold the potential to sustain one during times of trial and seasons of grace.

The song is for those on any of the paths and is a reminder to trust in the arms of the Lord that will not falter. To all who dare require a prompt to enter into the dark with unwavering faith, “Trust in You” will serve as the light at the end of the tunnel. It motivates holding on to faith when there’s uncertainty about the things that are considered to be true.

I had planned to publish my entry earlier, but I fell ill on July 21, just after my birthday, and was so unwell that I couldn't do anything until today. I'm glad I finally found the strength to sing my cover and publish my entry. I hope you enjoy listening!

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It's week 16 of the Vibes Web3 Music Competition and I am excited because it ends on my birthday which is July 21. Hehe

Well, today I decided to cover the song 'Boundless Love' by women of faith.

Honestly, at first, I thought there would be no theme for the week and had recorded a song already. I wasn't very satisfied with what I recorded though and after seeing the theme, I decided to go for something else that I know relates to the theme.

The first song you learned the lyrics of.

I grew us knowing my dad as a music lover,he loves to listen to good music and they were majorly gospel, reggae and blues. Most of the old songs I know today were songs I always listen to whenever he plays them.

I choose to sing boundless love because I remember the effect the song always had on me whenever it starts playing.

I still remember how I went to the back to the couch in our living room to cry while the song was play. That happened one very morning like that..I really can't explain it, but I just know back then that whenever the song starts playing I would feel so emotional and start crying...I am sure it was that period I learned the song's lyrics and how to sing it.

Bringing this song back for the competition has been more of a walk down the memory lane for me. That is the beauty of music because it can bring all those precious memories and feelings with just one song. While singing “Boundless Love” for the theme of the week, I am not merely singing the song; I am also reminiscing my childhood and giving you a part of my heart. Music truly has the power to transcend time and connect us to our deepest emotions. I hope my rendition of this meaningful song resonates with the listeners as much as it does with me.

Women Of Faith -Boundless Love LyricsIf I stand or I should fall
You know me well, You see it all,
My darkest nights, my deepest fears
I cry to You and You will hear
Boundless love, Come carry me
To the place where I at last I'm free
Where I belong and You will be
Where all of You is all of me
Boundless love, Come carry me

In Your fullness, I will rest
I find Your peace beneath the cross
Knowing You, my one desire
Take me now to where You are

Here we stand now in Your name,
You've changed our hearts, We're not the same
Your love has captured all we are
Oh Lamb of God, Sweet Morning Star
Where I belong and You will be
Where all of You is all of me
Boundless love, Come carry me

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Greetings to the Vibes Web3 Music Community.

I would like to express my big thank you to the community and judges for choosing me as the first place winner of week 14. I feel so humbled and I am very grateful. It is indeed a privilege to be among great artists in this community. I appreciate the support and encouragement.

For this week, I decided to cover the song titled "Brave" by Sara Bareilles.

This is a powerful song that I believe is about choosing to be strong even when adversity tries to weaken us, especially in our personal relationships.

To me, this song is all about having the courage to be ourselves, opening our ears to listen without prejudice, accepting our failures, supporting others, and not shying away from accepting support from others as well. It's not about shouting and raving, or public demonstrations and protests; it's about compassion and listening, about being kind.

The song motivates me to communicate with people in real life, not just through social media posts.

It inspires me to find courage in being emotionally open and forming closer connections with others.

Looking to the future of my music, I am encouraged by 'Brave' to embrace these themes of courage and authenticity and express them in my music as well.

Once more, I am grateful for the support given by this community. That's it for now until next week.

Brave - Song by Sara Bareilles (Lyrics)You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Or you can start speaking up
Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen if you
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave
Everybody's been there, everybody's been stared down
By the enemy
Fallen for the fear and done some disappearing
Bow down to the mighty
But don't run, stop holding your tongue
Maybe there's a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
Innocence, your history of silence
Won't do you any good
Did you think it would?
Let your words be anything but empty
Why don't you tell them the truth?
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
See you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you

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Hey there, music lovers! Hello my dear friends and welcome to my Week 14 Vibes Web3 Music Competition blog post! I am so excited to share my thoughts on this wonderful tune produced by Sam Feldt called "Better".

As I explored Sam Feldt's discography, I felt like a child in a candy store. Special thanks to @lordbutterfly, who is one of the best hosts I've ever seen. Through him, I got a chance to join the Heartfeldt Discord and meet people who appreciate good music and positive attitudes.

When I clicked on the Spotify link to Sam FeIdt's songs, I knew I was in for a wonderful experience. Coming across "Better," I immediately connected with it.

First off, let me just say thank you to Sam Feldt for joining us as the guest artist and judge this week. We are glad to have you. To my Vibes community team @lordbutterfly, @silentscreamer and @verbal-d – you guys are the best!

Finally, I want to express my appreciation to The Spirit Studios Productions for helping me record my cover and enhancing the audio quality so impressively.

Now, let's discuss the track "Better". This song can make anyone feel embraced when they're having a tough day. It's all about hope and getting back up again, while the lyrics honestly address the hardships we go through. It's as if Sam Feldt is singing, "Sure mate, I understand, life may not always be easy, but it will hurt before it gets better."

The song is like the friend who says it is alright to feel that way and it isn’t unique to you to be feeling like that. It says, ‘It’s okay to be a little bit broke and it’s okay to feel this way’. However, over time, with the necessary encouragement, and the willingness to face our feelings we can not only heal but thrive.

The lyrics are great because they tell you to never give up no matter how difficult everything seems. It's like 'come on, love, you got this!' as if Sam Feldt himself is rooting for us and that voice behind you is enough to power you up.

But that's why I appreciate "Better" – it's a song that encourages the listener to embrace their uniqueness and know that they are not alone in struggling. It is a message that informs the audience that no one is alone in their struggles and that as long as one is brave and has a good heart, things would be fine.

So, here are the lyrics to "Better" by Sam Feldt:I know your heart's feelin' heavier than most
It's hard to talk when you can't pick up the phone
Feels like it's rainin' no matter where you go
You know who you are, come out from the dark

It's only timin' and time can run away
Oh, all this hiding will never numb the pain
'Cause only cryin' will take the tears away
So don't fall apart

And every time you try to start a fight
When you lay your head at night
Even when your dreams don't make you right
Just know it'll only get better

So come on, love
I know you try to live again, but you don't
It's okay to be a little bit broke
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better

Come on, love
I know you choke on every word that you say
It's okay for you to feel this way
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better

So many questions, but you don't wanna ask
'Cause all the answers, they never seem to last
You know your future don't have to be your past
So don't fall apart

And every time you start to lose a fight
When you lie awake at night
And every time you start to wonder why
Just know it'll only get better

So come on, love
I know you try to live again, but you don't
It's okay to be a little bit broke
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better

Come on, love
I know you try to live again, but you don't
It's okay to be a little bit broke
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better
Come on, love
I know you choke on every word that you say
It's okay for you to feel this way
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better

Disclaimer: I did my best with the lyrics, but might have missed a word or two. Enjoy the music anyway!

Espanol¡Hola, amantes de la música! ¡Hola mis queridos amigos y bienvenidos a mi publicación del blog de la Semana 14 de la Competencia de Música Web3 Vibes! Estoy tan emocionado de compartir mis pensamientos sobre esta maravillosa melodía producida por Sam Feldt llamada "Better".

Mientras exploraba la discografía de Sam Feldt, me sentí como un niño en una tienda de dulces. Un agradecimiento especial a @lordbutterfly, quien es uno de los mejores anfitriones que he visto. A través de él, tuve la oportunidad de unirme al Discord de Heartfeldt y conocer a personas que aprecian la buena música y las actitudes positivas.

Cuando hice clic en el enlace de Spotify para las canciones de Sam Feldt, supe que me esperaba una experiencia maravillosa. Al encontrarme con "Better", inmediatamente me conecté con ella.

Primero, permítanme agradecer a Sam Feldt por unirse a nosotros como artista invitado y juez esta semana. Nos alegra tenerte. A mi equipo de la comunidad Vibes @lordbutterfly, @silentscreamer y @verbal-d – ¡ustedes son los mejores!

Ahora, hablemos de la pista "Better". Esta canción puede hacer que cualquiera se sienta abrazado cuando está teniendo un día difícil. Se trata de esperanza y de levantarse de nuevo, mientras que la letra aborda honestamente las dificultades que atravesamos. Es como si Sam Feldt cantara: "Claro, amigo, entiendo, la vida no siempre es fácil, pero dolerá antes de mejorar".

La canción es como ese amigo que dice que está bien sentirse así y que no eres el único que se siente de esa manera. Dice: 'Está bien estar un poco roto y está bien sentirse así'. Sin embargo, con el tiempo, con el estímulo necesario y la voluntad de enfrentar nuestros sentimientos, podemos no solo sanar sino prosperar.

La letra es genial porque te dice que nunca te rindas sin importar lo difícil que parezca todo. Es como si dijera '¡vamos, amor, tú puedes hacerlo!' como si el mismo Sam Feldt nos estuviera animando y esa voz detrás de ti es suficiente para darte energía.

Pero por eso aprecio "Better" – es una canción que anima al oyente a abrazar su singularidad y saber que no está solo en su lucha. Es un mensaje que informa a la audiencia que nadie está solo en sus luchas y que mientras uno sea valiente y tenga un buen corazón, las cosas estarán bien.

Finalmente, quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a The Spirit Studios Productions por ayudarme a grabar mi versión y mejorar la calidad del audio de manera tan impresionante.

Así que, aquí están las letras de "Better" de Sam Feldt:I know your heart's feelin' heavier than most
It's hard to talk when you can't pick up the phone
Feels like it's rainin' no matter where you go
You know who you are, come out from the dark

It's only timin' and time can run away
Oh, all this hiding will never numb the pain
'Cause only cryin' will take the tears away
So don't fall apart

And every time you try to start a fight
When you lay your head at night
Even when your dreams don't make you right
Just know it'll only get better

So come on, love
I know you try to live again, but you don't
It's okay to be a little bit broke
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better

So many questions, but you don't wanna ask
'Cause all the answers, they never seem to last
You know your future don't have to be your past
So don't fall apart

And every time you start to lose a fight
When you lie awake at night
And every time you start to wonder why
Just know it'll only get better

So come on, love
I know you try to live again, but you don't
It's okay to be a little bit broke
I know it's gonna hurt before it gets better

Descargo de responsabilidad: Hice lo mejor que pude con la letra, pero es posible que haya omitido una palabra o dos. ¡Disfruta la música de todos modos!

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This is Vibes Web3 music competiotion week 13. For week 13, I did a cover of 'Mercy Said No' by CeCe Winans.

This powerful gospel song by CeCe Winans isn't just conveying a message - it's a full-on celebration of the boundless, unrelenting mercy and loving forgiveness of our Almighty God!

Can you just imagine being at your worst and feeling like you are the lowest type of human being that you know? Experiencing such a severe level of guilt, shame, and regret for having erred or sinned in one way or another. For example, having a thought like, “I am in deep mess now; there is no way God could forgive me after committing this sin.

You’re crushed; bowed down; even anticipating the day that God will suddenly say, ‘Right, no more, you’ve gone too far, my grace is sufficient but you’ve exhausted it. ’ And so you gamble and pray a prayer that you cynically really do not have the right to pray.

But then. . . then the most wonderfully, shockingly real thing takes place!” God's infinite mercy doesn't meekly say "no" like you expected. No, it rises up like a wildfire, consuming every last shred of your guilt and shame! The lyrics deliver this extraordinarily uplifting image of God's grace quite literally kicking down the door to your life. It refuses to be constrained or limited in any way!

With a thunderous roar, mercy comes crashing in, overwhelming you with the perfect, all-consuming love of your Heavenly Father. In that sublime moment, you realize nothing could possibly separate you from His compassion and redeeming power. No pit is too deep, and no wrong is too grievous for mercy to leave you behind.

This is the jubilant message at the heart of "Mercy Said No" - that God's capacity to forgive is truly unstoppable and unlimited when you open yourself to it. His grace has no contingencies, fine print, or prerequisites. It simply flows forth infinitely to transform and redeem anyone who accepts it into their heart.

So let this song be a soaring reminder that you are never beyond the remarkable reach of the Lord's unwavering mercy! No matter how flawed, unworthy, or hopeless you feel, take comfort in knowing that God's love will never say no to redeeming your soul.

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This week, the Vibes Web3 Music Competition chose a powerful theme: Songs of Pain. As someone who has tried songwriting in the past, I felt inspired to write a song that could capture the raw emotions associated with pain. The result was a song I titled "At All Cost."

I was very happy with what I came up with and I asked two friends, @obaro and @edenmichelle to take a look at it and give me feedback. Still, I received their support and useful tips, but at the same time, I felt that I still needed to do something in some way.

The song still needs a strong hook here and there, and I also need to find an instrumental to sing over and see how it flows. I will keep it in my notebook until I know how best to make it come to life.

Interestingly, the song I wrote shares similarities with the one I chose to sing for this week's competition: As a counterpart to my original song, I turned to Alexandra Burke's moving interpretation of "Hallelujah," which stands out as a prime example of a song that conveys profound emotional pain. For those of you who checked my cover during the Eurovision-themed week, you might know that I sang this song.

Since I couldn't sing my original song, I opted for "Hallelujah" because both songs deal with the pain and confusion of a complicated relationship. They both express a sense of longing and yearning for someone who seems unavailable or uninterested.

In my original lyrics, I mentioned that the person says they want her "at all cost," but fails to make an effort to communicate. This is similar to the conflicting messages in "Hallelujah."

My original song is not a replica of ‘Hallelujah,’ but it symbolizes emotional pain, confusion, and heartbreak.

It is that kind of pain that reaches deep into our gut, the one that causes us to doubt everything we knew about love and makes us feel anxious, shameful and unmasked. It is a pain that most of us have at one point suffered from, a language which crosses all boundaries and demonstrates the frailty of spirit. These songs touch the emotional chords and bring a lump into the throat, a tear into the eye and makes us feel connected to the singer and everyone else who has gone through similar ordeals in life and who has hope of a rebirth.

Although the songs’ texts and tunes differ, the themes and emotions are similar. As I go further with the writing of my own song, it is very reassuring to know that one can fully vent through other artists' songs.

“Hallelujah” has become the temporary channel for the emotions I wished to express in “At All Cost. ” Composing a song that can encompass the depth of feeling is not always a simple task when inspiration seems far away and out of sight.

I can relate to this personally because I’ve written two songs in the past but was unable to continue writing them for quite some time. But the theme of “Songs of Pain” woke up the desire to continue creating music in me, and for this, I am grateful.

And as I move forward on this path, the music will guide my way, and help to understand what it means to be alive and part of this world. Indeed, this is what music is all about – to establish one’s connection with others based on common experiences and emotions.

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I thought it is only right to share this touching post and the unique birthday video I made under the Creative Sunday celebration for this blog because they both inspire, both in terms of love and creativity, the fabulousness that went in to making my son’s sixth birthday memorable. By combining pictures, beautiful videography, and appropriate music to create a heartfelt program, I wished others could get ideas and creativity in terms of how to commemorate their children’s childhood.

This post is not just a recap of a birthday celebration that happened; rather, it is a celebration of art, a statement of the great relationship between a parent and a child. In this case, I believe that by having a glimpse at our personal lives, they will inspire everyone to appreciate what they have as well as come up with a better way of making their happy moments more special. Anyway, this is what Creative Sunday is all about – the idea that every day, we are filled with creativity and can bring some small change to the world through our stories.

Nothing can be as fulfilling as watching your child all happy and excited about something. The joy, the happiness, the entire face glowing like a candle on a birthday cake…These are the moments that, as parents, we wait for, and cherish in our hearts forever. The moments that people wish to recall and cherish in their memories for the rest of their lifetimes.

But, that is where the photographic and videographic technologies come in to the rescue. My son having his birthday on June 1st, I took it upon myself to capture his special day on camera and turn it into a memorable movie he can watch when he grows up. Meant to be more than just an application for photo sharing. A brimming birthday picture spectacular!

The birthday celebration started with a song from our family, singing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song while his dad brought in extra soft drinks. If you could have seen our little man sitting there like a little king pin, enjoying all the affection. But wait, it cannot be a birthday celebration without a cake, which I had discreetly arranged to be bought at a local bakery later in the day. The plan was to bring it to church the following morning as a surprise for him.

June 2nd came and my anticipation was so high I felt like a little boy who has been waiting for Christmas eve. Not only was it Creative Sunday which is the perfect time to unveil the birthday video I had creating, but it was also our church’s Thanksgiving Sunday. My son looked so handsome in the senator cloth his dad had bought for him.

When we were called up to the altar to share our testimony, I stood tall and proud beside my boy as he thanked God for another year of life, family, and friends. His sweet little voice, so full of gratitude, moved the entire congregation.

After the service, it was time for the grand finale - the cake reveal! As we gathered around to take pictures with our church family, I unveiled the gorgeous creation. You should have heard the gasps and oohs and ahhs. It was a masterpiece! And the look on my son's face? Priceless.

But the blessings didn't stop there. My wonderful neighbor, the one who so generously baked the cake, surprised my boy with yet another specially packaged treat. And as if that was not enough, the husband to my sister decided to offer him cash as a gift.

It is rather ironic how the love just kept piling in. Overwhelmed with joy and with hundreds of memories captured in my camera, I hurriedly went home in order to create the perfect birthday surprise. I chose each photo and each video clip you see in this documentary and I edited them all, syncing with the uplifting song “Undignified” sung by Dunsin.

Finally, it was ready. I sat down at my computer, sighed, typed away, posted it on the Facebook page and waited for the likes and the comments to come pouring in.

Although, I am not usually active on facebook, but I save stuff there so I can always look back and smile.

Finally the most precious gift you could ever wish for? Sit back and watch his reaction to watching the music video for the first time, his big round eyes full of joy and happiness. “Mommy, did you make this for me?” He asked in a very low tone as if he didn’t believe what he was seeing. I was too overwhelmed to say anything so I simply hugged him close against my chest and wished him a happy birthday again.

The birthday video I created depicts the great love that a mother has towards his son and how strong their bond is. A reminder that, no matter how grown up he becomes, the path that life chooses for him will never change the fact I will always see him as my baby boy. And I will always stand or sit in the corner and cheer him up.

So here are my words of the day for you, my sweet darling at 6 years: May your special day be the sunshine to brighten and warm your whole year, full of smiles, happiness, and new discoveries. And May this video be something you can watch time and time again, and reminisce about even, of just how much love there is. Welcome to the world my loving son.

Maybe some day when my son is grown up enough, one day, were he can remember to search for the post that I wrote for him and he will watch this beautiful video. It will make his face light up and his heart happy and full and will remind him of all the love I showered him with when he turned 6 years old. Well, I sure hope this means that no matter how long it takes, that love that he had won’t disappear.
All images used are mine
Fun Fact: I celebrated his 5th Birthday in the Afritunes community with a song hehe for my Afritunes entry hehe.

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Hey everyone!

It's Vibes Web3 Music Competition Week 11, and I'm covering 'No Tears Left To Cry' and it's going to be Miley Cyrus's version.

I have listened to the original version a lot of times and the song is just one I can't get tired of.

I was scrolling down YouTube one afternoon, keeping myself busy, or, let me say, entertaining myself with interesting shorts on Youtube, and that was when I saw Miley singing 'No Tear Left To Cry'.

I'm not going to say that Ariana's original version is better that Miley's or that Miley's cover is better than the original.
In my opinion, they are both unique, melodious and interesting to listen to. However, there's something about Miley's cover; maybe it's because I like her, she's an amazing artist or maybe not.

I just know she added a very nice touch to it, I could feel the emotion in the song.

This cover of "No Tears Left to Cry" that Miley performed wasn't recorded in a studio, rather it was a live performance. According to my research, she sang it during her appearance on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge in 2018.

I also learned that the Live Lounge is a segment where artists perform their own songs and a cover of another artist's song, isn't that amazing?

You will agree with me that Miley Cyrus's cover of the song was a soulful, acoustic rendition that showcased her unique vocal style. I love Miley's deep voice.

I decided to add that song to the list of songs I want to score after listening to Miley.

In addition to that, seeing that the Vibes Web3 Music community didn't present a theme for this week, I thought that I should put my all into the cover and give it the best shot.

The challenge I faced while recording the song was the range. Not that it was exactly too high for me, but I drank cold water a few minutes before recording and it didn't do my vocal chords any good but I did my best anyway, and I hope you enjoy listening to it.

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It has been a long time since the last time I shared my cover here in the Afritunes community and I must say that I miss doing that, but I'm excited to break my silence here with the song Mercy by Moses Bliss ft Sumisola - Pastor Jerry Eze.

The first time I heard this song was when I was on my way to travel to the east. The song played from the speaker the Sienna car I entered. At first, I wasn't sure who sang the song, so what I did was type the part of the lyrics I heard on Google, and Google did the rest for me. I saved the song with and intention of listening to it later when I had the time to, that was in January. So, I never did until Monday morning.

I woke up that morning and I kept hearing that song in my spirit. The next thing I did was search for it on Spotify and play it until noon.

I have listened to the song and now trying to score it, hopelly I will get it right soon. At song point I got confused and knew I had missed the beat.

Following the beat from Sumisola's part was a bit challenging and I know it because I have not taken the time to score it well. I prayed I do before the third Sunday of this month cause I have to lead it in my church.

As I was saying in my video, a lot of people in the Bible have experienced God's mercy, and we are not an exception.

Take a look at Adam and Eve, They disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit but he still had mercy on them. He gave them a second chance by allowing them to start a new life outside the Garden of Eden, giving them a second chance to obey and follow him. Also, the prodigal son was shown mercy by his father after he returned home. Likewise, we have also experienced God's mercies in different ways.

For those who believe, it is important for us to ask for his mercy and grace.

Just like the artist said in the song, the song mercy isn't meant for everyone but only for those who know they've experienced God's mercy.

Thanks for checking this post and, I hope y'all exjoy the rest of your day.

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Hello, Hive Learners community! Good evening, and welcome to another creative-sunday edition.

The video uploaded to this post was from earlier today at church. We sang the song Ore Ofe by Rotimikeys for our ministration, and we sang along with live instruments played by the instrumentalist in my church.

I had to use bandlab splitter to split the vocal and instrumental so that the volume would be managed. I audio output isn't perfect, but I thought to share it it to compliment my post.

So, on Thursday last week, I decided to reach out to a vocal coach I had known since March 2023 and told him that I wanted a personal session so as to work on improving areas I experience challenges when singing. After negotiation and deal sealed, we had the first session on Friday last week. He showed me things to do and exercises to always do, which ofcourse I have been doing. His name is Toby Jonah, the link will take you to his profile page.

🙂 Today is the first Sunday in May, and in my church, we usually do a lot of singing. It's one of those Sundays where we do more praises, and since today was our thanksgiving service, we sang a lot of praise (like I mentioned earlier).

However, on days like this, after singing for hours, I usually return home with a painful sore throat. In fact, when that happens, speaking well proves to be difficult too, and even when I push myself to sing or speak more, you would be able to hear the coarseness in my voice and how badly I have cracked.

So, today I was very conscious of breathing deeply and low, and not exhaling out before singing, but letting what I was singing be the exhaling. While I was doing that, I observed that I didn't feel any strain in my throat at all. I could feel all the sound I was trying to produce coming from below, and not from my throat, because I was conscious of my breathing.

Another observation was that I felt free inside.

Breathing like that while I was singing gave me freedom inside that I felt like I could sing anything 😂. (I can't explain it, there was this spacious feeling I was feeling as well, I don't know how to explain it. 😂

I could project well. It just made singing easier for me.

By now, I would have cracked and would have started looking for what to use to make the sore throat better, but I'm not experiencing any of those things right now.

However, I still feel the need to rest my voice after all that singing. I just feel happy seeing or observing the improvement in just a short period of time since starting the breathing exercises.

In addition to that, I am still attending my physical guitar class, which I also just started. I know it pays to invest in oneself; there is no chance to lose at all. I just pray for the grace and strength to keep doing the things I need to do in order to continue seeing results.

Thanks for reading this post and I hope y'all have an amazing week.

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Greetings to the Vibes Web3 Music community!

Week 10 is here.While I put all my passion into singing 'Hallelujah' memories of the Eurovision Song Contest come flooding in. To me Eurovision symbolizes a mix of diversity, imagination and self expression. Qualities that resonate deeply with the essence of 'Hallelujah'.

If I were to envision a Eurovision rendition of 'Hallelujah' I'd see myself standing on stage amidst a setup that allows the music to shine. The focus would be, on my vocals accompanied by lighting effects that reflect the songs depth. My performance would be genuine, sincere and vulnerable. Much like the lyrics of 'Hallelujah'.

Interpreting this song is my way of honoring the Eurovision spirit. Even if it isn't the Eurovision norm.

When I sing 'Hallelujah' it's more than delivering a melody. It's, about sharing a piece of my soul. This essence captures the spirit of Eurovision; connecting through our narratives, sentiments and melodies with audiences

I decided to take on a challenge by attempting to master the song "Hallelujah" that has been, on my learning list for quite some time.

I vividly recall the time I heard Alexandra Burkes mesmerizing version of "Hallelujah." It was a moment for me inspiring me to create my rendition of the song. I am confident that there will be covers of this piece, in my musical journey ahead.

The chorus of the song goes:

'Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Halleluuuujah'

I like the melody, the beat and the dynamic of the song as a whole. It is a timeless classic that evokes certain kinds of emotions in me on a very deep level. The lyrics are poetic and open to interpretation, and I love the challenge of making the song my own.

Hallelujah evokes a mix of emotion in me that I can't explain - at first I had though it was a gospel song, but later realized that its a song about love, longing, and the search for connection.

The line that truly spoke to me was, "Love is, cold and a broken hallelujah."

I used the microphone that came with my Bluetooth speaker to record my cover and plugged in my Lavalier mic to my phone so as to reduce background noise during recording. I was trying to be creative my experimenting how the two mics will sound when used together, and it wasn't so bad. If I had used only the bluetooth's mic, there would have been a lot of echoes.

Maybe in the future, I will get a dynamic mic and sound system and also learn ways on how I can make my audio output sound better. However, for now I will keep managing what I have while ensuring it comes out great.

I experienced a few challenges tackling some notes in the song, so instead of staying there feeling stuck, or attempting to sing it the way the original artist did it, I tweaked things a bit to my own way.

Finally, I didn't want to leave out the backing vocals which which I recorded separately and added to the song to give it a finishing touch. I'm not sure how well I did the harmony but I just hope it is not so cringe hehe.

That's all for now, see y'all in week 11.

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I just sang celidion's cover of that's the way it is.

I sang the first and second verse with the bridge. I didn't sing it all the way to the end so we can call it a short cover.

Also, my son had made me raise my voice on him before singing and that made me experience hoarseness in there and it after my ability to pitch well at that moment but I didn't want to let that stop me from sharing my video.

I think wa drew me to this song was the melody at first and then the lyrics. It's such a beautiful song with deep meaning.

Also, I see the song as a reflection of life and love. Infact , if you take a look at the last sentence in the bridge, you will see that it emphasizes on the that that when life feels empty and you're beginning to feel lonely, love as the ability to conquer it and anything that might come with that emptiness.

I love how the song's message resonates with me on a personal level. It's like Celidion is speaking directly to my soul.

The song's uniqueness is attributed to its lyrics, which are all the more remarkable.The story is not only captivating, but also demonstrates that life can be unpredictable, yet we can triumph over it with love.When I feel weak or lost, I turn to this kind of music to cheer me up.

"That's the Way It Is" is more than just a song; it is a reminder that life is precious and we should cherish every moment.Love is the solution to all our problems and it's what makes us feel whole again," the song reminds us of that.

I hope you enjoy this brief rendition of this beautiful song. Ignore the hoarseness and pitch; concentrate on the message and the melody.The original version by Celidion is a must-listen! The song is truly an exceptional rendition. But I doubt there is anyone that hasn't heard the song.

So the next time you feel lost or alone, remember that music is always there to guide you. Home. Put on your favorite song, close your eyes and let the melody envelop your soul. And when the world feels empty and lonely, remember that love is always the answer - and sometimes it comes in the form of a beautiful song like "That's the Way It Is".

All the best to you and may everything be going well with y'all even in this new week. Remember that life may not always be easy, but with love we can face anything that comes our way..

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There is no denying that singing a favorite song can be enjoyable.Despite having performed this Titanium song more than twice, it wasn't as effortless when I sang it again.I don't know why, but when I hear this song, I feel like I have to sing it with all my heart. It feels like I don't give enough if I don't sing with all my heart.In my opinion, this song is one of those songs that ignites my passion.

As I was sifting through my thoughts for a song, I chose Sia Titanium, but I didn't want to sing with the original instrumental, so I went to Tubidy. mobi , put in my keyword, and searched for what I needed, I found an acoustic piano instrumental in slow motion and sang along.

Singing Titanium creates raw emotions and passion in me.The key is to not only play on the right notes but also put your heart and soul into every word and song.The song is so powerful and emotionally moving that it makes me feel like I'm singing it with a renewed sense of purpose.

Titanium is a song that emphasizes the importance of being resilient. It is gaining the courage to rise up and face the challenges, even in difficult circumstances.It echoes the message of the human spirit and its power to conquer all barriers. It encourages the listener to stay true to themselves and their beliefs and never give up or give up no matter what life throws at them.

Choosing Titania as a song has deep personal meaning for me.

It reminds me of the strength and resilience within me. By singing this song, I can capture that inner strength and express it through my voice, creating a cathartic and empowering experience.

I hope that y'all enjoy listening to my entry for Vibes Web3 music competition week 9.

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The Vibes Web3 week 8 is almost over, Infact I had thought I wouldn't be able to publish a post this week due to how distracted I have been.

I guess it happens sometimes when we get overwhelmed with thoughts and life generally that we lose concentration.

Anyways, I bring to you all my cover of 'Don't stop believin by Journey'.

For this cover, I plugged in my lavalier lapel microphone and used it for my recording which I had thought wasn't useful anymore. I was proved wrong today after I saw that the mic is still able to filter out a good amount of noise. When next I use the mic, I will make sure I sing directly to the mic without waving so much so that the sound being produced doesn't sound faded.

I enjoyed recordind this cover even though I made a lot of mistakes and had to re_record many.

I downloaded the instrumental of the song from Tubidy.mobi and then imported it in the Moises app where I made a little change so that I would be able to sing conveniently along with the instrument.

After recording my cover, I edited the instrumental with my vocal so they would sync.

The track "Don't Stop Believin" by the Journey is centered around chasing after your aspirations and persevering, even in the face of hardships. The verses narrate the story of a small town girl and an city gentleman who depart from their modest beginnings to pursue a more prosperous life in the metropolis. Despite the obstacles they face, the tune motivates listeners to "cling to that sensation" and persist in pursuit of our ambitions.

This brings me to what I said about being distracted.... Everything in life is about moderacy. Even though thoughts distracts me for a while, I should be able to bring myself back to reality. I don't have to stop believing in myself, my goals, ambitions and stuff life that.

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We sing and talk about Yahweh almost all the time. Don't we?

Who is he to you? I see him as a perfect creator of the universe who is perfect too...No wonder that singer said 'My beloved is the most beautiful.

It's true that Yahweh is the only One who has no equal. He's the only One we should worship and adore. It's important that we come before Him and allow Him to take charge of everything in our lives. That's the only way we can find true peace and joy.

This song reminds me to be ready to surrender myself to the Almighty God. We shouldn't act as if we can manage our lives alone. Only Yahweh can do it, so we need to continually call on Him to "have His way" in our lives. It's as if the singer is begging God, "Lord, no matter what happens, I want You to do what You want to do with my life. I don't want to be the one in control, let You take the lead, Just have your way"

As I thought of what to post here, those two songs came to my mind. I even forgot that the musician who sang the Arise song was Don Moen and the title is 'ARISIE'. However, I remember checking the internet once for the lyrics of the first song, but I couldn't find them.

Anyway, this song also reminds me that only God can rule and control our lives. He has the final say, and He's the one we should always look up to. It's not good for us to try to manage our lives alone without God.

In fact, that's what causes a lot of problems for many people. They think they can do everything themselves without God. But it doesn't work like that at all. When we surrender ourselves to Him and allow Him to "Arise" and reign, that's when we'll have joy and peace and see him work wonders in our lives.

I believe that the primary message conveyed through the song "Arise" is the importance of not allowing anything to take the place that rightfully belongs to God. It serves as a valuable lesson that we must all internalize and implement in our daily lives.

By continuously surrendering ourselves to Him and allowing Him to guide us, we display our trust in God rather than trying to manipulate outcomes on our own. Our actions and choices reflect whether we are being led by God or attempting to exert control over everything. Following God's lead will be evident in our behavior and decision-making, whereas attempting to micromanage will only result in frustration and disappointment.

Also, it is important that we learn to let go and let God. Let's stop trying to manage our lives alone. Let's open our hearts and allow Yahweh, the one and only true God, come and "Arise" and take His place. As we do it, let's sing and praise Him, because He's the only One who should be ruling and controlling everything.

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This is Vibes Web3 competition week 7. Kudos to the great minds behind the Vibes Web3 initiative.

Today, I bring to you all my cover of the song "Adore You" by Miley Cyrus. It is a very nice love song. Also, in the lyrics of the song, Miley expresses her deep feelings of admiration and devotion for her lover.

From the opening lines "Baby, baby, are you listening? Wondering where you've been all my life, I just started living", Miley shows that this lover is the person she has been searching for her entire life before finally meeting them. When this person entered her life, that's when she truly started living.

As the song goes on, Miley professes "When you say you love me, know I love you more. When you say you need me, know I need you more." This means no matter how much her partner expresses their love for her, Miley's love exceeds it.

The chorus captures the main point of the song: "Boy I adore you, I adore you." Miley declares without shame that this is the person she worships, she idolizes above everything else.

Some vivid lyrics reinforce the intensity, like when Miley sings "I feel like I'm standing with an army of men armed with weapons" when her lover is near. This shows that when the two of them are together, she has a sense of protection as if she has a whole army guiding her.

In short, "Adore You" celebrates a deep, sacred, everlasting bond of love. The way Miley sings "You and me were meant to be in holy matrimony, God knew exactly what he was doing when he led me to you", she expresses a belief that God destined for them to meet, that they are soulmates.

The passionate vocal delivery shows Miley's longing to cherish this loved one forever. "Adore You" proves that Miley's heart has been utterly consumed by this deep, purifying love that makes her world go round.

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Hello friends! This is a another amazing Afritunes week 108!

For this week, I have merged two popular Yoruba gospel songs together to create one sweet new song. It's this new song I want to talk about today. Hehe

The song starts by saying "Ise Oluwa ko le baje o" - the works and plans of God cannot be destroyed. This part reminds us that God has the highest power and control over everything in this life. No matter the challenges that come, God is in charge and His purposes will stand strong.

After that intro part, the song then goes into the lyrics "Mo mo riri re, torina ni mo se nyo" which means "I appreciate it, that's why I rejoice." This section is to show gratitude and joy to God for all the blessings He has poured on us every day. We have many reasons to thank and praise Him.

So in this merged song, it first establishes that God's power cannot be shaken and He is in control of everything. Then it moves to celebrate God's goodness as we thank Him for all the sweet things He has done for us with His great love.

The overall meaning is that we should have strong belief that nobody or nothing can stop God's will and works for our lives. And because we have this faith, we can then rejoice and appreciate all the good things He has done for us with His kind heart.

The song calls us to live with confidence in God's control over every situation, as we too have a thankful heart for the many ways He shows His kindness to us every day. Real power and real gratitude work hand-in-hand in this song.

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What's up everyone! This is Vibes Web3 music competition week 6. Today, I'll discuss my new cover of Ariana Grande's song "One Last Time."

I think the song tells the story of a woman who was unfaithful, to her partner. Despite knowing it was a mistake she found herself unable to resist the allure. It's truly devastating to deceive someone you care for deeply in such a manner.

In the lyrics of the song, she confessed saying "I was unfaithful, I succumbed to desire. I should have resisted, but I'm at least being honest." She's not sugarcoating it - she confesses to letting her man down and wishes she had treated him better.

In another part of the lyrics, she said "I know the other woman gives you everything. But I couldn't provide what she does for you." She recognizes the new partner may offer more love and care than she could. She feels she can't match what her man has found.

Yet she pleads, "So one last time, let me be the one who takes you home." She wants one final night together to properly part ways as just friends, not lovers. After that, she'll move on and let him pursue the new relationship.

She reasons with herself, "I may be undeserving, but if you give me a chance, I'll make it worthwhile." She's asking for a bit of compassion from him.

Another part of the lyrics says, "Can't you forgive me, just this once? It's my fault, I should have been more careful." She's desperately trying every angle to regain his heart.

But he remains firm. So in a last-ditch effort she says, "I should have resisted, but I'm being honest now. Just give me one little moment to show you it'll be worth it, baby. Because I don't want to lose you." She's doing whatever she can to win him back.

The core plea is: "One last time, let me be the one who takes you home." She wants one more night together to cherish their memories and show she just wants friendship now, not romance. Then she'll walk away and let him pursue this seemingly more loving relationship.

In essence, she gave in to desire and betrayed her man. Now she begs for one final chance to prove she can provide more care than the new partner. But afterwards, she'll leave him to that seemingly deeper love. Yet for now, she just wants one last intimate night to reminisce.

There's my cover one more time: [My twitter link]. What do you think? Share your feedback in the comments! Peace.

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What exactly is this song "My Beloved is the Most Beautiful" conveying? It's a beautifully sweet tale of love, admiration and devotion to Jesus Christ as the most precious beloved in the world.

The singer establishes right from the start that this beloved is the finest jewel, more beautiful than thousands upon thousands of others. "My beloved is the most beautiful among thousands and thousands." It's as if this one surpasses the beauty of any princess or queen in the entire universe.

The way this line is repeated over and over drives the message deep into our minds. This beloved's beauty is no small matter - it's next-level gorgeous, unequaled by anyone else. Whenever the singer admires this beloved, they treat them as if they are the only one in existence in the whole world.

Then the singer introduces the name Yeshua, which is how Jesus Christ is called in Hebrew. Aha! Now the code is cracked - it's our Lord Jesus Christ that this beloved is referring to. When the name "Yeshua" is sung with elongated "ahhs" like "Yeshua ahhh ahh ahh, ahhh ahh ahh" it sounds like passionate praise!

This adds an extra spiritual dimension to the song as a serious worship song for our Lord and Savior Jesus. The singer isn't just sweet-talking Jesus in a romantic way, they are fully revering him as the supreme being who reigns over heaven and earth. The way they mention Yeshua's name sounds holy and sacred.

The chorus lyrics have turned into a kind of mantra of adulation for Christ as the ultimate beloved and most beautiful one. We can sing it over and over again like a meditation or prayer session.

Because of the repetition, simplicity and spiritual undertones of the lyrics, this song could qualify as a worship song for a church setting. The message is clear - Jesus Christ is more beautiful than anything! No beauty in this world can match the radiance and perfection of our Lord Yeshua.

The harmonies, melodies and instrumentals would no doubt be lovely to support the loving gaze towards Christ. The entire song preaches a soul-inspiring dedication to Jesus Christ from start to finish.

What remains is for us to soak into the message and appreciate the unmatched beauty and glory of our Savior Jesus Christ as the most beautiful beloved on all the earth. Let us sing this praise to him day and night, highly exalting the highest love and perfection that Yeshua embodies.

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This world never stops telling people to follow their minds, do what their hearts want, and be their own person. Magazines, social media, and all those self-help books keep saying it's only when a person does their own thing that they will find happiness and fulfillment in life.

But this song "I Give Myself Away" has a completely different message. The lyrics call on the person to surrender everything, including themselves, to God - to leave behind their own dreams and goals, and give their life over to God.

At first, it might sound like this is a way to destroy a person's life and purpose. How? To just give yourself over to God like that? But it's actually the opposite!

When a person surrenders everything to God, that's how they will fulfill their real destiny and become who God truly wants them to be. The lyrics state it clearly, "My life is not my own / Yours I belong / I give myself, I give myself to You." Nothing is hidden, it's a full surrender.

On the spiritual side, when a person gives their life to God like that, that's how they free themselves from the illusion of an independent self that exists in this world. Buddhism has a concept they call "no-self" and in Christianity too, Jesus said unless a person denies themselves, they won't bear fruit in life.

It's true that it's hard to just let go of what we tightly hold onto like that. The ego doesn't let a person easily give up their autonomy. But as the song says, "Take my heart, take my life as a living sacrifice." It's like every time, we get the chance to offer ourselves to God.

And when we do that, that's how our small, personal stories will enter into God's big plan that is far bigger than us. It's that grace that will enable us to do things we could never dream of by ourselves. Because "my life is not my own / Yours I belong."

It's in that paradox that lies true life and overflowing joy! To consciously let go so that God can use us for what He wants, that is the way to truly awaken to our purpose in this life.

So friends, you all should try it! Give your lives to God today and see how you will live and fulfill a destiny bigger than any dream you had before. I give myself away...so You can use me!

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Okay, let me share my own personal thoughts on this touching "Lovely" by Billie Eilish and Khalid.

First, let you all know that this is not any original song I recorded! It's a cover rendition of the haunting hit "Lovely" by Billie Eilish featuring Khalid that I've recreated for your enjoyment.

But this soulful jam is preaching about the deep reflection on the mental struggles of depression, loneliness and low self-worth. The lyrics capture that feeling of being trapped inside your own thoughts, desperately longing for anyone to understand and support you.

As they sing it, it makes me feel like the darkness of troubles has engulfed my mind, as I just wander through life without any light to guide me. That's what makes the melody so powerful and full of raw emotion for me.

Yet despite all the negativity and suffering the lyrics explore, the chorus will still remind me that "Isn't it lovely." This reassurance is so sweet, as it gives me hope that no matter what I face, I still have inner value and beauty that no one can take away.

So the overall message of the song is one of resilience, self-love and the ability to find light even in my darkest tunnels. It's insightful inspiration that has touched my soul and reminded me to keep it lovely no matter the situation.

Why did I choose to cover this meaningful track for Vibes Web3 week 5? Simply put, the message has resonated with me for a very long time since I first listened to it. This is a song I've always appreciated for the way it preaches self-acceptance and finding beauty in your struggles.

From my own personal experience, I've faced many troubling moments that nearly made me temporarily doubt my self-worth. But anytime "Lovely" plays, that inner light will reignite, as the sweet melody vibes sweetly into my spirit.

That's why this cover is a real passion project for me as I share this message of hope with the world, to hopefully touch the souls of anybody like myself battling their inner demons. Let them know they are still lovely inside, despite any challenges!

Apart from the deep lyrics, Billie and Khalid's creative songwriting skills plus their vocals are top-notch too! The way they crafted the haunting melodies, harmonies and vocal flows has grown my own admiration for talented artists like them. That's why I have full respect for their work.

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That's why I decided to recorded myself doing a cover of the song "Lovely" as my own special way of paying homage to the beautiful original, while putting my unique spin on top of the infectious groove.

This cover is my own inspired contribution to the mental health conversation from my personal perspective.

And for anybody struggling with inner demons today like myself, always remember: You are so lovely! Don't lose hope, we're all on this journey together. Stay blessed as you appreciate the inspiring message behind this tune!

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This "Holy of Holies" song is really spiritually deep! When I first heard the lyrics, they touched my soul. The mention of entering "the Holy of Holies through the blood of the Lamb" really struck a chord with me. It's meaningful imagery!

In customs the "Holy of Holies" represented the sacred space within the temple reserved exclusively for the High Priests annual entry.So these lyrics use it as a metaphor to represent the highest level of spiritual encounter with God Himself.

And the part about "the blood of the Lamb" refers to Jesus' sacrifice which opened the way for ordinary humans like us to come near God's holy presence. So the whole song is pointing us to the ultimate worship experience!

As I meditated on this profound message, I awoke to the deep, deep level of what the lyrics are trying to convey. To "enter the Holy of Holies" spiritually means you have connected with the Almighty at the highest sacred realm.

This is what the chorus "I enter to worship You only" reveals, that the only thing on one's mind is to honor and adore God who the song celebrates as the "Holy, Holy Lord."

The prayer for "the weight of God's glory to cover us" shows the hunger to experience the full manifestation of God's divine majesty during the worship session.

And when the song prays for "the life of God's river to flow, and the truth of His Kingdom to reign in us", it's clearly demanding total surrender and openness to the outpouring of God's Spirit and reign!

This kind of deep spiritual hunger and revelation is what the song has stirred in my soul. As I sang it for the AfriTunes show, my heart was fully engaged with the profound level of worship that the lyrics preach. The vision is this: For God's glory to be manifested and exalted! Even if through just the instrument of my humble voice, may souls still enter into the realms of the Holy of Holies for true worship. That is the prayer this song has put in my spirit!

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Hey Vibes Web3 fam! For week 4, I'm swinging in with a very spicy cover. You know that iconic music video where Miley was...let's just say she wasn't shy about expressing herself? Well, I took that energy and made my own version.

But don't worry, I kept things family-friendly - no wrecking balls or construction equipment were harmed in the making of this cover. Just me, a mic, and some serious vocals to demolish your expectations, Hehe.

I chose this song because Miley's powerful vocals on 'Wrecking Ball' are just iconic. The raw emotion she pours into every note is so captivating. I've always loved her ability to really sell a song with her signature raspy tone and unrestrained passion.

There's something so vulnerable yet defiant about the way she belts out those lyrics. I wanted to capture that same energy while making it my own.

Miley is truly a vocal queen, and her ability to convey so much feeling through her voice is insane. From her tongue-wagging days to her current rock goddess era, she's always brought an incredible level of passion and authenticity to her performances. Her stage presence is electric and her lyrics are inspiring. She's an artist who has truly changed the game.

Of course, I couldn't recreate that unforgettable music video (you're welcome!), but I put my whole heart into capturing Miley's spirit and intensity. I hope you Web3 fam can vibe with my take on this modern classic!

I got the instrumental track from Tubidy,mobi

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It has been a long while since the last time I submitted my entry to the Afritunes community. Even though I love multitasking, studying for exams and working online didn't seem like a good mix, you know what I mean? I felt overwhelmed and no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't find the time to submit my entry.

Aside from the busy offline schedule, I think I just wanted to relax a bit like I said earlier. We now have a lot of musical communities on the Hive blockchain, which means more video content to produce.

It isn't a problem for me as long as I have the right motivation and inspiration to do what I have to do.

There are certain things I have been training myself and my mind to do lately and one of them is to stop complaining about anything at all.

While I was thinking of what to present this week, the melody of the song "Imaramma by Chris Morgan" rang in my head and that was why I decided to record myself singing an acapella cover of the song in a very simple way. The song is about the Almighty who sits on the throne.

Though I haven't discovered all of my weaknesses, I believe I must have disclosed one here before.

I tried to keep the acapella cover as short as possible before my weakness kicked in. At first, I wanted to just listen to the song with my earphones and sing along. However, I was certain that it would not work and I was sure of it.

All in all, I concluded with a shorter acapella cover to ensure that I remain on the same note until the end.

Also, I finished my exams well and hopefully, I hope to resume publishing great entries too.

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This week, Hive Open Mic encourages us to explore the theme 'MUSICAL IDOL'. After seeing the theme, I decide to record one Rihanna's medley song I found on Youtube.

I like the way the three songs were merged together in that instrumental track. It started with Take a bow, and then Diamond, and finally Umbrella.

The medley didn't really contain all the tracks, but the highlights which I think was nice.

Some parts were comfortable for me to to while some other parts weren't so comfortable. As someone who really loves good music and singing, and always wants to improve my skills, one big challenge I am still working on is making the "transitions" between the different songs smooth and natural.

I feel that if I am able to fix that, then I would definitely be able to comfortably sing songs that I love.

Mastering vocal transitions is something I am really focused on and practice a lot. I know if I can nail those transitions, it will allow me to fully bring alive the songs I love to sing in a polished, professional way. It will let me control my voice and adapt it flawlessly as the music changes.

I am determined to keep working hard on my singing transitions until I get them perfected. Even though it is a difficult skill, I won't give up because I know how important it is. Developing polished transitions is a crucial next step for taking my singing ability to an even higher level.

With more concentrated practice, I am confident I can smooth out those spots where I get hung up when switching between songs. My goal is to eventually be able to transition naturally so that the audience cannot even notice a change happened within the medley. Smooth transitions will allow me to bring unity and flow to any group of songs I want to perform together.

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It's Vibes Web3 and I am back to share my simple cover and entry for week 3.

When I first heard Adele sing "Easy On Me," her strong voice hit me hard. But it wasn't until I really understood the meaning that the song struck me deeply.

On the surface, the words are about dealing with big life changes with strength. Adele sings loudly, asking for some kindness as she finds her way through an unsteady time. We've all been knocked down by the unexpected before - that falling feeling can shake you up.

But "Easy On Me" goes much deeper than that. This is Adele's honest song about her divorce and the difficult choice to split up her family. As a mom, she painfully decided to leave her partner for her young child's wellbeing. Yet she fears he may someday resent her for breaking apart the only family he knew.

Lines like "You can't deny how hard I have tried" really affected me when I understood their full meaning. Adele seems to say that despite her best efforts as a mother, her little one may never truly understand the huge sacrifice she made out of love.

When I covered this song, I wanted to express all of a mother's love, courage, and inner struggles. I just hope this instrumental version creates an open space for conveying the sadness in Adele's heartfelt words.

With my voice, I hoped to show the unimaginable obstacles moms face to protect their children, sometimes from the same pain they experienced. Adele's honest lyrics powerfully depict a mother's resilience in putting her child's potential happiness first.

This cover is my tribute to every parent who has done whatever it takes for their kids. Adele opened up, giving us a real look into the compassion, hope and sheer perseverance it takes to bravely begin your family's new chapter - no matter how rough that path may be.
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The morning sunshine streamed through my window panes as I scurried around my home, trying to get ready for church while running behind schedule. I could already faintly hear the familiar melodies of worship songs floating down the street from the church up ahead. Those comforting tunes drifted into my room, reminding me why I eagerly anticipated attending the service each week.

More than the sermons or Bible readings, it was praising God alongside my church family that truly nourished my spirit. There was something special about all our voices uniting in song that filled me with hope and joy. The harmonies would swell as we sang about God's unconditional love and boundless mercy, transporting me to a peaceful sanctuary within.

I smiled, recognizing the upbeat song being sung - it was one of my favorites that never failed to get me on my feet, clapping and singing with abandon. The lyrics were simple but profound: "Gbogbo aiye e wa ba my gbe ga." In English, "Everyone come join me, lift Jesus up." As I rushed to get ready, I hummed the tune to myself. Jesus deserves all our praise, I thought. And when we exalt his name in worship, he lifts us up right along with him.

By the time I hurried out the door and power-walked down the street toward the church, I could hear the song crescendoing gloriously. I entered the open doors and was enveloped by the sounds of passionate praise. People stood with eyes closed and hands raised as they sang fervently from their hearts. The energy was electric and alive. I quickly found my place among them, adding my voice to the joyous noise.

We sang, "Gbogbo aiye e wa ba my gbe ga," over and over, letting the Yoruba lyrics wash over us like a cleansing rain. In that moment, nothing else mattered but glorifying the name of Jesus. I felt my anxieties and burdens lift away. With each repetition, we raised him up higher and higher.

The song ended, and I opened my eyes with a grateful smile. I was filled with thankfulness to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my church family. Though we were all unique, from different places and backgrounds, in that space we were one. As the next song started, I sang even louder. The joy of praising Jesus alongside others who loved him was a gift I'll forever treasure.

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Greetings to the Hive Learners community. It has been a while since the last time I published a post for Creative Sunday.

I should have published my video earlier but I haven't had the opportunity to sit down, relax, and edit my video.

I am certain to an extent that most of us know Alicia Keys and this song, 'Girl on Fire' which I feel must have been one of her hit songs back then. Please correct me if I am wrong. The song was released in 2012 and was an instant success.

Since I am a part-time student and go to school during the weekends, I also stay over at school until Sunday.

A major reason is the stress of hitting the road early in the morning and having to make it to school on time the next morning. I find that it's easier for me to just find a safe place in school and have a good night's sleep before heading to class.

Another thing is that staying over at school helps me avoid the expense of having to spend so much on transportation costs.

We all know how red the market is. The dip isn't looking nice as well, so one has to find ways to minimize spending and save more.

The first video I recorded had to be scrapped. Yes, I scrapped it because I was looking at my phone's screen a lot.

I wasn't very familiar with some parts of the lyrics. So, I decided to start over and learn the lyrics by heart. This time I made sure to look into the camera and I was much more confident and natural in my performance. The final result was much better than the previous one and I was satisfied with it. I know I can still do better tho hehe.

I have mentioned how I record and edit my videos many times in my posts.

The first thing I do is;

I learn the song and understand the arrangement.

The next thing I do is to record the video.

Depending on my mood, I may chose not to or chose to record a separate audio.

I record using bandlab, and the fx settings I use is Highvox.

Then I export and save the audio file.

The next thing I do is to my Inshot app. The app is where I bring all the pieces together.

The final result is what I publish on my blog and I always have fun doing it.

Most times, I use Moises.ai to extract the instrumental for a song I want to sing, while other times, just download the instrumentals from tubidy.mobi.

I also like the MX player app, which allows me listen to the instrumental with my earbuds and record a video.

You know how frustrating it can be to record a video while listening to an instrumental if the music randomly stops when you click on record. But with Mx Player, I can easily record a video and play the instrumental in the background without any issues.

The steps above are basically what I do in the process of creating my video. Thanks for taking the time to listen.

I hope you enjoy listening to this one. Thank you.

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In a few weeks from now, we will start exams and I am still asking myself if I am well prepared.

I recorded my video for the Afritunes community weekly musical event on August 23rd. The song I chose to sing this week is 'My Confidence' by Mercy Chinwo.

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I have been listening to the song for a while now and have been trying to score it. Well, Mercy Chinwo's adlib in the song still feels difficult and that's why I couldn't finish it to the end.

So earlier, I was talking about my exams that are upcoming. While I thought about the fact that I haven't read enough due to work and trying to secure the bag in the little way I can so as not to go broke, I imagined how it is going for people who have to leave there house very early in the morning to get to their workplace and return late at night.

It's a struggle for them to manage their time and energy while still having enough to study. It's hard to focus on exams when you're exhausted and have obligations to fulfil. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have now to work from home.

Even though I have a lot on my mind, I am grateful that at least I don't have to go through the struggle of leaving home to work, facing the struggles of the road, and returning home overly exhausted. I am so thankful for the privilege of being able to work from home, taking breaks when I need them, and spending more time with my family. It has been a blessing in disguise.

The moment I realised that, it dawned on me that the more we focus on things we don't have, the less we appreciate the privilege of the things we do have. We can all be thankful for the things that we do have, even if there are still things that we don't have. It's important to be grateful for what we have and to make the most of it.

What does it mean when one says their confidence is in God?

It means that they trust in God's plan and that they believe that God will provide for them and help them through any difficult situations. It also means that they have faith that God will guide them to make the right decisions in life.

I couldn't say much about it in the intro of my post, however, this is the stage of life that I am in. My confidence is in God. Proverbs 17:1 says that as humans, we make our plans, but God has the last word.

With all that has been happening in my life, I know better that I can't go wrong trusting God completely in any situation.

As long as I make sure that I do my best, the rest will be taken care of by God.

Thank you for reading this post, watching the video, and leaving a comment. I just want to let you know that you are one of the amazing people who make me happy.

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The song I chose to sing today is titled 'Keep on Making a Way by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

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I remember how I felt when I first listened to the song and was trying to score it. Somehow I felt connected to the song during that period. My heart was filled with excitement at that time and it was as a result of the happenings in my life during that period. I had a strong connection with the lyrics and melody of the song. I felt like the song was speaking to me in a way that no other song had. It was a defining moment for me.

During that time, I was working at a gym center as an instructor and living in a shelter where I had been referred by the domestic and sexual violence agency in the state where I reside.

It was also a depressing and difficult moment for me emotionally at that time.

I couldn't be with my son either. I had to leave him with his grandparents because I needed to work and save money so that before the expiration date of my stay in the shelter, I would have been able to save money to rent an apartment for myself and my son.

However, the Lord had his own plans, he was always with me and directed my path.

I was called and informed about a grant that was ongoing at the time, and was advised to apply, which I did. The grant was from the DSVA.

Months after following several procedures and providing all that was required, I was finally given the grant. With the grant, I was able to rent an apartment for myself and my son. Because it is a spacious two bedroom apartment with a parlor, I had to move my parents in with me.

As well, I resigned from the gym centre and was very happy to do so since the place had already become toxic for me.

It all happened a few weeks before my birthday last year, which was on July 21.

A lot happened. In fact, it is a very long story I had a lot of mixed emotions that I had to deal with. It was a roller coaster of highs and lows for me. I learned a lot from that experience and I'm thankful for it.

It felt like God specially prepared a birthday gift for me, which was the best at that time.

You will understand what I mean if you read the lyrics below. I will always be thankful to God for taking care of me and not leaving me.

The picture I used for my thumbnail was taken last year, during which my heart was filled with excitement.

LYRICS Keep on making a way

Over and over again

You're always bringing me out

Over and over again

Lord, You've done so much

All to You I owe...

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I am glad to be here again this week with my presentation for the Afritunes community. It is impossible for me to let a week go by without singing to my favorite audience, even when I am not at my best. Remember that with God nothing is impossible. So I hope you all enjoy my performance today.

Whenever I sing and share it on the hive blockchain, one thing I always think about is improving my vocals. I always strive to put out the best content and give back to the Afritunes community. I truly appreciate everyone who has supported me throughout my journey. Thank you!

I strive to always hit the right notes and stay in key. I want to be able to deliver a performance that will make the audience feel uplifted and inspired. With practice and determination, I am sure I can reach my goal.

Since I started part-time studies, I have not been able to go to choir rehearsals or even minister with my fellow choir members in the church. Honestly, I miss that moment. I miss the feeling of togetherness and the sound of our collective voices in harmony. I also miss the joy of the congregation and the feeling of being part of a larger purpose. I hope that I can return to choir soon.

Having this community has helped me not to abandon music, because if one looks at their daily schedule, everything is just crammed. I have to work, do my personal stuff, engage in the blockchain, even in the neoxian city discord server, everything takes time. But I've found that if I just make time for myself, even if it is just half an hour, I can still practice and improve my skills. This community has helped me realize that it is possible to fit music into a busy schedule without compromising on other commitments. It has been invaluable for my growth as someone who enjoys singing.

It is my pleasure to cover 'Who is like unto thee', originally sung by one of my favorite gospel artists, Sinach.

You can find the lyrics to the song HERE

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The theme of this week is Beacon of light.

In my opinion, It's about finding hope in difficult times. Looking for the good in every situation and recognizing that things can get better. Focusing on the positives and staying strong, no matter what challenges life throws our way.

The theme was chosen by the community's recent spotlight artist Gloriaolar.

The beacon of light can be interpreted in many different ways. It can be seen as a source of hope, a call to action, or a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference. It's a reminder that in the darkness, there is still light. This light can lead us to a better future. It can inspire us and give us the strength to keep going. It can be the spark that ignites change.

I know many people will have songs and interpretations that they feel fit the theme for a theme like this.

I chose to sing a popular song titled 'Wonderful Merciful Saviour'. The song speaks of God's grace and mercy, and it is a reminder of the hope and comfort we can find in Him. I believe this song fits the theme perfectly and it is a reminder to us all to take comfort in God's grace.

Who would have thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men, that lamb is a light that shines brighter than all light. His grace is sufficient for us, and His mercy endures forever. We can look to Him in times of need, for He is full of love and compassion. We can rely on Him for strength and guidance, for He is our merciful Saviour.

He is a beacon of light, guiding us through our darkest moments. He is the source of hope and comfort, providing us with the courage and faith to persevere. He is the source of healing and restoration, enabling us to rise above our troubles and find peace.

Thanks for reading and watching my video.

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I'm excited to share my entry this week in the Afritunes community, despite how time management has been one of the major things I have been struggling with in my life currently.

I have been trying to find a balance between my personal and professional life and this is the first step towards achieving that goal. I am hopeful that my entry will be welcomed by the community and I am looking forward to connecting with like-minded people.

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The song excess love Mercy Chinwo speaks about God's love for his children. This message of love and mercy is something I will always carry with me as I strive to find balance in my life. It gives me hope for a better and brighter future. I am ready to take the next step in my journey.

However, for my entry this week, I will do a cover of Naomi Mac's version. Ever since I watched her mind-blowing performance on the Voice Nigeria, she became my role model and I have always wanted to do my cover too.

As usual, I recorded my video, and then audio. I didn't want to add backup vocals initially, but I had to when I saw that it sounded scanty, (the vocals weren't full). I cut the instrumental to match the length of my audio and then added effects to make the sound quality better, using Bandlab.

Naomi Mac is a powerhouse. I enjoyed her performances all through the time spent in the voice show. Sadly, her fans could not listen to her last performance which was Flashlight because she didn't make it to the top 3.

In my opinion, something went wrong, it looked intentional like they didn't want Naomi Mac to win.

On the other hand, I can just say, maybe Naomi Mac's votes weren't enough.

Above all, she remains a star, and will always be a star. It's a shame that she didn't win, but it doesn't take away from all that she has achieved. She is still an inspiration to many and will continue to be a great role model.

Excess Love: Lyrics

Instrumental: Moises.ai

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Sometimes last week, if I am not mistaken, it was when this week's suggestion was made in the Afritunes community.

@jesus-son begged me and few other people not to participate in this week's event in the Afritunes community, and I think that virtual jazz almost worked on me hahaha. 😂

Usually, when I am extremely busy, I find time to record my video on Wednesday and publish on Thursday morning. However, this week is somehow different.

Aside from Jesus-son's jazz 😂😂, I have been busy with work and assignments from school. I wasn't able to record a video until late this evening.

At some point, I had thought that this week's video will be postponed until next week. Also, I hoped to be able to catch up and get the video out as soon as possible.

Fortunately, I was able to record a video after making several attempts. My vocals felt tired and I was cracking a lot.

The video was recorded at my sister's house @treasuree and while I was cracking and experiencing difficulties, struggling to sing the part of the song with a higher note, my sister could stop laughing at me.

She mimicked me in a way that insinuated that I sounded like a monster,😂😂 she even posted me on her WhatsApp status 😂😂.

Eventually, I managed to finish recording the video and I was relieved. I knew that I could always go back and re-record if need be, but I was proud of myself for pushing through and not giving up despite the struggles.

Instead of re-recording, I added all the recordings I did including the audio and adjusted the volume where necessary. I wanted to give it a big chorus effect, and I didn't harmonize any part.

Let me know what you think and how I can improve.

The title of the song, as I introduced in the video is 'You are Able' by Ada Ehi.

God is the creator of all universe and is able to do all things. He gives us the strength to do all things, no matter what the circumstances are. He is the one who gives us the courage to face whatever challenges come our way. He is our ever-present help in times of trouble.

He is our refuge and our hope in times of despair. He loves us and is always with us. He is our guide and our protector.

I gave an example of my cousin who died. We had faith that she would not die. But does that mean God couldn't have saved her?

Well, God understands, and all he does is good. We don't always understand why certain things happen, but we can trust that God knows what is best. We have to remember that God is in control, and that He has a plan for us. Even though it may be difficult to accept, He loves us and will never leave us.

The instrumentals was extracted from Moises.ai

You can find the lyrics here.

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It is highly recommended that you use earphones when watching the video you are about to watch for the best audio quality. I watched the video with and without earphones and discovered that it was far better to listen with earphones than to listen directly from the phone's speaker. The sound quality was much higher, and I could make out more of the details of the music. It was also much more enjoyable to listen with earphones than with the phone's speaker.

'Fix My Eyes On You' by Ada Ehi ft Sinach is the song I sang.

In my opinion and based on my experience, this song means trusting the Lord completely. Remember a story in the Bible when Jesus was walking on water? Peter asked Jesus to help him walk on water too. He stepped out of the boat and trusted Jesus, but soon began to sink. Jesus stretched out his hand and said, "You of little faith, why did you doubt me?" This is a great reminder to keep our eyes focused on Jesus and trust Him.

We must have faith and trust that God will take care of us, no matter the situation. He will never leave us, even when we doubt Him. It is important to keep our faith in Him and rely on Him for strength.

There is a verse in the bible that says, if the birds in the air are taken care of, how much more are we that are created in God's image God's love and protection are always with us if we just have faith and trust. He is our faithful and loving Father, and He will never forsake us. We should be encouraged and strengthened by this knowledge.

Prior to starting school, the last Sunday I attended my church had a 30-minute prayer after the service. I have been blessed by that prayer session because, during the time when we were asked to tell God what our hearts desired, I poured out my heart. At that time there were a lot of urgent financial needs, so despite trying to trust God, I was still worried about how I would handle the situation if I could not meet up.

However, I did not let fear take over me. I still trusted God and cast all my cares on Him. As a result, God moved in miraculous ways and my financial needs were met. I was humbled and reassured of His faithfulness and provision. I learnt to trust Him even more and not be consumed by fear.

So, you see why I said I am a living testimony? Despite the mocking situation around me, I continued to fix my eyes on him, and God proved himself yet again to be God.

If not for school, I would have loved to go to the church and share my testimony to encourage others who are scared because of the situations around them.

This is a testimony that I am thankful to share with you all. Please don't let fear take over your heart or make you lose focus. As I said in my video, do your best as a human being and leave the rest to God.

Remember that the ways of God are perfect, and He knows what is best for us. Look to Him for guidance and strength in any difficult situation, and you will find the courage and peace you need. Have faith that He will lead you in the right direction.

The instrumentals was extracted using the Moises.ai app. Below is the Ada Ehi ft Sinach - Fix My Eyes On You ( Official Lyrics Video)

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Being separated from anyone dear can be an emotionally difficult experience. The sudden absence of a loved one can be extremely difficult to cope with, and can lead to feelings of loneliness and sadness. This can be even more difficult when the separation is unexpected or for a long period of time.

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As I type, I still thing about my cousin who passed away, it's till difficult fo me to accept that reality. I know that Grief is a natural response to loss, and it can take many months, sometimes years, to fully process the emotions associated with the loss. It is important to understand that the pain of loss is normal and it can be comforting to know that others have gone through similar experiences.

I will be singing Adele's song, Hello, in response to this week's theme at the open mic community on hive.

Adele's Hello is about reconnecting with people and being sorry for hurting their feelings in the past. The song expresses the difficulty of re-establishing a connection with someone who has been hurt, but also the hope that it is possible to heal the wounds and make up for the mistakes. It is a reminder that it is never too late to apologize and make amends.

"Hello from the other side" refers to reaching adulthood and surviving the challenges that life brings The central message of the song is that we should never give up hope and that it is never too late to repair a broken relationship. By using the phrase "hello from the other side," the singer is suggesting that there is a chance to make a new start and to reach a point of understanding and forgiveness.

To emphasize this point, the chorus repeats the phrase “Hello from the other side”, which represents the hope of a new beginning. The song serves as a reminder that even in the most difficult of times, it is possible to find the strength to keep going and make amends.

I hope you enjoy listening to my entry, despite the fact that I posted it late.

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Once again, greetings to the Afritunes community. Today is the last day of week 71 of celebrating African music on Hive and I am pleased to present the song Onise Iyanu by Nathaniel Bassey. This song is a powerful reminder of God's grace and mercy. It is a perfect way to end this week and look forward to the next.

As I am posting my video today, I am also excited to announce that tomorrow, July 21, I will be +1. I am so thankful to God for His faithfulness and I hope that my birthday will be a day filled with love, joy, and peace. I invite you to join me in celebration and remember to always be thankful for God's grace and mercy.

Speaking of God's mercy and grace, I will never get tired of saying that God loves me so much.

Around this time last year, I had just resigned from the gym center I was working at as a gym instructor Due to the Due to the nature of my job and the fact that I need the money, I was unable to take care of my son myself; I had to leave him with my parents in hopes of finding another job later on so I could take care of him, pick him up from school, and be there for him as much as possible.

Also, I kept a journal about my life, and in that journal, I wrote down things that I desired I wrote down the goals I wanted to achieve and the lifestyle I wanted to live. I wrote about the people I wanted to meet, the places I wanted to visit, and the things I wanted to do. I kept track of my progress and affirmed my commitment to achieving my goals.

Seeing how God has been there for me all along and brought to pass almost all the things I wrote down in this book today makes me feel so blessed.

There is this song by an artist named Angel. The title of the song is Blessings.

I love the part in the lyrics that says, 'Why am I stressing? I better count my blessings because life could have been more threatening.'

Where do I start? One of my desires was to get a job that would sustain me and would allow me to spend time with my son, and God did it. Ever since I resigned from my last place of work, I have never lacked anything, and work from home.

No longer do I have to worry about getting to work early and facing the stress of the commute.

Aside from moving into a new apartment and gaining admission to the university after struggling with finances for a long time, I am a better version of myself. My heart is filled with gratitude to God for the positive progress I've made so far, even though I haven't begun at all.

My life is a testimony of God's goodness, and all I can say to God as I turn a new page is thank you.

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Hello people, and welcome to Hive Open Mic week 170. The week has been filled with different emotions for me, but I am glad to be here with all of you. Music has always been an outlet for me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it with you.

After checking what the theme for the week is, I saw that it is cacao. At first, I thought about singing a song about the sweet taste of chocolate, and the bittersweet memories it brings. But I couldn't think of any songs.

So then I decided to try and research different songs about cacao, and I was surprised to find out that there were a lot of songs out there about the topic. After some searching, I was able to find several songs, but I just didn't know the lyrics.

I also thought about how Adele's song 'Easy on Me' relates to the theme cacao or chocolate.

Adele's 'Easy on Me' lyrics hint at why she divorced her husband despite how 'hard' she tried The lyrics suggest that she was not able to make the relationship work despite her best efforts. She expresses her sadness and regret for the failed relationship but ultimately realizes that it was the right decision. She states that she is now content with her life and is stronger for it. Well, that's what I think.

While singing, I became emotional because I am going through a similar situation I could relate to her lyrics. I felt her pain and her strength at the same time, and it gave me the courage to face my own struggles.

But does this song in any way relate to the food for the gods which is cacao or chocolate? No, there is no direct relationship between the song and the food for the gods. The lyrics of the song just reminded me of my current situation and gave me the strength to face it.

When one is emotionally traumatized, does chocolate help? Probably not. But having a positive attitude helps in such situations, and the song helped me cultivate that. Music has the power to transform us and can help us feel empowered in times of distress.

The song is just one I thought I'd share with you, and I hope you enjoy it.

Instrumentals: Moises.ai

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You know that Lord is a mighty wartime fighter, don't you? He goes out to battle with chariots and horses. He can defeat a thousand enemies with just one movement of his hand. His strength and power make him invincible.

'Mighty Man of War' is an original song that refers to God and it was written by my childhood teacher at the church I attended. The song is a reminder of God's power and His ability to protect and defend us in difficult times. It is a reminder that we can trust in Him and rely on Him for strength and courage. It is a source of comfort and hope.

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According to the song, God set the captives free, how can this relate to war? The song is referring to how God can liberate people from oppressive and unjust situations. This can relate to war because God can grant the oppressed people the strength and courage to fight for their freedom and end the war. The song is reminding us that God is ultimately in control and can help us in times of need.

By reminding us that God is the ultimate source of power and protection, the song encourages us to have faith and hope in situations of war, that God will provide the strength and courage to end the suffering and ultimately bring peace.

Towards the end of the lyrics, we see that the Lord reigns forevermore, and the mighty man in battle remains forevermore. His reign is eternal, and the power of his might endures forever. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. He is the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, and his glory will never fade away.

The lyrics of the song are below. You are the Mighty Man of War

The bright and morning star

You paid the price, for us that we might live

You are the Mighty Man of War

The bright and morning star

You paid the price for us that we might live

Oh oh oh

Worthy is the Lamb

He set the captives free

You touched my life with your hands, mu life changed

Unto thee we put our hope

See us through don't let us down

Lord you reign

You reign forever more.

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Greetings to the Afri-tunes community. I am excited to be part of this community and look forward to connecting with everyone, and listening to them as I also try to give meaningful feedback on their. As always, I hope to learn a thing or two from the community.

The song I am submitting as my entry for week 69 is titled Na You by Dunsin Oyekan and Kin Burrell. I hope the community enjoys the song and takes something meaningful from it. Na You is a beautiful song that exalts God. Its lyrics are powerful and its melody is captivating. It reminds us that God is the source of all our strength and hope. We can find peace and joy when we put our trust in Him.

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Also, It talks about God's mercy being everlasting and overwhelming. There are times when we feel we don't deserve certain things, but God, in his mercy, still grants them to us. His mercy is limitless and never-ending, even when our faith is weak. We should recognize and be thankful for this mercy, and strive to be worthy of it.

Life has taught me the importance of trusting in God's plan during difficult and trying times. It's hard to understand why some things happen, and why others don't. But I know that God's plan is perfect in its own way, and I will continue to trust Him and be thankful for His mercy. I believe that His mercy will bring us all peace and joy in the end.

We need to understand that God is in control and will never leave us. Remember that everything works together for the good of those who love God.

While recording this song, I faced some challenges, including getting the harmonies right, making sure I wasn't singing off-beat or going flat. Kim Burrell's part was quite technical for me. I have listened to a few of her songs before and noticed that she is the kind of singer who loves riffs and runs and plays around with them when she is singing.

Each time I listen to amazing musicians like that, I always want to keep doing my best to get better and become a better singer.

So towards the end of the song, as I couldn't keep up with the ad-libs,, I just did my own thing. I have known the song for a long time but have never taken the time to score it.

While I was thinking of a song I should sing for AFRITUNES, I decided to just attempt this one.

Due to its duration exceeding five minutes, Moises cut the instrumentals. But I was able to work with what was left.

Hope you enjoy listening to this.

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Today has been an amazing day for me, not only did I not leave church early today, but I also spent quality time with my family and friends. I was also able to finish a few tasks that I had been procrastinating on. It's amazing how much can be accomplished when I make the most of my time. I'm grateful for the blessings I have received today.

I'm also glad to have recorded my audio before my visitors came in. I usually record audio after I record my video and then edit it with the video. It's fun but not always. Hehe , it's a lot of work but it's worth it in the end. I'm always happy to see the final product and how it turns out. Plus, I get to learn something new each time I do it!

As part of today's Hive Learners Creative Sunday, I'm singing a cover of Miley Cyrus' Adore You. I'm excited to share this cover with you all, and I hope you enjoy it. I'm also taking this opportunity to thank all my supporters for their continuous encouragement. I wouldn't be here without you! Please share your thoughts about this cover with me.

Adore You song by Miley Cyrus has been one of my favourites and I'm so excited to have done my own version of it. I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback, and I'm sure it will help me improve my skills even more.

I haven't listened to this song for a very long time, it was one of the songs I sang during our musical event in the Neoxian city Discord server that made me realize that I should listen to it again. After thinking about that, I decided to create a cover for Hive Learners Creative Sunday as well.

I've been practising the song day and night for a couple of days and finally recorded it today. I'm really excited to share it with everyone.

At one point I almost felt like I should just leave it until next week because my voice was sounding tired, which is a problem I have, but then I told myself it would be my perfectionist side that wanted me to postpone it until next week, and then I decided I would edit and publish it like that.

With practice and time, I'll be able to improve. So I decided to push through and finish it. I'm proud of myself for taking the challenge. I'm determined to work on my voice and get better with each recording. I'm looking forward to the results. It's going to be a great journey, and I'm ready to take on the challenge. I'm excited to see how far I can push my limits.

As well, I appreciate those who came up with the #Creative-Sunday initiative, which gives users an opportunity to showcase their talents I'm sure this initiative will help many people find their true passions and unleash their potential. I'm grateful to be a part of this journey

Thank you once again for your love and support.

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I am glad to join you this week as part of Hive Open Mic Week 168, which focuses on Music for Children. I will perform one of the popular children's songs we know, titled 'Twinkle, Twinkle little star.' It is also a lullaby.

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This song has been passed down for generations and is still a favourite among young children. The song is a simple lyrical poem that talks about the beauty of the night sky. It is a perfect way to encourage young minds to observe the world around them. I hope to share the joy of this song with the children in this week's Open Mic.

It was my pleasure to invite @meyatiengi to be a part of my presentation this week. I hope this song will inspire the audience to appreciate nature and explore the wonders of the world. I'm sure that Meyatiengi's performance will be a delightful addition to my presentation.

The chest and mixed voice she has, her vocal style, and her vocal prowess are amazing. I just couldn't resist asking her to perform with me, and I am glad she agreed. If you have listened to her, you will appreciate her vocal ability.

The first thing I did before singing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star was search the internet for other children's songs. In the end, I settled for this one anyway.

I first listened to the song on Tubidy.mobi before downloading it and extracting the instrumental using Moises.ai.

At the beginning and end of the original song, I hummed because I felt the intro was a little empty. Then, I added a vocal effect with Bandlab to make it sound fuller. Finally, I mixed the instrumental with the vocal track to create the final version of the song.

I began with the first Stanza, Meya followed, and I harmonized with her in the third part, which was the last, and ended it with humming again. After that, I adjusted the sound levels.

This is the first song Meya, and I have done together. I'm sure we'll have more opportunities to work together in the future. I hope this one is enjoyable for you to listen to.

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Hi, Afritunes community, Welcome to another week and our last date before the new week, when we celebrate African music.

For week 68, I will sing an Acapella cover of a composed song. As I said in the video, it wasn't composed by me. It's a gospel song, and the inspiration for the song comes from the Bible in Psalm 139. So stay tuned.

This composed song came to my mind while I was looking for a song to sing, and for a moment, I thought the lyrics were wrong, but after I saw and read it in the Bible, I was convinced otherwise.

The lyrics of the song were based on a passage from the Bible, which is a source of inspiration and guidance for many people. This realization gave me confirmation that the lyrics were indeed correct, and I was able to sing the song with confidence. The part I loved was the part that read, "Search me, O Lord, and know my way. If there is evil there, lead me to everlasting life".

The verse means that if there is any wrong path I am taking, God can help me find a way to the right one. This verse brings me comfort and reassurance that I will be able to find the right path with God's help.

Earlier today, I recall the preacher explaining a Bible verse that says, "Watch and pray." Even though we may feel that we are immune to the devil and that Christ strengthens us, we should still watch and pray. We should actively seek God's grace and protection, and stay vigilant against evil and temptation. It is only through prayer and watchfulness that we can stay on the path of righteousness.

Here are the lyrics to the song: I will never let the stone to praise the Lord.

I will never let the stone to praise him

I will never let the stone to praise the Lord.

I will rise and take my rightful place.

If stone should praise the Lord

oh oh, not in my time

If stone should praise the Lord,

oh oh, not when I live

If stone should praise the Lord

oh oh, not when I have my bread

I will rise and take my rightful place.

Search me, Lord and know my way

If there is evil an there

Lead me to everlasting life, I belong to you lord

Over and again, lord, I give you my life

Over and again, lord, I give you my soul

Over and again, over and again

I belong to you

Take my life and let it be

Consecrated Lord to thee

Take my moment and days

I belong to you, Lord.

Lead me to everlasting life, I belong to you, Lord.

Over and again, Lord, I give you my life

Over and again, Lord, I give you my soul

Over and again, over and again

I belong to you

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Hello people, and welcome to Hive Learners Creative Sunday. I bring to you all a cover of Rihanna's Take a Bow. The song is about a woman who is trying to move on after her relationship has ended. She is telling her former partner that it is time for him to take a bow and accept that the relationship is over.

When I was younger, Rihanna was one of my favorite artists, and I listened to many of her songs and even scored them. That's one of the reasons why I have been presenting her songs more often.

Rihanna said in the chorus of that song, 'Don't tell me you're sorry, because you're not'.

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There's just something funny about a guy cheating in a relationship and expecting to be forgiven for it.

Even for couples who are officially and legally married, the only time they can get a divorce is if infidelity is involved. This is because infidelity is seen as a breach of trust and is seen as a violation of the expectations of the relationship. It is also a sign that the person is not taking the relationship seriously and that they are not committed to it.

This question also never leaves my mind each time I think about it. Why go into a relationship with someone when you know you won't commit and will be unfaithful? Why?

From what Rihanna said, the moment she feels he is sorry, that's when he does the worst. It's clear that a lack of commitment leads to a lack of trust, which can be incredibly damaging to a relationship. Unfaithfulness can also lead to a lack of respect and the inability for both partners to be honest and open with each other. The consequences of this lack of trust can be long-lasting and damaging.

When someone does something once, it may be true that it was a mistake, but when they repeat it repeatedly, it demonstrates their character.

Even the Bible says, "Shall we continue in sin and pray that peace may abound? God forbid. We must realize that repeating the same mistake shows that a person is not learning from it.

The song is about how annoyed a lady is with her boyfriend, who cheats, apologizes, and then cheats again. She expresses her frustration that he doesn't understand the consequences of his actions and continues to make the same mistake. The song is a reminder that we should learn from our mistakes and not keep repeating them.

It is my pleasure to share this with you.

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Hello everyone, welcome to Hive Open Mic week 167. I'm excited to listen to all the amazing performances in the community. I know we have some great entries from different people in the hive blockchain. Let's show our support and encourage each other to keep creating and doing what we love.

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After checking to find out what this week's theme would be, I was like, what's "Otaku"? After doing some research, I found out that Otaku is a Japanese term used to describe people who are passionate about anime, manga, and video games. I'm excited to hear what everyone has to offer this week.

Prior to that moment I found out what it meant. I had thought it might be something in another language, but I wasn't sure if it was Spanish. I decided to look it up and now I understand what it means. I'm looking forward to seeing what others have to say about it this week.

However, I had a song in mind that I felt might fit the theme and it's titled "Two voices, one song" by Barbie. I'm excited to learn more about it and hopefully find out what it means to others. I'm also interested to hear what people think about the song and how it fits in with the theme. I'm sure it will be an interesting conversation.

I initially asked myself if Barbie 4D cartoons were anime. After some research, I learned that it's not typically considered anime. However, 4D cartoons borrow elements from anime. It's interesting to see how traditional animation styles and techniques are used in 4D cartoons to create their own style.

Since no other choice came to mind, I decided to sing this Barbie song. It's one of the songs Barbie and her friend sang.

I hope you enjoy my entry.

Instrumentals: Tubidy.mobi

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I welcome you all to Afritunes Week 67.

I had a song in mind that I planned to sing until I checked the community's suggestions. Since it's a song I know, I decided to go for it.

In this video, I didn't use Audacity software to edit the audio. I tried something different. What I used was a musical app known as Bandlab.

Somehow, I prefer this to Audacity because it has a different vocal effect. I feel that Bandlab can do a lot.

I am still getting used to it, so I don't really know much about it yet; I am just exploring.

If you noticed, I couldn't engage with other amazing hivers here in the community last week. That's due to a lot of reasons, starting with power outages, feeling emotionally down, physically and mentally stressed out, and so on.

Even though I felt this way and experienced all these things, I knew I still had to publish something meaningful. The reason for this is that man must survive.

The days of sleeping, waking, eating, and waiting for someone to pay our bills and put food on the table are long gone.

The Bible says to wake up from sleep or slumber before poverty knocks at the door, so do not try to do something like that.

It is very common for us to experience moments when we feel so tired that even things we love to do become boring to us. I have experienced this a number of times and have had to ask myself, Am I depressed? In what way does depression differ from other forms of mental illness?

In my experience, getting closer to God and giving yourself completely to him is one of the best ways to relax and not worry about things that make you feel depressed or unmotivated.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I hope you enjoy listening to my rendition.

Instrumentals: Tubidy.mobi

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Hello, beautiful people in the Hive Learners community! Every Sunday, we get creative with whatever we do, and that's why we tag posts like that "creative-sunday".

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After recording some of the performances by the Fathers in my church in celebration of Father's Day today, I changed my mind about publishing the cover of the song I recorded for today's creative Sunday. So, the cover will wait until next Sunday. It can wait, hehe.

We all know that Father's Day occurs once a year, unlike Mother's Day, Women's Day, and more, which occur more frequently.

My creative Sunday for today is about what happened during the Father's Day program, and I'll show you a video so you can see what happened.

The service today was conducted by the fathers. They handled everything from the start to the end of the service. As usual, it started with the opening prayer and continued with the Sunday School, which lasted for 30 minutes from the start.

Immediately following Sunday School, the congregational prayers lasted for 10 minutes, followed by a praise and worship session that lasted for 20 minutes. We sang the hymn after congregational prayers, followed by a welcome address, and then the drama group presented. Unfortunately, I didn't record it, so I just listened.

It wasn't long after that that the other varieties kicked off, and I felt motivated to record them.

During the variety program, there was a dance competition. Remember those dancing competitions that we used to have at birthday parties when we were children? The chairs are arranged in a circle, and we dance around them. This was the game the fathers started with.

Four fathers were called out, and three chairs were arranged around them. Among the fathers who were called out, one was my father. Our keyboardist played a melody for them to dance around.

Watch the video and see how the fathers danced around the chair and grabbed a seat when the music stopped You'll hear me screaming too it was a hilarious moment Watch the video to see how the game went. (PS. My dad won hehe and I didn't expect it hahaha)

Following this was the rendition from the Men's Choir, in continuation of the Father's Day program.

I am a member of my church's choir, and they rendered a song we have sung before, so I know the song very well. I was also present during their rehearsal and discussed their challenges with them.

I found it hilarious and annoying how the director misled the choir and made them sing when they weren't supposed to.

The moment I noticed what was happening, I joined them in singing while signalling to them when they needed to pause and when to sing. In the video, you will hear my voice.

Eventually, they were able to get back on track until it came time for them to come out one by one and dance. As you can see in the video, many of the fathers there are good dancers. Again, my dad surprised me when it was his turn.

It was like Beyonce saying she gets overtaken by something special when she gets on stage, and she named it Sasha Fierce.

Then my dad came out and did a dance move no one expected My stomach wanted to burst from laughing too hard, but I tried as hard as I could to remain still. After the rendition and dance ended, we continued the varieties.

One of the anchors walked up to the mothers in the house and asked them what kind of movie their husbands watch when they just want to unwind. Some of the responses were hilarious.

Afterwards, we heard the presentation from the children, and then we listened to the word of God while the auditorium went silent. Finally, we had the announcement, the offering, the sharing of grace, and the meal.

During today's service, I had a lot of fun. In honor of Father's Day today, I decided to use today's creative Sunday post to also celebrate the fathers and potential fathers in my life.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post. I hope you watch the video to get the full gist.

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Hello everyone, I welcome you all to week 166 of the Hive open mic community where music is celebrated.

I always feel excited to participate in this weekly gathering because it's a way of connecting with other users on the Hive blockchain.

The mods in the community remind users that participate in this weekly live event to support other users in the community. I agree with that notion.

When we support others, they support us too and give meaningful feedback which encourages us and helps us improve.

In line with this week's theme, I chose to sing a song by a Nigerian artist who is also a gospel singer. The song's title is All things are possible.

I thought about a lot of things while recording this video.

Many people give up on life when they feel overwhelmed by life's challenges. But I want to remind everyone that life is a journey, and it's important to keep going despite the hardships. We can learn from our mistakes and grow from them, and eventually, we can reach our goals and find success.

Just a few days ago, I was complaining about how I cannot save because of so many expenses. The salary isn't enough and bills keep piling up.

My mind occasionally wandered to how it would be if I just stopped trying.

The truth is, if we stop trying, we will fail. But when we keep pushing and do not give up, we smile in the end.

The Bible says that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

With this sto ong, I want to be encouraged, we shouldn't lose hope.

There's a saying, whatever the heart conceives is achievable, though there will be challenges, we just have to stay strong.

This is an example. In a few weeks from now, my rent will be due. I just gained admission to the university to study an I felt so should opt for

I have to pay both tuition and rent for my apartment. Just when I started powering down to pay my tuition fee, Hive prices dropped.

As a result of this development, I feel like I made the right decision to continue at the wrong time. However, I am going to keep pushing, and I will stay positive. I believe I will get to the finish line, and I will be happy that I did not give up.

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Here we are again, celebrating Afican music in the Afritunes community. We are proud of the diversity of African music and all its different genres, rhythms, and styles. We appreciate the hard work of the African musicians who have enriched our musical culture with their unique sounds. Let's keep celebrating African music together!

I hope you have all been doing well. Let's continue to join together and appreciate the amazing African music that brings us all joy and comfort.

My song of the week is Celestial, a song by Frank Edward featuring Victor Ike I know we all know this song. The song is one of Frank Edward's old songs. Gospel music remains evergreen. It is a beautiful, soul-lifting song that will bring joy to anyone who listens.

This song, as I said in my video, cannot be covered easily. The song's words are inspiring and uplifting. It is an ideal song to listen to on a Sunday morning to start the day with a positive attitude.

In the music video, they sang most parts in another language, called speaking in tongues.

It's very simple and spirit-filled.

When editing the video I decided to incorporate the original version. I extracted the vocals alone without the instrumentals using the moises.ai app, even though I tried the song and the part where they sang in tongues.

Well, I can't say it is perfect, hehe.

One of the things I hope to work on and improve is my video editing skills and my vocals.

Each day, I think about ways to improve, not just because I want others to appreciate what I do, but because I want to be better.

I try not to be too hard on myself whenever I think about these things. As well as encouraging myself, I point out the things that I'm doing well.

It's my pleasure to share this rendition with you guys, so I hope you enjoy it.

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Instrumentals: Moises.ai

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Greetings to the Hive Learners community! I'm sharing a cover of Lauren Daigle's "Trust in You" today. I hope this song will bring you comfort and peace during these uncertain times. I'm sure you will find strength and solace in the words. Thank you for being part of this amazing community.

I have tried this song three times so far, and honestly, I feel as though I am not improving at all. I still have difficulty singing with my mixed voice sometimes, so that is a reminder to me that I need to work harder. My head voice isn't left out either.

I need to keep practising and pushing myself if I want to be able to sing this song without any problems. It's going to take a lot of hard work and determination, but I know I can do it.

A person once said that buying different things to use for your voice is not the main thing to do to help your voice improve. Rather, it is practice and dedication to the task that will lead to the best results. This goes for any skill, whether it's singing, playing an instrument, or a sport. So, I'm practicing and pushing myself until I can sing this song perfectly.

Yes, it's true that these things we use for our voice lubricate it, but the truth also remains that without proper exercise, the voice will remain like a car that has been serviced but has no good driver to drive it around.

A good singer must practice regularly and use vocal warm-ups to keep their voice in good condition. This will help them develop and maintain their vocal range and strength. Regular practice will also help singers develop their unique style and sound.

In particular, I like the song 'Trust in you' by Lauren Daigle because it talks about trusting in God in such an authentic way.

I believe that when we trust in God, we can conquer any challenge that we face. This song is a great reminder that we can rely on our faith to get us through anything.

I have currently made a decision, and I sometimes feel scared about not achieving my goal. But I know that no matter what, I will be okay because I have faith in God. I know He will always be there to support and guide me. I will take one step at a time and trust in Him to lead me to success.

I know that if I keep trusting God and doing my best, I will achieve those goals. I will continue to rely on Him, knowing that He will never let me down.

The church today was a bit scanty, but I was blessed anyway, and I am confident that this week will be filled with blessings. My faith will remain strong and I will be patient. I know God will fulfill all His promises. I will continue to rely on him for guidance and strength.

It almost didn't happen that I would post for Creative Sunday today, but I decided to change my mind at the last minute.

It is my pleasure to share this song with you, I hope you enjoy listening to it.

Instrumentals: Tubidy.mobi

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The hive open mic community presents another weekly musical live performance. This event is open to everyone who wishes to share their talent. It is an opportunity to be heard and to show off the skills they have been working on.

The event is a great way to connect with other musicians and build relationships with potential collaborators. It is also a great way to get feedback and constructive criticism from an audience. All are welcome to attend and take part in the event.

The community's recent spotlight artist chose 'Fraternity'.

Following the event can provide valuable insights and help develop a better understanding of the word 'Fraternity', as seen through the eyes of the community's recent spotlight artist.

At first, I couldn't think of any song that fit it. However, thinking about it from my own perspective and trying to understand it gave me an idea. After reflecting, I realized that a particular song perfectly captured the emotion that I was trying to convey.

In the past, when I hear the word fraternity, I usually thought of it as an evil gathering. There are many fraternities today with different names and most of these people gather together for evil.

However, this theme has made me understand it better. Now, I understand that fraternities can also be a force for good. They can help people to grow and develop as individuals, learn to work together for a common cause, and build lifelong friendships.

A fraternity is a group of people who have a common interest and support each other.

In a group of people that are gathered for evil, they would always support each other's evil plans since they have the same interest in achieving something.

It is also possible to form good fraternities. A group of people may come together to share their experiences and help each other develop.

Love plays a crucial role in that. In the absence of love, such a group has no purpose.

This community is an excellent example of a fraternity. Music production and mutual support are our common interests.

The reason we are in this community is that we love music and want to make connections with other people who share the same interest.

This is why I chose agape love and we are here. Even though they are different songs, they seem to fit the theme.

Hopefully, you will enjoy listening to this.

Lyrics - Agape love

We are called
To love One another
Sharing our lives to please one another
Agape love, God's kind of love
Is what we need in this place
We are one big family

"We Are Here"

We are here
We are here for all of us
We are here for all of us
That's why we are here, why we are here
We are here

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Hello Afritunes Community. It is my pleasure to be a part of this week's event with you all.

My choice for this week's event was 'More than gold by Judykay', a gospel song suggested in the community.

Honestly, I have not been motivated to do anything even the things I love to do. I don't know why. However, my partner encouraged me and that was how I managed to do this one. I also haven't scored the song too well. Following the ryhthm was a bit challenging.

More Than GoldThe artist must have thought about many things before releasing that song titled more than gold, which was inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Everyone loves gold, right? What about when you have something more than gold, you love it more? Yes!

Jesus' salvation is one of the many things that make him more than gold to me.

Imagine one living through all these sufferings on earth and finally meeting death which is an inevitable thing in life.

As soon as the first death has passed, the second death and eternal suffering begin.

But God loves us so much that despite our many sins, he looked upon his creation and sent his only son Jesus to die for us so we might be saved

Jesus is your Lord and personal savior, so if you aren't saved in your spirit, confess to him as your Lord and personal savior.

Once I wondered why believers on earth have to suffer and endure tribulations. If God is our savior, do we need to suffer?

In my opinion, we will all go through these things for as long as we live on Earth. Even Jesus Christ during his life suffered through a lot.

Several times I have been stranded with no one to turn to, but then the Lord appeared in a mysterious manner that left me in awe. He is more than gold to me because he gives me hope in hopeless situations.

As a result of these experiences with God several times, I have always been at peace even in the midst of storms.

I believe he is more valuable to me than gold because he made his grace sufficient for us, and he showed us, unconditional love. He also gives me peace beyond understanding.

I hope you enjoy my rendition.

Photo by Matheus Natan from Pexels:

Lyrics

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I welcome you all to another week in the Hive open mic community where artists around the blockchain express themselves through music.

For this week's live event, we were asked to explore the theme 'A Good Friend' and it was chosen by a good friend of mine in the blockchain who never gets tired of calling me church girl…I don't know why he says that hehe.

And, he is also the community's recent spotlight artist, he is no other than Victor, AKA @jesus-son. Congratulations on being the spotlight artist.

I have gone through the post of some people here and must say that their interpretation of the theme is valid.

Also, I don't think anyone doesn't know the definition of a good friend. Are you a good friend? However, it is not always easy to be a good friend, and it takes effort and dedication to maintain a strong and meaningful relationship.

I was listening to a story from a friend a few days ago, he narrated that he has been friends with a particular guy since they were younger, they even attended the same school.

However, they are grown now and have their responsibilities in life. As the story goes, the guy lost his job and was left stranded for months without work. In a bid to help the friend out of unemployment, he introduced the friend to the job he does.

Not too long after, he learned and was able to do the job on his own without supervision.

Things took a turn for the worse when that friend started acting weird. At their workshop, whenever a customer looks for him, that friend would lie to the customer saying he isn't around. He did this so he could have the job.

When he found out about this, he felt hurt and betrayed. The friend he introduced to work tried to outsmart him by taking away his customers.

Anyone would feel hurt if such happened to them. The friend repaid him by stabbing him continuously in the back.

I see that as greed. A good friend should not be greedy, and a true friend would never hurt you intentionally.

In the story above, that friend was greedy and hurt his friend who helped him.

There's a gospel song I know that says 'A Heart Like Yours Is My Desire'.

The song is about our one true and good friend Jesus Christ. He has already set an example of how a good friend should be. Jesus shows unconditional love and mercy and is always ready to forgive. His unconditional love for us is an example of the kind of friends we should strive to be. He is the perfect example of what it means to be a good friend and his love is a model for us to follow.

A good friend loves unconditionally and always wants the best for you. A good friend will never hurt you intentionally.

In my video, I sang a song by Cory Asbury titled 'Reckless Love. As I said in the video, it is one of the qualities that a true friend must show.

I hope you enjoy listening to it. Thank you.

Instrumentals: Moises.ai
Lyrics: Reckless love Lyrics
Video edited using Inshot app
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It's another beautiful day in the Hive Blockchain for Hivers like you and me to celebrate African music on Hive.

I will perform the song Chante Hallelujah by Ajuju ft. Ola Omega. So, please do not laugh too long at my rapping skills, since my version will be the remix version.

I have known this song long before now and even scored the lyrics, and that's why it was kinda easy for me to perform it.

Leaving good health aside, yes it is important to have good health because without it we can't function at all and can't even hustle for money. I want to draw our attention to the air we breathe in and out.

As someone who is passionate about singing and what to improve, coaches will tell you that the most important part of singing is breathing, without the air you won't be able to produce a good sound when you sing. This is true.

There are times I sing a particular song, and sometimes I run out of breath while singing a particular line. When that happens, several other things happen. The sound I produce won't be full, it will sound weak and not pleasant to the ear. The sound you will hear is someone trying to catch their breath.

Today, I want us to think about it, what if we had to pay for oxygen?

It's not child's play at all. Think about how many times you breathe in and out in a minute and talk more days.

Sometimes things like these are underrated and we feel it's a normal thing for God to do for us. Well, you're not wrong.

However, some people use oxygen in their sick beds.

I wrote about my cousin some time ago. She suffers from kidney failure. It breaks my heart every time I think about what that girl is experiencing. She has suffered from this illness for over a year. But it got really bad this year.

I remember when I called her during Christmas last here to wish her a merry Christmas because it has been so long, only for me to be greeted with the sad news that she had been hospitalized. Before me, she had been coughing out blood and had breathing problems with her leg that keeps swelling.

With all the donations we have gotten, and have spent on her treatment, she seems to be getting worse. This breaks my heart even more. Recently she was rushed to another hospital in Umuahia where she was referred to from a teaching hospital.

Oxygen and blood were the first things ththingstors focused on first. According to her mom, the doctors can not commence treatment if those areas were not stable. Honestly, it has been tough, but I look up to God and say that what we need now is a miracle because the money isn't there.

So guys, good health cannot be overemphasized, same goes for the free air we breathe in and out, even the blood in our body, in fact, life generally.

Let's not always forget to shout hallelujah to God for these things because it is more than any amount of wealth we may want to have in life.

If you were a very rich person, illness can make you the poorest within a twinkle of an eye.

I pray that we all continue to live in satisfactory health and not experience health challenges that drain us physically, financially, emotionally, and psychologically.

I hope you enjoy listening to my performance as I present the song Chante Hallelujah.

Thanks for coming around.😇

Instrumentals: Tubidy.mobi

Lyrics: Chante Hallelujah

The Image is mine

Chante Hallelujah oyo’oHalle chante halle halliWhen you wake up in the morning sunGive praise to God who keeps you aliveChante Hallelujah oyo’oHalle chante halle halliWhen you wake up in the morning sunGive praise to God who keeps you aliveChante eh ehChante eh ehChante eh ehChante eh eh

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I welcome you all to another edition of Creative Sunday in the Hive Learners Community.

These days, I always look forward to creative Sundays so I can share what I have prepared for you guys. It's a privilege I am delighted to have.

My week was tight and busy, and the weekend wasn't different. How was yours?

Due to my busy schedule, I had already thought I would not be able to publish this post, but thank God it has been published.

If you refer to me as a chef, you can do so since I cook for a living, not starve. I love it!

There is no public consumption of my cooking blogs or vlogs, but I do them for myself.

I cook to satisfy my cravings. I don't earn money from cooking for myself but I earn good health. As I stated in my previous blog post that it helps me run my daily activities.

My recipe for spaghetti and egg sauce will be shown in this post. In my usual manner, I didn't waste time in getting that dish since my taste buds and stomach needed it.

This is where we need to thank God for provision. I would have been able to prepare it, so thank God for the money available hehe.

I'm sure that many people enjoy spaghetti and egg sauce for various reasons.

It's just like when you sit down to eat rice and stew. The taste you would enjoy from rice and stew would be different from spaghetti and egg sauce. The food is tasty and delicious food but has a unique taste.

I learned that anyone who craves a particular dish can be creative with how they prepare it. By experimenting with different ingredients, condiments, and flavors, you can find the perfect combination that will satisfy your taste buds. Creating your own recipes can be a rewarding experience and can also be a great way to bond with family and friends over a delicious meal.

Below are the ingredients I used for the spaghetti and egg sauce:* Spaghetti * Eggs * Fresh tomatoes * Fresh pepper * Ginger * Onions * Groundnut oil * Salt * Seasoning cubes

The steps for preparing spaghetti are as follows:* In a clean pot, I poured water and left it to boil. * When the water boiled, I threw the spaghetti into the pot. * The next thing I did was add a few drops of groundnut oil and salt to taste. * I stirred it and left it to boil for 10 - 15 minutes. * I made sure to let the spaghetti become soft just how I wanted it before transferring it to a sifter. * Finally, using the sifter, the spaghetti water was completely drained. * After draining the water from the spaghetti, I transferred it back to a clean pot and kept it in a different corner of the kitchen.

The steps I followed to make the egg sauce:* First, I broke the eggs into a clean bowl. * Then I added a pinch of salt and a seasoning cube to the egg in the bowl. * The next thing I did was whisk it very well and set it aside. * After that, I took the fresh tomatoes and peppers.. I blended them using a manual blender. It wasn't blended smooth, but rough. * I also ground ginger. * Finally, I chopped the onions and kept them aside.

The egg sauce cooking process:* I placed a clean frying pan in the gas cooker and set the heat to medium. * When the frying pan was hot, I poured in some groundnut oil and chopped onions. 30 seconds were spent sautéing. * After that, I poured in the blended tomato and pepper which I had already mixed with the blended ginger. * I let that stay on the cooking gas until the oil in the frying pan was at the top of the frying pan. About 20-30 minutes. This depends on the number of fresh tomatoes and peppers you fry. * I checked periodically so it wouldn't burn. This is why it is advisable to keep the temperature at a low level or medium. * When that was ready, I added a pinch of salt and a seasoning cube to taste, and I stirred it. * After that, I poured in the whisked egg and let it heat up for about 3 minutes before scrambling it in the frying pan. * Still, on medium heat, I scrambled the eggs until done.

The spaghetti and egg sauce tasted really delicious😀

In the video attached to this post, I made a Vlog of myself before traveling to the market. I also made a vlog when I was at the market, and after I returned from the market. I also recorded the cooking process. I hope you enjoy watching the video.

Food is ready

Thanks for reading and watching. See you next week.

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Hive Open Mic community, this is my entry for this week's live performance in the community for the Hive Open Mic event

The song I am going to sing is titled The Mercy Seat and it is one of Don Meon's songs. I hope you all enjoy it. I am sure you will relate to the depth of the message of the song. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this event.

I believe music can be a powerful tool to express emotions and feelings. The first line of the song talks about a person who seems lost and doesn't know where to turn.

I almost decided not to publish this post because of my weakness which is being a perfectionist. I recorded several times but was unhappy with what I heard. I changed my mind anyway and decided to publish it anyway and keep rehearsals going.

Imagine yourself in a dark place. You know how it feels to be lost and directionless. That's how dark places can be. When you are in a dark place.

Don Meon's Mercy Seat is about finding hope and strength in difficult times. It speaks of how God is a refuge in times of trouble and provides a way out of the darkness.

It encourages the listener to find courage and faith even in the darkest of places. The lyrics are filled with hope and faith, reminding the listener that God is always with them and will never forsake them. It is a reminder that no matter how hard life may seem, God will always be there to help and guide us.

Basically, the song says to run to the mercy seat where Jesus calls. It is critical to bridge the distance between you and God by bringing yourself to the mercy seat where he calls. His grace shall cover you with his protection.

You need not fear anything when you come to the Lord. He will provide you with peace and comfort and will give you the strength to keep going. He is always there for you, waiting to show you mercy and grace.

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Instrumentals extracted using Moises.ai

Mercy Seat - Full Lyrics HereIn the darkness, where ev'rything is unknown
I faced the power of sin on my own
I did not know of the place I could go
Where I could find a way to heal my wounded soul

He said that I could come into His presence without fear
Into the holy place where His mercy hovers near

I'm running, I'm running, I'm running to the mercy seat
Where Jesus is calling
His grace will be my covering
His blood will flow freely, it will provide my healing
I'm running to the mercy seat

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Hello, beautiful and handsome people on the Hive blockchain, especially in the Afritunes community. I welcome you all to another week for us to celebrate African Music of any genre on the Hive blockchain.

Today, I will be rendering one of Chris Shalom's songs titled Power Belongs to You.

I quoted scripture in my video and it can be found in the book of Psalm 28:22. That verse in the bible tells us that all power belongs to God and he rules all nations. What does that tell you?

It tells me that there is nothing that is placed at God's feet that he cannot handle.

For instance, Nigeria has been ruled by the All Progressive Congress Party for about 8 years. A lot of changes have occurred. People voted that party in because they needed change in the country. I guess they have it already.

Inflation has doubled or even tripled compared to when the party was inaugurated to govern the country about 8 years ago. The economy is nothing to write home about.

Many people have no choice but to accept the fact that there is no day they go to the market that they won't meet a higher for something they got for a lesser price before.

Many are slowly entering the den of poverty because of inflation, where do we run to?

This post is not about politics, this is just bringing our attention to the fact that all we need in our lives regardless of what is going on around us is to fix our eyes on God because all power belongs to him.

Only God has to power to change any situation in a twinkle of an eye, only God has the power to make your dreams come true, and Only God has to power to heal the sick and raise the dead. He is not a magician, he is a miracle worker. These are things you will see for yourself when you believe and trust Him completely.

I hope this song blesses you all.

God has spoken plainly,and I have heard it many times:
Power, O God, belongs to you. Psalm 62:11 NLT

Power belongs to youPower belongs to youIn heaven and the earthAll power belongs to you

Instrumentals: Moises.aiLyrics: Power belongs to you

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I welcome you all to another edition of Creative Sunday in the Hive Learners Community.

It's a privilege for me to be with you all today.

I am very happy to be here. At some point, I felt I wouldn't be able to participate even though I had my pictures and videos ready.

I'm glad I'm publishing it already.

You all know that there are different types of cooks, those who are primarily involved in commercial cooking, and those who are primarily concerned with making food to satisfy their hunger.

My blog and vlogs about cooking aren't for the public but for personal consumption.

Cooking is one of my ways of earning a living. It is not to make money from it but rather to keep myself nourished and strong so I can be able to handle my daily activities.

In today's post, I will show you how I prepare White soup and pounded yam. My tastebuds and stomach desired that particular dish, so I did my best to prepare it well.

As you know, white soup is known as Ofe Nsala in Igbo, and Afia Afere in Akwa-Ibom. It is unlikely that the Yourubas would prepare such a dish.

White soup and pounded yam are traditional dishes from Igbo and Akwa-Ibom cultures. They are well-known for being savory and flavorful and are the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Preparing them is also a great way to keep up with one's cultural heritage, as well as to ensure that one is getting all the essential vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy lifestyle.

This soup is usually prepared with catfish, but it can also be prepared with chicken and that's what I will use.

The ingredients I used for the soup are:* Chicken * Stockfish * Dried fish * Onions * Uziza leaf * Ground Crayfish * Ground pepper. * Ground Utazi seeds * White soup Spice * Ofor (a thickener) * Salt * Seasoned cubes

Chicken, Stockfish, Dryfish, Uziza leaf

Salt, seasoning cubes, onions, White soup spices

There are different options for thickeners. The thickeners I know are Ofor, Cocoyam, or pound yam.

The steps to making white soup are as follows:* I washed the chicken, the stock fish, and the dry fish. * In a clean pot, I poured the chicken, stock fish, and dry fish * The next thing I did was add some seasoning cubes, salt, pepper, and onions. This is to ensure it has taste. * As soon as I mixed them up, I placed the pot on the fire. * I allowed the chicken, stockfish, and dry fish to cook for 5 minutes on medium heat with the chicken water. * The next thing I did was add more water to the pot and let it cook until everything was cooked. * After about 20-30 minutes, I added the white soup spice, ground crayfish, pepper, and Utazi seed. * At the same time, I added some to pof the Ofar in the pot. It was the option I chose. * I let this heat for another 20 minutes. * After that time had elapsed, I added the sliced Uziza leaf and left it to cook for 30 seconds.

Pictures were taken during the preparation of the soup

This soup didn't take so long to prepare as you can see. I also didn't add more water because I felt the thickness was okay.

This soup can be enjoyed with any swallow of your chchoicesike fufu or pounded yam. Honestly, those are the only swallows I can recommend because I have tried them. However, if I am to rate the best among them, it would be the pounded yam and that was what I used in enjoying this soup.

Initially, I planned to use yam as my thickener but it wasn't available in time. I couldn't even take videos or pictures of the yam until the next day. This is because I had a flat battery and it was late at night.

The steps I followed to make the pounded yam:* Firstly, I cut out the portion I needed for the pounded yam * Then I peeled off the yam skin. * The next thing I did was cut the yams into cubes. * I washed the yam with clean water and transferred them to a clean pot. * In the pot where I transferred the yam, I poured water to the level of the yam. * I let the yam cook until it was very soft. * When it was well cooked and soft, I put some in the mortar and pounded it with the pistol. * Pounding the yam to get a good result requires strength. This is because we don't want the pounded yam to have lumps in it. Some people don't like it. * After it is well pounded, you can now dish out the food on a plate and enjoy it.

The boiled Yam is ready to be pounded

In the video attached to this post, I did a vlog of myself before going to the market, when I was at the market, and after I returned from the market. I also did a video of the cooking process. I hope you enjoy watching the video.

Thanks for reading and watching. See you next week.

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Our recent spotlight artists from the Hive Open Mic community present us with "Al Dios Que Adoramos", which is translated to "To the God we worship".

Worshiping God extends beyond singing worship songs to him. It's more about being connected to him in the spirit and worshipping him in truth and spirit.

Heaven's angels never stop worshipping God. They do it continuously and it glorifies God's name.

For this week, I chose to sing a song by Hillsong Worship titled Standing in your presence. It is also known as "I Live to know you". This song is a powerful reminder of the beautiful and unending praise that is constantly offered to the Almighty in heaven, and a reminder to us of the importance of worshipping Him too.

As the song begins, it invites us to dwell in the presence of our Creator, and to stand in awe of His mighty power and grace. We are invited to come close to Him and to seek Him out, that we may live to know Him and worship Him in spirit and in truth.

This is one gospel song I love. When one is in God's presence, everything changes. It is recorded in the scriptures that in God's presence, there is fullness of joy.

As someone who loves the Lord, I ask God in my prayers for the strength and the grace to love and know him more for the rest of my life. This is because, in Him, I have all I need in life.

Another verse in the Bible says, seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness and everything shall be added.

The Lord is amazing. He is awesome and powerful. We may feel we have nothing to be grateful for. However, we need to pay attention to minor things.

The air we breathe in is the grace of sustenance, protection, unconditional love, and more.

This rendition of mine is to the Lord we worship, it is to let him know how much I want to know and love him more.

Backups: @jessicaossom

Instrumentals from Moises.ai

Standing In Your Presence - Hillsong (Lyrics)

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Hello, Afri-Tunes community. I trust that you are all doing well and this post finds you hale and hearty.

Today, for week 57, I will sing a song by Elijah Oyelade titled Poured Out.

Although the song has simple lyrics, it is a powerful spiritual song. In the first line, it says, "Oh what grace and mercy, what amazing love that you have poured out on me."

By the way, power supply has been terrible here, so I had to wake up in the midnight when I saw light to get this video done hehe.

Prior to singing this song, I thought about my life and realized how merciful the Lord has been to me.

Over a year ago, I needed a place near where I worked as a fitness instructor. The problem I faced was a lack of affordable housing options in the area. Additionally, many of the places I did find were in undesirable neighborhoods which I was not comfortable with.

I decided to search for an apartment in a totally different location (Far from where I was working). In the end, I weighed the options and decided it was a risk I could take.

All I had in mind at that time was to try and survive on Hive until I was able to get an alternative job. I had a lot of things on my mind back then and felt overwhelmed.

I had to remind myself of that one person that could put everything in order for me and that person is God.

The Lord sustained me even before I got a remote job as an editor.

There were times I would spend the last money I had and God provided just like he is still doing now.

I have big dreams, and I know I have not achieved all I want to achieve. I believe in the wonder-working of God whose grace has been sufficient for me to do wonders in my life.

I'm not there yet, but I am better than before and I know I will get there.

Oh, what grace and mercy. Even when I did not deserve it, he made sure it was sufficient for me.

This is why I sang this song.

I hope it blesses you.

Instrumentals: Moises.ai

Poured Out (Lyrics) – Elijah Oyelade Oh what Grace and Mercy
What Amazing Love
You have Poured Out on Me
Oh what Grace and Mercy
What Amazing Love
You have Poured Out on Me

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Greetings to everyone in the Hive Learners community. I decided to join the Hive Learners creative Sunday today and I hope you find my content interesting.

To most people who follow my blog, they would have read in a few of my posts where I mentioned that I work from home. It is one of the best things that has happened to me this since late last year because I don't have anyone bossing me around. Nobody likes being bossed around honestly.

I still work for someone though and have my boss but I work at my home conveniently and don't deal with the struggles of the road and traffic anymore hehe. That's by the way.

I had plans to cook beans porridge and enjoy it with a nicely prepared custard during the weekend. However, I knew I had to finish the job I had in front of me first before going to buy the items and finally prepare it.

When I finished what I was doing, I got dressed and went to the small market near my house.

Also, I had made a list of what I needed to buy, which were the black eye beans, palm-oil, crayfish, pepper, checkers custard, and milk.

I had the rest of the ingredients at home, and they are the onions, salt, and seasoning cubes.

As soon as I got home, I made sure my cooking utensils were clean and the kitchen was okay for me to start cooking.

This post is going to show the steps I followed in cooking my porridge beans and how I prepared my custard. Watch the video attached to this post for the live and detailed explanation of the cooking. Thank you.

The ingredients I used for the beans porridge were;* Black eye beans * Crayfish * Onions * Palm-oil * Pepper * Salt * Seasoning cubes.

The steps to cooking the beans are below;* I started by selecting the beans so as to take out the first and stones that may be in it.

After selecting the beans, I poured some clean water into the bowl of beans and rinsed it to make it clean.
I transferred the beans to my pot and poured in some clean water which was slightly above the level of the beans. I covered the pot with the lid and left the beans to cook till it was tender.

However, while I waited for the beans to be soft, I adjusted the water by adding some more a little above the level of the beans so it would cook well. It simply means that you can adjust the water when necessary.

When the beans were tender enough just as I wanted them, I poured the chopped onions into the pot of beans, I added the crayfish, pepper and seasoning cubes and salt.
Lastly, I poured the palm-oil into pot beans that were still cooking and covered the pot with the lid for another 5 minutes on medium heat.

Finally, I turned off the heat, left the beans to cool for another 5 minutes before mixing it with a patular.

People usually enjoy bean porridge with sweet potato, plantain or yam. However, I will enjoy mine with custard and milk.

For the custard, I had my powder checkers custard ready, the milk and the sugar. The images below shows the custard powder before and after I poured water in yo mix it.

The steps to preparing the custard are below.* I poured some of the checkers custard powder into the plate I intended to use for it. * I added an equal volume of water to the custard powder in the plate.
The next thing I did was to mix them together smoothly. * I brought a moderate amount of water to boil, when the water was boiled, I poured on the mix while stirring well.
Finally, I added in some sugar and milk to taste.

Below is the image of the beans porridge and custard. I did not spend so much time getting this beans ready. Also, the black eye beans seems best for me considering the fact that after cooking for a little while, it became soft.

Before I end this post, I would like to tell you to use a big bowl when you want to make your custard so it doesn't end up being so thick. I hope that you enjoy watch my video and reading this post.

Thanks for your time.

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Greetings to everyone in the Hive open mic community. For this week's live performances, I am delighted to share the song I chose with you all.

After checking the translation of this week's theme in English, I saw that it meant 'to the end'.

'I will follow' by Dunsin Oyekan came to mind as a song that talks about always being available, dependable, reliable, and ready to follow Jesus.

When one decides to follow the Lord, it means they have decided to let go of the things of this world. This is because it is impossible to serve two masters.

No matter how one tries, it is possible to follow two masters, but at some point, you will only confuse yourself.

It is easy to get distracted by the world and that is why we are limited to all that we can enjoy in Jesus. As the song says, I will follow you (Jesus Christ) till the end of time, it doesn't matter if things are rosy or stormy, in any situation I may be in, I am committed to following the Lord, Jesus Christ, until the end.

I know when I follow Jesus, I experience a peace that passes all understanding. My heart will always be filled with overflowing joy and I shall lack nothing.

In the scriptures, Psalm chapter 23 says that the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Many verses in the scripture reassure us of God's promises for us. It assures us of all we can and will enjoy when we follow Jesus.

When we follow Him, we do not have to be scared of storms. Remember a Bible story when Jesus was on a boat with his disciples? The storm was so intense that the disciples feared they would all die. Meanwhile, Jesus slept peacefully in the boat until one of his disciples woke him up so he could know what was happening.

Jesus wasn't frightened by the storm. All he said was 'Peace be still' and immediately everything calmed down.

We are shown in this story that there is no need to be scared when we are with Jesus Christ.

I hope you enjoy watching this presentation and it blesses you. Thank you.

Image was edited on canva and the instrumentals was gotten from moises.ai.
The backup vocals are mine.
Video edited with the inshot app.

I will follow (lyrics)###### [Chorus]I will follow …Follow you till the end of timeI will follow …Follow you till the end of timeLet’s, follow, Let’s, followLet’s, follow

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Praise the Lord
Oh my soul
Everybody praises his name
King of kings
Lord of lords
He died to set me free

It was my Jesus Christ
Who died for me
He died and shed his blood
Just to set me free.

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Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this week's live performance at the Hive Open Mic, with the theme DNA by @stickupboys.

To be honest, I struggled to come up with a song to fit the theme when I first saw it. However, I came up with a song titled 'I Know Who I Am' by Sinach not long after that.

Several days ago, I read a story about a married woman who wanted to research her family tree deeply. While doing so, the couple, who had been married for 17 years with three children, discovered that they were cousins. They have lived together with their three children for 17 years.

According to the woman, she and her husband have moved on ever since then because their children do not suffer from genetic disorders.

Also, she encouraged couples to check their heritage. This is because couples who share a similar heritage have an increased chance of passing on genetic disorders to their children. By checking their heritage, couples can be aware of any potential genetic issues that may arise and take the necessary steps to prevent them.

Truthfully, I cannot imagine what I would do if I learned that my husband and I are cousins after spending decades together.

My song talks about who we are individually in Christ. As a child of God, I believe you are as well.

Who am I?I'm gracious, I'm like a phoenix, I'm compassionate, I'm a decent person, I'm God's behold, and I'm living God's purpose for my life.

To fulfill this purpose, I'm going to practice mindfulness, so that's who I am.

Through mindfulness, I will strive to live up to my highest potential, and I will make a positive impact on this world.

Since God is my heavenly father, we share the same DNA.

This means that I share the same spiritual heritage with others who are also children of God.

We are all part of His family, connected through the same source.

It is our responsibility to ensure that we use this connection to spread love, kindness, and compassion.

The Bible tells us that we are all created in God's image and that we are all part of His family.

We should strive to be a family that supports one another and works together to make the world a better place.

Who are you?

The instrumentals was of this song was downloaded here

Full lyrics HereI know who God says I am, what He says I am
Where He says I'm at, I know who I am
I know who God says I am, what He says I am
Where He says I'm at, I know who I am
I'm working in power, I'm working miracles
I live a life of favour, for I know who I am
I'm working in power, I'm working miracles
I live a life of favour, for I know who I am

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Here is week 55 of Afri-tunes, where I will share an original song not composed by me, but by a woman who was once the children's choir coordinator at the church I attended as a child.

It was on Saturday last week that the song came to my mind, so I thought it would be nice to share it here. I added my own twist to the song though.

Though I do not know what inspired her to compose this song, I am certain it was inspired by the Holy Spirit. Psalm 137 confirms this belief.

Psalm 137 talks about Israel's people in captivity and their longing for their homeland.

The lyrics of the song show a sense of hope and resilience among Israel's people even in the face of difficulties. Through the lyrics of the song, the woman captured the spirit of hope, resilience, and longing that Israel's people felt in the face of adversity.

Psalm 137 is also a lament about the Babylonian Exile, in which the Israelites were taken away from their homes and forced to live in a foreign land. It talks about the power of the Lord to bring people through difficult times and give them hope and peace even in despair.

Another part of the song can be found in Isaiah 49:15 which says "Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you." The verse reminds us that God will never forget His people, no matter what situation they are in. This is a powerful reminder of God's unwavering love and care for us. He is always faithful and will never forget us, even in the most difficult of times. He is our constant source of strength and hope.

In the final part of the lyrics, it is stated that the Lord is good and faithful.

I hope you enjoy this Acapella presentation.

Image designed on canva.

LYRICSHow can we sing the lord's songIn a strange land |2×

Let the words of my mouth

And the meditations of my mouth

Be acceptable in your sight, oh lord.

Can a woman forget

Her sucking child?

She has no compassion

For the son of her womb

Yet, they may forget |2×

I will never forget you |2×

Says the lord

Don't be afraid

Fear not, for I am with you

Do not dismay

For I am your God

I will strengthen you

I will guide you

I will uphold you in the right hand of my righteousness

God is good

God is faithful |3×

He's the lord, he changeth not.

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I welcome you all to this week's Hive Open Mic live musical performance. It is an honor for me to be chosen as the community's recent spotlight and I appreciate it. Thank you @hiveopenmic

As the theme for this week, I have chosen 'Light of the World' for every artist and music lover to explore. I was blown away by @stickupboys performance during last week's live performance and I would love to see what they do this week. The same applies to other amazing artists in the community.

This theme speaks to the idea that Jesus is the source of true light and that if someone follows Him, they will never be in the dark about anything. It conveys the idea that when we seek Jesus and His teachings, He will provide the guidance we need in life.

Jesus is referred to as the "light of the world" in the Bible. He came to bring truth, hope, and salvation to all who believe in Him.

He offers us a way to live life with purpose and to be in a relationship with God. Jesus' light brings life and hope to those who accept Him. Those who accept Jesus as the light of the world will have the promise of eternal life. They will never walk in darkness.

As we look at the world today, we see that darkness has covered the earth, describing the suffering and the destruction that has taken place.

The promise of Jesus is that his followers will never experience the darkness of this world, but will instead experience the light of life. This means that they will be filled with God's peace and joy, and will be filled with the hope of eternity in heaven.

I love this design for the theme.@cabelindsay

The king is coming again, and he will bring a new kingdom where there will be no more sorrow or pain, but only joy and peace.

This new kingdom will be the manifestation of God's loving promises and a place where everyone can experience true and lasting joy and peace.

Should everyone be expecting the light of the world? Yes, the Bible tells us that the Messiah, who is the king of this new kingdom, will come to save the world from sin and destruction.

His rule will bring true justice and peace and those who accept his reign will be able to experience true joy and peace.

His light is a beacon of hope, leading us out of darkness and into a life of joy, peace, and love in the presence of God.

He will free us from the bondage of sin and offer us a life of true freedom. He will bring an end to suffering and injustice and will make a way for us to know and experience God’s love and grace.

He will make all things new and provide us with the eternal hope that will never fail.

In summary, I urge us all to be the light of the world in the life of everyone around us. Regardless of the happenings in the world today, let's focus on the positive sides and keep making our light shine.

Thanks for reading

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Hello Hive Open Mic, welcome to this week's edition of the Hive Musical Contest. In line with the theme of this week "Luz de Estrellas," or Starlight in English, I will be presenting a cover of an acapella song titled 'More'. I hope that you will enjoy my presentation.

What does Starlight mean to you? To me, Starlight symbolizes hope and possibilities. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is a light that will guide us and give us courage. It's a reminder that even when the stars aren't visible, they are still there in the night sky, watching over us. Starlight not only gives us hope and courage in times of despair, but it is also a symbol of resilience. Its light never fades and its beauty never dims, no matter how dark the night is or how strong the storm is. We can draw strength from the starlight, knowing that we too can weather any storm and eventually come out stronger on the other side.

In this post and in my presentation, I refer to God as my starlight. Even in the most difficult times, when things seem dark and dismal, we can rely on God to be our guiding light, our starlight. This will lead us to a brighter future. This is because God's love, grace, and mercy are boundless and eternal. He is always there to provide comfort and guidance, no matter the situation. We can always look to God to be our source of hope, strength, and joy.

Does starlight refer to stars in the sky? Yes, starlight refers to the light emitted by stars in the night sky. This starlight serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His promise of a better future. By looking up at the stars, we can be filled with hope and joy. We know that no matter what happens, God will always be there to provide us with comfort and strength.

Full Lyrics hereChorus:Your love is more than my mind can fathomMore than I knowYour love is more than the highest heavensMore than forever

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Welcome to the Afri-Tunes community! Today I am sharing a song by Dunsin Oyekan titled More than a song.

It is a fact that those who know Dunsin Oyekan well, will know that he is a person who is filled with the spirit. He is a minister who hears from God first and then releases to the people what he hears from him.

He is known to be a person that is passionate about the gospel and spreading it to the world. His music is filled with the Word of God and the message he conveys is one of hope and love. He is also regarded to be a powerful prayer warrior and intercessor, often releasing prophetic declarations that bring breakthroughs to those in need.

For those of us who sing or play instruments as ministers, I believe that our major aim should always be to impact the lives of people through music.

Music has a powerful way of touching people's hearts and lifting their spirits. Therefore, our goal should be to use our talents to reach out to people, to bring them closer to God, and to bring them comfort in times of need.

Essentially, worship is surrendering yourself to God and praising Him. This is why I love this song by Dunsin Oyekan. If you take the time to listen to it from beginning to end, you will understand that when a minister leads people to worship God, he or she is taking them to the presence of God.

What does true worship do? True worship brings us into a deeper relationship with God, allowing us ttrustserience His love and grace. It opens us up to receiving blessings and guidance from Him, and it strengthens our faith and trust in Him. Woip also helps us to express our gratitude and thankfulness to Him.

A true worshipper worships God in spirit and in truth. The only way for us to be able to reach God while worshipping him is to do so in spirit and in truth.

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Hello and welcome to the Hive open mic community. This week's theme was chosen by the community's recent spotlight artist @hopestylist. The theme is 'A grateful heart'.

The reason I love this theme is that it makes us ponder the necessity of being grateful for what we have in life.

Being grateful makes us appreciate what we have, and it often makes us realize how much we have to be thankful for. It also helps us to be kind to others and to recognize the beauty and goodness in each day. By showing gratitude, we can learn to be content with our lives and appreciate the small things. It can also help us to focus on our blessings instead of our problems and to be more compassionate toward others.

Why do you need to have a grateful heart? By having a grateful heart, we can start to recognize the good around us and in our lives, which can lead to improved physical and mental health. It can also promote a feeling of security and peace, as well as help us to foster meaningful relationships with others. For instance, take time each day to write down three things that you are thankful for. This can help to cultivate a more positive outlook and appreciation for life.

What are you grateful for? You can achieve a greater sense of fulfillment and joy by being grateful for the small things in life that bring you joy and fulfillment.

Does anyone feel the need to express gratitude for anything in their lives? Being grateful for the small moments of joy and fulfillment can help create a more optimistic outlook on life. In addition to helping us appreciate the good things in our lives, it can also allow us to cope better with the difficult times we may face in the future.

I also downloaded the song online from tubidy.mobi.

The image used in this post is mine and was edited by me.

Full Lyrics hereWorthy is the LambSeated on the throneCrown You now with many crownsYou reign victorious.

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Greetings to my Afritunes people, I hope this post will meet you all well. This is another opportunity for me to share with you all a wonderful song titled "Winning" by Sinach.

As I mentioned in the video, there are times in our lives when it feels like we are losing everything and are not sure what to do. The song provides words of encouragement and hope, reminding us that we are all winners if we stay focused and hold on to our faith. It also reminds us that even when it seems like we have lost, we can still find a way to come back and ultimately be victorious.

My message today is that we should have faith, even though negative things are happening all around us, and speak positively about them.

Remember that there is power in the tongue. Say to yourself that you are winning no matter what comes your way. When you say it, make sure you believe it.

There is an update in our nation in which POS agents now charge you 10% for whatever amount you want to withdraw from them. For instance, if you need to withdraw ₦10,000 from the POS, the agent will charge you ₦1,000. That's crazy.

The CBN has extended the deadline for phasing out old Naira notes as well. I also read that the CBN is planning an initiative in order to speed up the circulation of new Naira notes.

According to the president, the sudden change in currency is not aimed at us ordinary citizens, but at those in power hoarding illegal money.

There are lots of things happening in the nation today. However, whilst all these things are going on, some say that there are some unscrupulous people who are making things more difficult around the country. This is for their own selfish benefit.

Despite everything that has been happening, I encourage you to remain hopeful and know that the challenges we face in this country will not bring us down.

Imagine if you start paying a thousand naira to withdraw ten thousand naira from POS agents. It's not nice to think about it, let alone imagine it happening.

It is well with us all, and it is well with this nation. We are winning.

The instrumentals of the song were gotten through the Moises app.
The image used on this post is mine and edited.

You can find the full lyrics hereThrough the fire, through the stormI will stand in your wordJesus my victory, Jesus my songYou are my victory, you are my song

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My greetings to the MusicZone community and I hope that you all are doing well at the moment

This week I'd like to present a song entitled 'You make me brave' by 'Bethel Music' that I am sure you'll enjoy.

When we talk about a place of refuge, we are referring to a place where you can feel safe. It is also known as a place where pursuit stops. The song represents the idea that God is a place of refuge, a place of safety and security. It speaks to the power of faith and how it can give us the courage to take risks and be brave in the face of fear and uncertainty.

When we say that God is our refuge, we mean that he is the only person we can turn to for safety when we are in trouble.

There are many people who are weak and afraid because of all the uncertainties in life, and this song addresses those people. It is on to assure us that if God is for us, he will not be against us too. We can take comfort in knowing that no matter what challenges we may face, God is with us, strengthening us and guiding us to overcome them.

A brave person is not one who has to be flawless or live without fear or hesitation. Instead, it is one who makes a conscious choice to go forward or to say yes to a challenge. For example, a brave person might make the difficult decision to go back to school after taking time off to take care of a family member.

The good news is that we serve a God who is trustworthy, kind, and faithful, and who will not abandon us in the face of our trials. Choosing to take on a difficult task requires a significant amount of courage and trust in God. It requires taking a leap of faith and knowing that God will be with us throughout our journey, no matter how challenging it may be.

I downloaded the instrumentals of this song from Tubidy.mobi

Also, before editing my video, I edited the vocals without instrumental on Audacity software. I did my final edit using the inshot app. If further clarification is needed, I will be in the comment section waiting to reply.

FULL LYRICS HEREI stand before You nowThe greatness of your renownI have heard of the majesty and wonder of youKing of Heaven, in humility, I bowAs Your love, in wave after waveCrashes over me, crashes over meFor You are for usYou are not against usChampion of HeavenYou made a way for all to enter in

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Greetings to the Hive Open Mic community. The theme for this week's musical live performance on the hive is 'La Union', which means ' The Union'.

I will be presenting a song from the 'Everyday' album of Xmon titled 'We are heirs of the father'.

From my perspective, this song talks about us being one as a family in the body of Christ. We are all one, and that unity makes us one. The song speaks of how we are all part of a single family, with God as our Father. It emphasizes the need to come together as a community and to be unified in our faith. It also speaks to the idea of how we are all responsible for protecting and caring for one another, especially those who are most vulnerable in our society. So, I feel it fits the theme well.

I've known this song since I was much younger. I was just a little girl at that time in my church's children's choir.

It was our children's teacher that introduced the song to us as a family song. Until this day, I have only ever sung the first part of the song. I mean the part that says 'we are heirs of the father'.

For my presentation, I looked up the song lyrics online and found it here.

To be honest, I couldn't master all those lyrics at once, so I sang along while stylishly looking at my PC's screen.

I also downloaded the song online from tubidy.mobi.

After downloading it, I extracted the instrumentals using the Moises.ai musical app
The song has a lot of covers online, so I had to choose one I felt comfortable with. Funny thing is that I didn't see an instrumental cover I liked. Therefore, I had to use the Moises app to get the instrumentals of that particular song I chose.

As you can see in the video, I was sweating profusely. All thanks to the unreliable power supply in my area and the hot weather during this period. Despite drying the sweat several times, more kept coming out.

I'm glad that despite how busy the week has been, I can join in this week.

Full Lyrics hereWe are heirs of the FatherWe are joint-heirs with the Son.We are people of His KingdomWe are family, we are one.

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It is a pleasure to welcome the Afritunes community to a new week of celebrating African music on the Hive. Many thanks to the founder of Afritunes @ksam who has brought this initiative to the blockchain. This week, I will present a song titled 'Final Word' by a Nigerian gospel artist known as 'Sinach'.

I've had a lot of experiences that at some point made me feel as though God was punishing me, only for me to realize later that he wasn't. It's no wonder they say God's ways differ from those of men. I will share a story about something that happened a few days ago.

The type of lady that I am is one who tends to focus on the tasks at hand until they have been achieved. When I work on a task, I do not leave the spot until the task is completed. I try not to get distracted by other things until the task is completed. On Saturday, I always leave my house for rehearsal at 1 pm in order to make my way to church on time.

I usually leave my house right after I have done all the above. I immediately find a vehicle that will take me to church within minutes of leaving my house. Unfortunately, last Saturday was a different story. After I had finished all of my work and was outside waiting to be picked up by a vehicle, I felt so frustrated. I waited for almost 30 minutes for a vehicle to come to pick me up. While I was standing there, I began to wonder if God was punishing me for getting angry earlier that day.

I was so pissed off earlier that day that I yelled and got so angry. Scriptures tell us that we should not sin in our anger, but we can get angry. I admit I did. In addition, waiting so long at the bus stop when I was already late for rehearsal made me feel like I was being punished. Afterward, I realized my thoughts weren't God's. God knows what is in the hearts of his children.

So I decided to walk towards the next bus stop hoping that I would find a vehicle that would eventually pick me up.

Almost immediately, I spotted my sister's husband, who is in the choir at my church. I asked him if he wasn't coming to rehearsal even though he was going to lead the choir song.

Then he asked me if I had checked the choir platform. The time had been shifted to 4 pm.

When I confirmed this, I was so happy and thanked God that no vehicle was available to pick me up. This is because I would have been waiting outside the church until 4 PM. It wouldn't have been fun, so my fellow hivers, everything God does is good.

While it may seem like a minor event, it illustrates how God works.

Thanks for reading.

@fernanblog I tried out that strategy you explained with the lead vocal on this video. What do you think?

The instrumentals was gotten from the Moises app.

FULL LYRICS OF FINAL WORDAh-yah-yah-yah-yah-yahEverything You do is GoodYou are GodYou are God AloneEverything You do is GoodYou are GodYou are God Alone

You have the final wordFInal word, final wordYour Word is Yea and amenDependable GodYou have the final wordFinal Word, Final WordYour Word is Yea and amenDependable God

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I'm glad to be back for another performance at the Hive open mic. The week has been very busy, but I'm glad that I didn't have to leave my job.

Participating in the open mic weekly performance is a great way for me to de-stress and take a break from the stress of work.

It allows me to express my creativity, explore various ideas, and connect with like-minded people. Plus, it gives me something to look forward to every week.

Hive Open Mic is one of the communities that makes me feel like I have a job here on Hive.

Since the open mic is an online platform, I can feel comfortable and safe exploring new ideas and sharing my creative work without fear of judgment.

Moreover, the community is open to everyone, regardless of skill level or background, and I can find people who have similar interests to me.

This helps me to stay motivated and inspired, as well as build relationships with other members of the Hive Open Mic community.

I consider it to be a job as I earn money while doing it. At the same time, I have fun doing it.

The song I am presenting is an interesting Christmas song. It was two years ago that I listened to the song for the first time. It was given to one of my choir members at that time, and she was asked to score the song for our carol service.

Nevertheless, in December of last year, the song was given to my sister's @treasuree, who was asked to score it for our carol service. It is unfortunate that she wasn't able to sing it on Christmas Day because she had an exam to write at school on the day of the carol. I had to fill in for her.

While I was trying to master the lyrics and everything about the song, I found it tricky in some parts.

This is because when I sang along with the instrumentals, I noticed that I was singing behind them. I also felt that I was singing faster than the instrumentals.

To improve this, I focused on listening to the instrumentals more carefully. This helped me to get a better understanding of timing.

I also practiced singing at the same tempo to eventually match up with the instrumentals. I still haven't got it right.

It is really tricky and even while I was recording myself for the Hive open mic presentation, that tricky stuff was still happening.

I don't know why it's happening. I guess I haven't fully mastered the song. For example, I'd be in the middle of a song and suddenly forget how to sing the next part. I can not count how many times I had to re-do this video. In the end, I missed the lyrics, but I just has to continue singing.

As a result, my voice would start to waver and my pitch would drift off.

Of all the videos I recorded, this is the only one I prefer. I was able to do little to the sound using the KineMaster App.

For this presentation, I tried exploring the Kinemaster video editor. I love the features, especially the reverb.

But I need to keep editing it so I can get used to it and edit a nice video

I bought a Lavalier microphone. Honestly, I've tried that too, but I'm not satisfied yet.

I still think I need to get used to it and figure out how to edit my video and sound so that it's accurate and pleasant.

I would appreciate feedback on this video. Please tell me what you think about anything you observe.

This feedback helps me to be better. Learning how to properly use a microphone is a skill that takes time and effort to develop.

With practice and feedback from others, you can learn the ins and outs of your microphone and how to edit your videos and sound for the most accurate results. Thank you.

Meanwhile, just to add to the fun I had while recording this video, I took selfies of myself and I just feel like sharing them here.😁

As usual, the instrumental was extracted for the Moises app. Moises.ai.

All the photos are mine. I used Kinemaster for my video edit.

LYRIC OF JESUS LIGHT OF HEAVENVerse 1Long ago, one silent nightLove came down, shone Heaven's lightWise men waitingTo this broken world, a giftIn the town of BethlehemShepherds prayingAngels singingChorusGlory in the highestGlory in the highestAnd peace on earthGlory in the highestGlory in the highestThe King has comeJesus, light of heavenBorn to save us allVerse 2There He lay in Mary's careChrist the Lord, EmmanuelGod is with usOur great hope was ne'er beforeClearly seen as on that mornHoly SaviorClothed in splendorBridgeThe King has comeJesus, light of heavenBorn to save us allTagTo save us all

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I will be performing a cover of Adele's 'Easy on me' for the second round of the Hive music festival.

I am sorry that I have not been able to participate in the first round of the competition. This is because I was not aware of the existence of a community like this on the blockchain.

It is my first time interacting with the community. The first time that I came across it was when I was interacting with some other hivers earlier this week.

I missed out on the first round, and this is officially my first presentation in the community.

I love the fact that Hive is giving a lot of users the chance to do what they love and have a pleasant time engaging with the blockchain.

Music is one thing that makes me feel happy when I'm not busy with work. It also helps to maintain the flow of dopamine in my body, which in turn keeps me feeling positive.

Before now, I only participated in the Hive open mic and Afrritunes community. Those communities are ones that I've found to be amazing and I never want to miss a week without participating. I trust that I will get the same vibe here too and I am excited already.

I'm sure that many of us already know the song 'Easy on me'. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that Adele wrote this song about the challenging periods of her life. She lost her marriage for some reason, and her childhood was not as good as she would have liked. She felt broken all through that period.

Throughout our lives, there is a certain feeling that every human being will experience at some point. I would have said otherwise if we could not feel, but we all do feel.

Adele said that she wanted to use the song to pass a message to someone who also suffered through a divorce with her.

In conclusion, the song may not heal the wound of a broken heart, but at least it will give a sense of hope.

I guess that was what Adele was trying to do.

If you're struggling through a similar situation, please know that there is hope and you will be fine.

I wrote the lyrics of the song on the video. However, you can find di FULL LYRICS HERE

The instrumentals were gotten from Moises App.

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Hello Afri-Tunes community, today, I will be presenting a song titled 'Omere mu mma by Judy Kay'. It means 'he has done well for me'.

Indeed, even when God does nothing for us, he has done more than enough.

I'm so happy for my church's choir coordinator. He will be relocating to the UK with his family. For the first time, his testimony was not coded because God has perfected everything for him and his family.

It was after our rehearsal on Saturday that we heard the news. Having heard this wonderful news, I have no choice but to refer to the tears that I shed as tears of joy since this is good news.

He has touched the lives of a lot of people, not just the choir group alone. I will miss the family a lot and the church will miss them greatly. The fact that I was going to miss them and the news about the relocation wasn't a dream made me cry.

God will always be faithful to those who are committed and dedicated to the things of God.

When God says that you will get somewhere, no matter how huge the mountain seems, it will not stop. This is what we need to understand about God. We have to wait for him and trust him because his plan for us is good.

Keep your faith strong if you are waiting for anything from God and you are trusting Him to provide what you need.

There is nothing we accomplish in life that is our own doing. This is why we ought to give all glory to him and never stop praising his name.

This video edit isn't one I'm so proud of but I hope you would take me as I am.☺

[FULL LYRICS OF OMERE MU MMA][https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/judikay/omemma.html]Jesus, omeworo mu mma, eh
(Omere mu mma
Omere mu mma
Omere mu mma)Jesus, the owner of my life
With You all things are made possible
Oh, Jesus anya na ele uwa
If You do nothing else for me
You have done enough, oh

Ome mma, ome mma
Ome mma, ome mma
Ome mma, ome mma
You have done enough, oh

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As part of the theme of this week's live performance, which is 'MELODIC DOSE', I bring to you 'A NEW SONG by THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR'. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed performing it.

Although I have presented a lot of songs here on hive, and I have edited a lot of songs as well, this was the one song that I found quite challenging to the point where I had to record it all over again.

While I had already recorded the lead part and backing vocals for this song, a couple of days later, when it came time to edit it, I noticed that the timing was off. It was likely to affect my final edit, so I had to re-record everything.

This song is a very interesting song and I was excited about singing and editing it.

My excitement almost drained from my heart as I encountered so many challenges.

As of now, I still don't feel like I've edited it the way I want to. I have made several changes to the volume, and I've continued editing. However, after a while, editing didn't seem so much fun.

While the video is not completely accurate and has many errors, I am glad to see that in the next video, it will be much improved and hopefully more stress-free, even though it isn't entirely flawless.

Specifically, I interpreted the theme 'melodic dose' as any song that I think is pleasant to listen to. I thought the song I presented was the perfect example of a melodious song, and that's why I selected it.

For the post, I designed the image using Canva and the instrumentals of the song came from Moises.com.

FULL LYRIS OF A NEW SONGI wanna sing a new songShout it out louder than beforeLet the whole earth singThe whole earth singIt's a song of praiseA song for all of the redeemLet the whole earth singThe whole earth sing

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E no dey slumber is a typical high life gospel song release in the year 2017. This song was composed by Ibitayao Jeje.

The first time I heard this song was the period I was asked to score and lead the song in my choir group.

If I had continued listening to the song after it was present during one of our Sunday services, there a good chances that I would have dealt with the part that were a bit challenging for me.

The artist is a very good singer, and if you listen to the original song, you would hear that the last was enjoying her self while she sang. I think that it is one of the things we should always enjoy when we sing.

If you can't feel the music you're producing, how then do you expect your listeners to?

The inspiration of this song certainly came from Psalms 121:4-5.

In times like this where insecurity is at it peak, even as we try to be alert and watchful, we still have that assurance that the God of Israel who never sleeps not slumber will always be there watching us.

Even those moments we find ourselves in difficult situations and the devil try to whisper lies to us, we can always strengthen our faith with God's word.

That's why it is written somewhere in the scriptures that every we go through as believers who loves God, they are all working together for our good.

God doesn't sleep not slumber, e knows our end from the beginning, so all we need to do is trust him more and oray for the grace to continually be in alignment with his will for us.

Lyrics of E no dey slumber by Ibitayo Jejepapa ohyou no dey fade oyour name n’ko oe no dey sourfor every tonguena your name be the sweetestfor every languagena your name dey reigndaddy ohyour ears na wa oevery language na im you dey hearhausa dey call you ubangidiyoruba dey call you olorunigbo dey call you chinekeexcellent, wonderful, marvelous, gloriousalpha and omegana im be your nameelshaddai, adonai, elohim, raphaalpha and omegana im be your name

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A few hours ago, I received a call from my cousin. I expected an excited tone because it has been long we had a chat on phone. Unfortunately, the atmosphere because sour when she told me she was current in the hospital and was diagnosed a certain illness.

She shared briefly how things had been with her and how she had been coping.

The world sometimes can be such a hopeless place, that all you just want to do is give up.

There's a popular sentence people say and it is fact. "As long as there is life, there is hope".

The situation may be screaming the opposite, but that's when you need to fix you gaze only on God and trust that he will plant your feet on higher ground, and above that hopeless situation.

Most times, a lot of people find it hard to think of a song that fits the theme for a given week. There are also days a piece comes to us. It is part of life hehe.

During the days I find it challenging to come up with a song, I go on google and what song would fit them. If you ever feel stuck, this tip might help. Thank me later.😁

Meanwhile, after getting results from google, you then would need to learn the song if you don't know it at all, or refresh your memory if you already know the song.

The result I got upon searching this time was quite exciting; I know a few of them. But, I settled for 'Higher Ground' a hymnal song by Johnson Oatman.

I sang along with the piano instrumental on
Youtube by Kaleb Brasee

The song Higher Ground is a prayer song that was inspired by scripture in the bible.

Sometimes the journey to the higher ground can be rough and as a believer who has faith, we trust that no matter the challenges faced along the way, there is hope that we will get there because we are alive and we trust God.

This hymnal song written by Johnson Oatman expresses the desire to draw closer to God and to grow in spiritual character and strength.

LYRICS OF HIGHER GROUNDI’m pressing on the upward way,New heights I’m gaining every day;Still praying as I onward bound,“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”Lord, lift me up, and let me standBy faith on Canaan’s tableland;A higher plane than I have found,Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.2My heart has no desire to stayWhere doubts arise and fear dismay;Though some may dwell where these abound,My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.3I want to live above the world,Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;For faith has caught the joyful sound,The song of saints on higher ground.4I want to scale the utmost heightAnd catch a gleam of glory bright;But still, I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

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It's new year's Eve guys. I'm glad I have the opportunity to upload my presentation for Afri-tunes week 43.

I chose to sing the song suggested by the community titled Imela by Nathaniel Bassey. I needed a piano instrumental and since I cannot play one, I found one on YouTube.

Imela Piano Instrumental

In English, the song Imela means thank you. The lyrics of the song express gratitude to God.

I have a lot to be grateful for. Some may want to try to remember big achievements so they can show their gratitude. The truth is that it isn't the big things that matter but the small ones.

It's a privilege to see this day. A lot of people had plans for this day, but unfortunately for them, they are no more.

Some may feel that they have achieved nothing throughout the year, but they forget that as long as there is life, there is hope.

Despite all I have been through this year, I'm glad that the happy and bad times made it a wonderful one for me.

There is no end to my gratitude. With this song, I am saying thank you to God for how he protected me, and provided for me. In the moments he was there for me and I didn't know it, the times he comforted me and gave me peace of mind, the times he fought battles on my behalf, the miraculous interventions in my life, the sufficient grace. I will never be able to thank him enough.

Take a look at your life. There's a lot to be grateful for.

FULL LYRICS OF IMELAImela, Imela
Okaka, Onyekeruwa (Great and Might creator of the world)
Imela, Imela (Thank You! Thank You!)
Eze mo (My King)

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Destiny is an event that will necessarily happen to a particular person or a thing in the future. As I thought about 'destiny', I remembered being counseled by an old lady.

She said don't let anyone stop you from fulfilling your purpose on earth. Your son is your destiny. God sent him to you so you could look after him. There are a lot of people whose destiny is tied to yours, so you can't afford to miss threading the right path.

After she said those words, I tried as much as I could to get her point.

One point I understood from it was the importance of us knowing our purpose on earth and fulfilling our destiny.

For every Christian, our destiny is for us to be like Christ.

I presented a song about identity. If we don't know who we are in Christ, there is a high chance that we will not be able to fulfill our purpose on earth.

You assume that every identity is yours when you don't know who you are. This confuses.

You may ask, what exactly is my purpose on earth? When you find yourself asking this, think about the reason why you wake up every morning. What's your aim?

I wish to be a mother who is capable of taking care of her son only with the help of God. A wife who can support her husband at any given time, and a daughter who can take care of her parents at any time. I wish to be able to build or buy a house for my parents. This will help them avoid constantly renewing rent for the apartment they live in. I also want to be someone who can be there for my neighbors when need be.

As we do what we feel is right, our destiny will slowly reveal itself to us.

By writing down our dreams, setting goals, and remaining optimistic about life, we can achieve our dreams and fulfill our destinies.

The weretrumentals of this songwersong were through the Moises app.

FULL LYRICS OF WHO YOU SAY I AMCHORUSWho the Son sets freeOh is free indeedI’m a child of GodYes I am

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Making us a wonder is one of the best prayers one can pray to God. People won't understand how you're doing things and getting things done.

A wonder is something that you cannot explain. There are some testimonies you can't understand, and even when you try to explain, you won't get it because you can't fully comprehend them.

That's one of the things our God is capable of doing. Imagine a child being conceived in the womb of a virgin. No one would believe it because it looked so impossible.

In a normal sense, we all know that a woman has to meet a man before she conceives but this one child was different. He was the son of God.

Early this year, I should just say I was homeless. A lot of things happened and I had to leave where I was staying and I couldn't be with my son. To be with my son again, I needed to find a place for myself.

I started living in a shelter, and as every human would do, I got a job. Although the job wasn't paying enough it was the only option I had at that time so I took the job.

I started saving but I was starving. I didn't mind that I was starving though. I asked myself, after finding out the house prices in the area I chose to rent in if I would be able to save that much money.

Through it all, I kept my faith strong. Within a few weeks, I received a message instructing me to come to get a few things done so I could receive the grant I had applied for earlier.

In the end, I rented a spacious apartment and moved my family there. The money I initially saved was used to buy paint and other things for the house.

That is one of my best testimonies this year. In this country, we know how difficult applying for grants can be. Even when you apply, you may end up not getting anything after waiting forever and having high expectations.

Another wonderful event happened here on hive. Hive wasn't low as it is now. I woke up that faithful morning and checked my notifications and wallet to see if there was any HP to claim. I was surprised when I saw five hundred hive. This was something I wasn't expecting at all and it came at the right time.

It was all God's doing. He made it all happen. I am sure if you look at your life you would share some stories like this too. God is too much.

The instrumentals of this song was gotten from youtube. I actually played it and sang with it. I hope you enjoy watching the video.

FULL LYRICS OF WONDERFUL WONDEREverywhere I goI see You right thereIn the beauty of nature You shine all aroundFor you are everything and everything is YouPrecious Jesus, oh wonderful wonder You areoh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh

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Hive Open Mic week 141! I'm delighted to participate in this week's live performances and the theme is 'Winter' chosen by @purplesinger the community's recent spotlight artists.

When I hear the word winter, the first thing that comes to mind is snow. It's not uncommon to see parents and their children enjoying time in the snow on TV and online. They make snowballs and snowmen from the snow. Aside from this, other fun activities are done in the snow. other fun activities are done in the snow.

Staying inside is the only option when it's too cold outside.

In this part of the world where I live, we don't see snow but the weather is usually cold and we call it the harmattan season.

In some countries, Christmas is celebrated during the winter, making the decorations even more beautiful.

The song I've chosen for this week talks about the Savior Jesus Christ who came to give us life. Satan has never stopped trying to steal God's children since he was thrown out of heaven. That's why Christ came to save us all from Satan's power when we go astray to save us all from Satan's power when we go astray.

Jesus' birth brought hope to the world and lightened the darkness in our lives. He is the light of heaven, born to save us all.

Honestly, I felt reluctant to upload this video because I felt it wasn't good enough.

One of my weaknesses is being a perfectionist. Even so, I am always careful not to let it dictate my life, which is why I decided to publish this video.

Thanks for tuning in.

The instrumentals was gotten through Moises app.

Lyrics of He has come for usGod rest ye merry gentlemenLet nothing you dismayRemember Christ, our SaviorWas born on Christmas dayTo save us all from Satan's powerWhen we were gone astrayO, tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO, tidings of comfort and joyHe has come for usThis JesusHe's the hope for allMankindHe has come for usThe MessiahBorn to give us life

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Last year, I had the pleasure of scoring the song 'Eyin Amana'(A child is born) for the first time.

The music coordinator at my church sends different songs to our music platform so we can listen to them.

This year isn't an exception. We had our Christmas carol on Sunday and I published a post about it including some videos which I think you may like to watch😁

Kindly Click On This Link😁

A few weeks ago, I presented this song on Afritunes but I did not sing the song completely. However, the theme for this week made me decide to do the song again with the instrumentals and backing vocals.

While I was singing, I realized that I couldn't remember some of the agliping parts but I just had to find my way around it.

I also remember my choir coordinator telling me to write out the lyrics when he assigned me the song because they could not be found on Google. I did my best to write what I could, and we presented the song.

On that note, if you are an Akwa-Ibomite and you spot any error, please just let me know in the comments section and pardon me.😁

Eyin Amana is an interesting song with a good message. It talks about the birth of Christ. It talks about him being the savior of the world, and about him being born in a manger.

In summary, it says that we should be glad and rejoice because Christ the Savior is born. I hope you enjoy watching the video.

The instrumentals for this song were obtained through Moises.com, and the lyrics were written by me and not taken from the Internet.

By the way, I had to make some changes to the lyrics and it means that I may have pronounced some words wrong. Pardon me hehe.

Lyrics of Eyin Amana###### E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin(Jesus Christ has been born for us)E ya di kwo idara.(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin(Jesus Christ has been born for us)E ya di kwo idara.(Let us sin and celebrate in joy) |2×Let us rejoice, a child is bornLet us sing, Jesus amana (Jesus is born)Ekod eyen wonderful(They call him wonderful)Ekod eyen counsellor(They call him counsellor)His name is called EmmanuelHis name is called king of kingsLord of LordsMessiahEkod eyen wonderful(They call him wonderful)Ekod eyen counsellor(They call him counsellor)His name is sinsi ete(His name is everlasting father)EeediseeE di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin(Jesus Christ has been born for us)E ya di kwo idara.(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)Edise edise eeE di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin(Jesus Christ has been born for us)E ya di kwo idara.(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)Christmas edi(Christmas is the)Usoro aman eyen abasi(Celebration of the birth of God's child)Eya yid kwo(Let us sing)Itoro obong eyong(and praise the God of heaven)Salvation has comeDeliverance is herePeace to mankind and joy to the worldA saviour has come with healing in his wingsChristmas is here rejoice.EeeE kwag ubok o.(Let's clap our hands)EeeE neg uneg o(Let's dance o)EeeE kwo e kwo(Let's sing o)EeeE sio mkpo idara(Let's give a shout of joy)EeeChristmas is here rejoiceEeeE kwag ubok o.(Let's clap our hands)EeeE neg uneg o(Let's dance o)EeeE kwo e kwo(Let's sing o)EeeE sio mkpo idara(Let's give a shout of joy)EeeChristmas is here rejoiceEdiseeE di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)E di edise se obong anamde(Come and see what the lord has done)Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin(Jesus Christ has been born for us)E ya di kwo idara(Let us sing and celebrate in joy) |2×InterludeCall: Eyin amana ke BethlehemEyin amana ee ku nsin udia ufenAmana(A child has been born in BethlehemA child has been born in a manger)Response: Eyin amana ke BethlehemEyin amana ee ku nsin udia ufene(A child has been born in BethlehemA child has been born in a manger)Call: Eyin abasi amana ke BethlehemEyin amana ee ku nsin udia ufeneAmana(A child has been born in BethlehemA child has been born in a manger)Response: Eyin amana ke BethlehemEyin amana ku suru biak ufen(A child has been born in BethlehemA child has been born in a manger)| 5×

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Our Carol service was on the 18th of December (yesterday). Immediately after our choir concert, we started rehearsals for the carols, and it has been a wonderful experience.

Our team decided on a color and material that we will use for the uniforms we will wear at Christmas Carol. It was a native wine outfit in wine color.

I didn't waste any time making sure that I was prepared. Getting my dress ready wasn't so stressful for me because my sister @glorydee is a fashion designer. My dress was sewn by her.

All I had to provide was cash to buy the materials she needed. The dress came out beautifully and was a perfect fit for me.

Remember that I once wrote about the vocal care I was into? I think it's a wise idea to continue and not stop. The more I care, the more improvement I will see.

As usual, choir members were asked to get to church as early as 8 AM on Sunday morning. We had to rehearse that morning and also warm our vocal cords in preparation for the service.

The normal church service starts at 9:30 am but we started at exactly 9:00 am yesterday because of the activities that were lined up for the day.

As well as the carol, we had other activities including the 1-hour prayer to end the 12-day fast, the exchange of gifts, the love feast, and the children's Christmas party.

I had been worried about how we would do all of that, but it turned out well and was a success.

The Carol service started with the opening prayer and two choir presentations, followed by solo songs by each choir member.

When it was my turn to lead the choir, I noticed something different about myself. I think I wouldn't be out of line if I said that @hiveopenmic and @afri-tunes helped boost my confidence.

In the past, my heart would start beating fast the moment I got on the stage to sing, and I would usually end up performing below my expectations.

I wouldn't say that my presentation yesterday was exactly what I expected, but I would say that I feel happy and satisfied with the improvements.

My vocals didn't sound hoarse, I wasn't tensed up, and I wasn't trembling like I used to.

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This made me realize I had been doing all the right things to take care of my vocals. It is just a matter of doing it more and learning the techniques that will help me sing properly.

After the Carol Service, I couldn't get enough pictures. The main reason was that there was no sun hehe. The sun complements the pictures I take, and my phone's camera is always bright when there is sun.

After the carol, we continued with other activities and it was an amazing service. It was also a very long day.

On getting home, I received a congratulatory message saying that I had been shortlisted for a live audition I applied for.

The audition is on December 24th, 2022. I am excited about it too. Even though I have no idea what to expect, I believe it will be fun.

On that day, I will take pictures and videos and share them here.

All the images on this post are mine

Inshot Music: Magical Fairy Tale
Musician: SoundGalleryBy

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It feels so good to participate in the community's weekly live performances.

For the past few days, I have been so busy with exams and work. I almost decided to skip performing this week. I didn't like the idea, but I decided to follow the flow of things.

Since I saw the week's theme, I've been trying to find a song that fits, 'The Sea' (Caribbean).

I searched online for songs about the sea and found a lot. However, it seemed like they were going to be too challenging.

The first song I settled for was 'Queen of the wave' by Barbie.

Barbie used to be a popular 4D cartoon that most young girls liked. I knew the rhythm of that Barbie, so all that was left was for me to score the lyrics which I started doing.

After the second day of me trying to score those lyrics, I thought to myself that I needed to find another song that was closely related to the sea. While searching on YouTube, I saw a YouTube short of a lady singing the first verse and chorus of 'Wellerman (Sea Shanty)'

Song by Nathan Evans',originally by the longest johns

Listening to the song for a while, I believe it fits the theme of The Sea.

In sea shanties, there's an alternating solo and chorus, and this song was originally sung by sailors while doing physical work together.

During the period 1719-1965, whaling was a big business in New Zealand.

The Wellarman refers to the real-life Weller Brothers, who were successful merchant traders in the area. Their employees were called The Wellarman.

It seems that according to the story, they were on the ship in order to locate a particular whale. In summary, it is about a wailing ship that can't come home because it searches for difficult prey.

In my video, I sang a part of the song and edited the ending part of the song. This is because I wasn't able to score the full lyrics and I hope that you enjoy listening to it.

The image was designed on canva.
The instrumentals was extracted through the Moises app.

FULL LYRICS OF WELLARMAN (Sea Shanty)###### There once was a ship that put to seaThe name of the ship was the Billy of TeaThe winds blew up, her bow dipped downO blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)Soon may the Wellerman comeTo bring us sugar and tea and rumOne day, when the tonguin' is doneWe'll take our leave and goShe'd not been two weeks from shoreWhen down on her, a right whale boreThe captain called all hands and sworeHe'd take that whale in tow (Huh!)Soon may the Wellerman comeTo bring us sugar and tea and rumOne day, when the tonguin' is doneWe'll take our leave and goDa-da, da-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-daDa-da, da-da-da-daDa-da-da-da-da-da

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Are you happy or unhappy? What makes you happy?

Is it a fat account balance, good health, a Lamborghini, a relationship, a career, etc?

The list continues. I like the story of Job. A man who had everything and was satisfied. Getting a sacrifice to atone for his children's sins was not difficult. He was a man that loved God and didn't want anything to disrupt his relationship with God.

However, we all know what happened. He was stripped of everything he had including his children and was left with nothing. That wasn't all, he developed a disease. It got so awful that his wife told him to curse God and die.

Did he do that? No. He remained faithful to God because he trusted God despite all that was happening around him.

God is the only one who can give us happiness, and he is the only one who can make our hearts happy no matter what happens around us.

It's okay to like material things because it is one of the things we need to survive on earth. However, we shouldn't get lost in it.

After losing everything, Job would have cursed and died as his wife suggested if he did not care about God and only cared about his wealth.

Our relationship with God is very important. All the wealth and fame one may think they have isn't in the abundance of those things but in one's relationship with God.

If you want genuine happiness in your heart, make sure your relationship with God is genuine too.

The instrumentals of this song Obinasom by Mercy Chinwo was gotten from Moises app.

OBINASOM FULL LYRICSJesus, smile on my up above eh…Obim na eme jiri jijiririButterflies in my bellyObi nasom oh ohSee the way you love meSee the way you care for meYou carry my matterFor your head ohIne me Obi nasomLike a little babyYou watch over me ohYou no dey carry me dey play ohIne me Obi nasomAh ah ah ahAh ah ah ahObi nasom oh ohIneme Obi nasomAh ah ah ahAh ah ah ahObi nasom oh ohIneme Obi nasonThanks for reading and I hope you enjoy watching the video.

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It is with much pleasure that I greet you once again, beautiful people, and welcome to another edition of Afritunes' live musical performance. My Everything is a song by Joy Saliu that I am inspired to sing today, and I wish to share it with you.

The title says it all. In every situation we find ourselves in, God remains our everything.

In the scriptures, Job understood this. God already knew the kind of person he was but still permitted the devil to bring destruction upon his household. However, God made it clear to the devil that he must not touch his soul.

I believe the story of Job sums up this way: It is not abundance that makes a difference, but our relationship with God.

For some days now, I have been thinking of one word in particular. We are affected by what we focus our minds on, whether we focus them positively or negatively. This is what it says.

If you focus your mind on God as your everything, you will see him act in that way in every area of your life.

Meanwhile, Sekani's post last week inspired me to do the same this week. This is my second attempt. I experimented with the first one in my recent Hive Open Mic post.

To be honest, this one was quite challenging because of the parts and modulations. Even though it isn't perfect, I scaled through. The next one will be better.

The instrumentals of this song was gotten from Moises App. I upload the song and turned down the volume of the vocals.

Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy watching the video.

[CHORUS]
Call: Na you be my everything ooh God 4x
Resp: Na you be my everything ooh God 4x
Call: My joy
Resp: na you (it’s you)
Call: My peace
Resp: na you (it’s you)
Call: my life
Resp: na youuuu (it’s you)
All: na you be my everything oh God
(You are my everything oh God)Full Lyrics Here

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Our salvation and light come from the Lord, as we are told in Psalm 27.

Nathaniel Bassey, who was inspired by the Holy Spirit, composed the song 'The Lord is my light'.

I love the part that says, there is no mountain you cannot clear or darkness you cannot break.

Satan is a very tricky person, and he does not rest until he has made God's own his slave.

Take, for instance, a dog that charges at you. If it senses fear in you, it may attempt to attack. This is the same if you have a lion guarding you. Your appearance of being scared would make you vulnerable to attack.

When anything charges at you to attack you, the Lord's guardian stands behind you ready to defend you.

In fact, when you know you have a backing and the devil comes after you, you should immediately charge back, and that will repel him. Being fully aware of who is guarding you and seeing your fearlessness will deter them from coming near you.

Occasionally, you may feel like you cannot handle a burden or that a challenge is too overwhelming for you. The scriptures say that there is no mountain that he cannot clear.

When you have faith, you can tell the mountains to move, and they will. It depends on how much faith you have. All of these things may not work for you if you don't have faith and don't believe.

People say "Seeing is believing". However, faith is believing you have it even if you don't see it or feel it. God will take care of the rest. You just need to trust him (God) and leave the rest up to him.

The instrumentals of this song were not downloaded from the Internet; I was given permission to use them by my church's choir and music coordinator.

Using his keyboard piano, he arranged the song's instrumental. He is very good at sequencing songs. Sometimes when the drummer and guitarist have other engagements and are unavailable, the sequenced tracks are what help us with our ministration in church. To be honest, he is the most effective music coordinator I have seen.

Full Lyrics Of The Lord Is My Light

You are my light (Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh) You are my light (Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh,) ×2 There's no mountain There's no mountain There's no mountain That You cannot clear, Yahweh (Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh,) ×2 There's no darkness (There's no darkness) There's no darkness (There's no darkness) There's no darkness That You cannot break, Yahweh (Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh,) ×2

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I decided to do a song by Kari Jobe titled healer for this week's Hive Open Open Mic weekly contest. The theme "Healing" was chosen by the community's recent spotlight @jaydr

The #OpenMic contest is one of my favorite contests because it allows music lovers to learn a new song every week. Like last week, I learned a new song titled "Don't stop believing". It's a nice rock-type Pop song.

The song I am presenting this week is a song that I have known for some years now. It is a song I learned in my church's choir. It's a Christian song.

This song has been covered by many artists, including Hillsong. However, I read that the song was originally written by an Australian songwriter named Michael Guglielmucci. He was diagnosed with a terminal illness, which inspired the song "Healer". It seems that there are quite a few controversies surrounding the song.

My opinion is that it is a worship song, sung to God by those with faith. Despite the obstacles or illnesses they face, they believe that Christ is their healer, so God is able to heal them through Jesus. He is the only one who can heal them. Most importantly God is more than enough.

I presented a very short version of this song without an instrumental in Hive Open Mic week 125. Majority of the people that commented said that they would have loved it if it was longer. Looking at it now, I saw that it fit the theme 'Healing', so I decided to sing the full song.

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy watching the video.

Instrumental Source

FULL LYRICS OF HEALER You hold my every moment You calm my raging seas You walk with me through fire And heal all my disease I trust in You, Lord I trust in You I believe You're my healer I believe You are all I need Oh, I believe I believe You're my portion I believe You're more than enough for me Jesus You're all I need

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In our Christian faith, we understand that the devil has come to kill, steal, and destroy.

Through distractions, he seeks to steal God's children from the kingdom of God. It takes God's grace for us children of God to remain steadfast.

When it comes to taking people out of God's kingdom, money is one of the greatest tools the devil uses.

Someone who doesn't have is tempted to do what is against God's words just to get the money, while those who have enough of it become prideful.

It is already written in the scriptures that until we become little children, we won't be allowed into heaven.

A deceiver is someone who will like you and manipulate you into doing things you normally would not do just for their selfish gains. This is what the devil does. When we are in challenging periods of our lives, the devil comes to suggest evil thoughts to us. The devil also tries to make us feel like we have the most miserable life.

I am certain that is why most people resort to committing suicide or harming themselves.

Challenges are a part of life. Without a challenging chapter, the sweet ending may not be so exciting to watch or read.

We must never believe in the devil. As the song says, "You make my life so beautiful, and as you are, you have made me here on earth".

We must always remember that God created us in his image. He made us just as he is. Most importantly, he has the right plans for us. When life turns south, we must remember that everything works together for good for those who love God.

Finally, we must strive to know God more and this can be done when we commune with him daily and renew our minds with the word of God.

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy watching the video.

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I've been faced with unfortunate situations lately, funny enough it's just now that I've decided to devote more personal time to God.

I'm not sure why all these things are happening, but I know it's a temptation from the devil.

I mentioned in the video that the inspiration for the song I presented came from the situation I'm facing at the moment.

You can read the full story here

I am staying positive and not letting the situation get the best of me. Instead, I will let the problems know that God is greater than them. As Jesus said in the scriptures, the peace he leaves with us IS NOT THE SAME AS WHAT THE WORLD GIVES.

As humans, it is helpful to refresh our minds when faced with difficulties with the word. This is so the devil does not use it as an opportunity to suggest evil thoughts to us.

By the way, I really should be playing the piano or a guitar when I'm singing so I don't suddenly move from F to D major (whatever it is called hehe) 😆 within a very short moment hehe. I hope that you enjoy watching it.

The header image was designed by me on Canva.

Zoe Lyrics

I have Zoe

The Spirit of God lives inside of me

I have Zoe

The life of Christ is what I have

I have Zoe

(It's the God kind of life)

I have Zoe

(It's the God kind of life)

The Spirit of God lives inside of me

Zoe Zoe

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I had to record this video before I finally got this particular one and that was because everyone in the house won’t just keep quiet and it is so frustrating.

“Keep it down guys, I am trying to record a video here”. ☹️ I had to say those words to them several times, but it yielded no result. My elder sister saw it as an opportunity to frustrate me even more because I refused to help with her 3speak newbies initiative task. Imagine, is it by force to answer questions when you don’t feel like it?

Anyway, while I pondered on what to present for this week’s Afri-tunes contest, I decided to sing ’O ti se by Lara George'.

In a few weeks from now, we would all be wishing ourselves compliments of the season and finally Happy New Year.

If you are alive today, you have every reason to be grateful to God because he has done it. With faith and by his grace, we know that as he has made us see this day, we will also be alive to see the new year in good health.

A lot of us sure had new year’s resolutions and if we want to look at it only from the surface, we would think that we have been unserious with our lives since the beginning of the year.

We must count our blessings and name them one by one. It would surprise us all that the Lord has done.

So the song in English means that what nobody could do, the lord has done for us. Think about the air you breathe in, think about the fact that you can wake up by yourself every morning, and think about the fact that you can eat, drink, and even use the restroom with ease.

Think about those unknown battles that were fought for you. Think about the grace of sustenance despite the economy. This is why I decided to sing this song. I hope that you enjoy listening to it.

Chorus O ti se, o ti se, o ti se (what my brother couldn't do)

Baba ti se, o ti se, o ti se (wetin my money no fit buy, oh)

O ti se, o ti se o (ooh)

O ti se, o ti se, o ti se (what my doctor couldn't heal)

Baba ti se, o ti se, o ti se (all my friends could not do)

O ti se, o ti se o FIND THE FULL LYRICS HERE

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Hello Hive Open Mic Community. Greetings, and I'm glad to be participating in this week's contest again. When I saw the theme, I suspected that it wasn't an English word, so I decided to check for the meaning using the Deepl translator.

Just like I suspected, the Deepl translator translated my theme word 'PERDON' into other English words like sorry, excuse me, pardon, and apologies.

On seeing that, a song came to my mind and it was Take a bow by Rihanna. So please watch the video and see me doing a cover of the song.

I feel that this song fits well with the theme because of the storyline. Quite a few years have passed since I watched the music video for this song for the first time. Listening to the song, however, it strikes me as a song about a couple who have recently broken up because of unfaithfulness in the relationship. It also seems like the guy kept coming to apologize but the lady wouldn't accept the apology.

Such an apology would be extremely difficult to accept, right? Every time you cheat, I catch you in the act just when I think that you're sorry. That's so heartbreaking and I can imagine how much it must have hurt her. That probably was what made her say, 'Baby, I know you're only sorry you got caught.'

I will leave the lyrics of the chorus below.

The instrumental isn't mine, it was downloaded from TUBIDY.MOBI

LYRICS**Don't tell me you're sorry 'cause you're not

Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught

But you put on quite a show

Really had me goin'

But now it's time to go

Curtain's finally closin'

That was quite a show

Very entertaining

But it's over now

(But it's over now)

Go on and take a bow, oh FULL LYRICS HERE The header image was edited and designed by me on Canva.

I hope that you enjoy watching the video.**

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Greetings Afri-tunes community. I decided to do a song in my dialect titled 'Eyen Amana'. In English, it means 'A Child is Born.

This was one of the songs I sang during the Christmas Carol in my church last year and it was an interesting one. I uploaded the video of that particular performance on my YouTube channel so that I could always go check it.

In the next few weeks, we will all start singing and hearing carol songs. Mine has started already. Yesterday evening, I received a notification on my phone and when I checked, it was from my choir coordinator.

At first I assumed that it was a check-up message, but it wasn't. The message contained the list of the songs we would all be taking on our carol day which will be coming up on the Sunday before Christmas. At thee side of the names of each song were the names of choristers who would be leading the carol songs.

Two out of the songs were assigned to me, and we would start proper rehearsal for carol songs on Saturday. I'm excited for the carol and the rehearsal. But, I haven't scored it at all. Well, I know I will cross the bridge when I get there.

I didn't sing the last part of the song though, it's a call and response kind of song, but I hope you enjoy listening to it like that hehe.

Below is the full lyrics of the song 'Eyen Amana', I'm not sure it is on Google.

The full lyrics with interpretation. E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy) E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sin and celebrate in joy) |2×

Let us rejoice, a child is born

Let us sing, Jesus amana (Jesus is born)

Ekod eyen wonderful

(They call him wonderful)

Ekod eyen counsellor

(They call him counsellor)

His name is called Emmanuel

His name is called king of kings

Lord of Lords

Messiah

Ekod eyen wonderful

(They call him wonderful)

Ekod eyen counsellor

(They call him counsellor)

His name is sinsi ete

(His name is everlasting father)

Eeedisee

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)

Edise edise ee

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)

Christmas edi

(Christmas is the)

Usoro aman eyen abasi

(Celebration of the birth of God's child)

Eya yid kwo

(Let us sing)

Itoro obong eyong

(and praise the God of heaven)

Salvation has come

Deliverance is here

Peace to mankind and joy to the world

A saviour has come with healing in his wings

Christmas is here rejoice.

Eee

E kpag ubok o.

(Let's clap our hands)

Eee

E neguneg o

(Let's dance o)

Eee

E kwo e kwo

(Let's sing o)

Eee

E sio mpo idara

(Let's give a shout of joy)

Eee

Christmas is here rejoice

Eee

E kpag ubok o.

(Let's clap our hands)

Eee

E neguneg o

(Let's dance o)

Eee

E kwo e kwo

(Let's sing o)

Eee

E sio mpo idara

(Let's give a shout of joy)

Eee

Christmas is here rejoice

Edisee

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy) |2×

Interlude

Call: Eyen amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ee ku suru biak ufen

Amana

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

Response: Eyen amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ee ku suru biak ufen

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

Greetings Afri-tunes community. I decided to do a song in my dialect titled 'Eyen Amana'. In English, it means 'A Child is Born.

I didn't sing the last part of the song though, it's a call and response kind of song, but I hope you enjoy listening to it like that hehe.

Below is the full lyrics of the song 'Eyen Amana', I'm not sure it is on Google.

The full lyrics with interpretation. E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy) E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sin and celebrate in joy) |2×

Let us rejoice, a child is born

Let us sing, Jesus amana (Jesus is born)

Ekod eyen wonderful

(They call him wonderful)

Ekod eyen counsellor

(They call him counsellor)

His name is called Emmanuel

His name is called king of kings

Lord of Lords

Messiah

Ekod eyen wonderful

(They call him wonderful)

Ekod eyen counsellor

(They call him counsellor)

His name is sinsi ete

(His name is everlasting father)

Eeedisee

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)

Edise edise ee

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara.

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy)

Christmas edi

(Christmas is the)

Usoro aman eyen abasi

(Celebration of the birth of God's child)

Eya yid kwo

(Let us sing)

Itoro obong eyong

(and praise the God of heaven)

Salvation has come

Deliverance is here

Peace to mankind and joy to the world

A saviour has come with healing in his wings

Christmas is here rejoice.

Eee

E kpag ubok o.

(Let's clap our hands)

Eee

E neguneg o

(Let's dance o)

Eee

E kwo e kwo

(Let's sing o)

Eee

E sio mpo idara

(Let's give a shout of joy)

Eee

Christmas is here rejoice

Eee

E kpag ubok o.

(Let's clap our hands)

Eee

E neguneg o

(Let's dance o)

Eee

E kwo e kwo

(Let's sing o)

Eee

E sio mpo idara

(Let's give a shout of joy)

Eee

Christmas is here rejoice

Edisee

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

E di edise se obong anamde

(Come and see what the lord has done)

Jesus Christ o, amana nno yin

(Jesus Christ has been born for us)

E ya di kwo idara

(Let us sing and celebrate in joy) |2×

Interlude

Call: Eyen amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ee ku suru biak ufen

Amana

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

Response: Eyen amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ee ku suru biak ufen

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

Call: Eyen abasi amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ee ku suru biak ufen

Amana

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

Response: Eyen amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ku suru biak ufen

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

| 5×

Call: Eyen abasi amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ee ku suru biak ufen

Amana

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

Response: Eyen amana ke Bethlehem

Eyen amana ku suru biak ufen

(A child has been born in Bethlehem

A child has been born to take a away sufferings or punishment..)

| 5×

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As I planned to upload a video along with the post, I waited until now to write about how the concert was. I didn't get the video until Tuesday afternoon.

My choir members and I

PS: I recommend that you put on your earbuds or earphones while watching the video.

When I first watched the recording without my earbuds, I hated the video and I hated listening to myself. In order to improve your singing ability, you have to listen to yourself sing. It'll help you figure out where you need to improve. This recorded video of me singing on the day of our concert sounds better when I listen to it with my earbuds.

After our final rehearsal on Saturday last week, my vocal cords started to become hoarse. I tend to lose motivation to sing when my vocals are tired and sound hoarse no matter how much I try.

During the final rehearsal, I was asked to sing my song and I was hoarse. I felt really terrible at that point because I knew the hoarseness would not disappear overnight. The most awful part of my nightmare was the fact that I had to perform the song the next morning.

I checked the time on Saturday evening when I got home and it was already past 8 PM. I prepared dinner for my son because I knew he was very hungry. We had a long rehearsal that started at 11 AM and ended at 8 PM.

My smiling son and I

I searched YouTube for tips and home remedies to help my hoarse voice. I saw things like speaking less, or not at all, resting the vocal cords, drinking tea, and gargling with warm salt water.

Some specific tea was mentioned but I can't remember the name right now. However, I remember ginger because that was what I used. But before drinking the ginger tea, I added a pinch of salt to warm water and gargled for 30 seconds. I repeated this 4 times.

Another tip I saw was to breathe in moist air. Since I didn't have a humidifier, I made sure to close the window in the room. I ground two ginger cloves and poured them into a cup of boiled water, then I left it to cool off a bit before drinking it. While doing all these things, I wasn't speaking.

The next morning which was concert day, I gargled some warm salt water before getting dressed and finally left the house.

A selfie of me

The normal routine was for us to rehearse that morning before performing. Even though the hoarseness was still there, I still sounded better than the previous day. In a few hours, those remedies seemed to have worked but my vocal cords needed more rest. Unfortunately, I had to perform the song that day.

When it was finally my turn to perform, I quickly reminded myself of @coquicoin's advice.

Surprisingly, it worked! As I pictured the congregation as the choir members and the event like an important rehearsal instead of a concert, I noticed that my heart which had involuntarily started beating fast the way it does each time it was time for me to perform, felt calm again.

My elder sister @treasuree, her hubby and I

However, I had more troubles that day and it was hoarseness in my voice. If you listen carefully with an earbud, you will hear that hoarseness. I was happy about the fact that it was not as pronounced as it was the previous day. However, I was not so happy about the fact that it limited my range. I could hit most of the high notes because of the vocal situation.

My son and I

I wonder why one would rehearse and have a successful rehearsal only to have the main performance fall short of expectations because of issues like that.

After performing my song, I felt relieved knowing that I did not have any other song to perform. Most importantly, I had fun all through.

We took a lot of group pictures after the concert and I also took a lot of selfies too hehe.

Coming Sunday, we will be having our Youth program and I am excited about that too.

Last week Sunday, we has our Youth rehearsal.

There would be lots of exciting activities. If we are able to record the program, I will share it here too.

All images are mine and the first image was designed by me on Canva.

Thank you for reading.

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For this week's theme 'Opportunity' which was chosen by the community's recent spotlight, I did two songs but made them one because they are not songs with long verses and choruses.

After recording this song, I shared a part of it on my WhatsApp status, and a few minutes later, someone replied to it. That person was my high school friend. Hehe

She laughed and said "This was our school's marching song back then, you are doing well" hehe

I replied to her, still laughing, and I told her that the song kept ringing in my mind but I wasn't sure where I learned it.

In my opinion, the song does justice to the theme word "Opportunity", and that was why I decided to sing it for this week's theme.

Despite searching Google for the lyrics, I was unable to find them. I had forgotten a few words in the song and needed to be reminded of them by looking at the lyrics. However, that was when it dawned on me that the song was probably composed by one of my high school teachers back then. We often sang the song when it was time to march into our various classes after the assembly.

Google didn't give me the lyrics, but I found a similar word that fits the songs.

I hope that you enjoy watching this video of mine. Thank you.

It's a simple song, so I will leave the lyrics below so that you can sing along hehe.

LYRICS. If you have anything to do

Anything to do

Anything to do If you have anything to do

Better do it well.

Take your time and work very hard

For the days are going by

One opportunity is lost

It can never be regained

Do not waste your golden time

For the days are going fast.

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Even though I've only been away a few days, it feels right to be back. This is a result of returning to work. As you know, my involvement has decreased but it's for the benefit of all.

I decided to do my original song this week and I feel excited about it. Meanwhile, I am open to ideas on what to add to this song I wrote.

My inspiration comes from the bible and from life generally.

It is likely that at some point in our lives, we have had the experience of being in awe of God. This is due to the things he has done for us. It also makes us wonder why God loves us so much. God is without a doubt our heavenly father and we should never forget that we can always trust him because he will never fail us. When we put our trust in him, he will never let us down.

He deserves to be glorified because he is God, and we just can't stop raising our voices to praise his name so as to give him all the glory. I hope that you enjoy listening to the song as you watch the video.

LET'S PRAISE HIS NAME (LYRICS) (verse1)

You are so good to me

You are so kind to me

That's why I love to praise you, lord

You gave me a voice to sing

And a sweet melody

That's why I am, Singing now

(CHORUS)

Let's sing

Glory

Glory lord

Glory

Halleluyah

Glory

Let's praise his name

(verse2)

I cannot say all

That God has done for me

Why don't you put all your trust in him

For he is able to do exceeding

Abundantly, More than you could ever ask

Or you could ever think

(CHORUS)

Hallelujah

Glory

Glory lord

Glory

Hallelujah

Glory Glory

Let's praise his name.

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I love the theme for this week's Hive open mic contest. "Woman Life Freedom." This theme was chosen by the community's recent Spotlight Artist: @discouragedones. I decided to do a song by Alessia Cara titled "Scars to your beautiful".

I have been familiar with the rhythm of this song before. I never really cared to learn the lyrics. However, I knew that it was a song with deep meaning.

There was a day my elder sister decided to gold-tint her hair. Tinting of hair was what was trending at that time and looked gorgeous on a lot of ladies. Also, I encouraged my sister to go ahead with it because I thought it would enhance the look of her low-cut hair.

I discovered the song "Scars to your beautiful" that day.

As soon as I finished dying her hair gold, I wanted to share what we did on Whatsapp. While editing, I picked a random song from my playlist and it was "Scars to your beautiful".

After I was done editing and adding music to the clip, I showed it to my sister with a smile on my face. This is because I thought that I had done a great job.

My sister was quick to catch these words from the lyrics "You should know you're beautiful just the way you are. You don't have to change a thing the world could change it, heart'.

It was when she pointed it out that I realized that the music was talking about a woman being beautiful the way she is. She doesn't need to change anything in a bid to look better.

This clip shows my sister changing her hair from black to gold. For a second, it felt awkward. However, I was already done editing and I love the song. So, I decided to just leave it the way it was, not minding the lyrics hehe.😄

I started rehearsing the song on Wednesday and recorded myself performing it. I was planning to post it already but the perfectionist in me wanted something better. I put on some makeup on Thursday evening, deleted the old recordings, and re-recorded the song.

I had made up my mind to just publish it like that even though it wasn't okay. This is because I was looking at my PC's screen for the lyrics while singing. I used my editing app to edit the video. I was preparing to publish it this morning but changed my mind when I realized that I could sing the song offhand.

During this morning's recording, I didn't look at any lyrics. I felt confident knowing that I could score the lyrics within 3 days and could sing offhand. I did my final editing and I am glad that I have finally published the video hehe.

I will leave the link to the lyrics so you can click on it and sing along.

SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL (LYRICS) You should know you're beautiful just the way you are

And you don't have to change a thing

The world could change its heart

No scars to your beautiful

We're stars and we're beautiful

I hope that you enjoy watching the video.

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It feels good to publish a post in this community for the first, and I hope that I am welcomed here.🙂

At first, when I saw the contest, I had a song in mind to sing, it was a gospel song titled 'E no dey slumber. However, I lost the motivation to sing the song while I was rehearsing it for the contest. The reason doesn't make sense if you ask me hehe.

Then I decided that I was going to sing one of the suggested songs which is 'Imela by Nathaniel Bassey'. I know this song and it is one of the songs we sing often in my church, but I lost the motivation to sing the song after I realized that I was struggling with the lyrics. I didn't want to record a video of me looking at my computer's screen for lyrics while singing. The whole thing made me feel like I shouldn't record anything again, I got tired even before starting LOL😂.

If you go through one of the recent posts I have published on my blog, you will see where I wrote that in my church, we will be having our concert on the 23rd of this month and I am excited about that day. We will be having our final rehearsal on Saturday and I have not listened to one of the concert songs which is 'Elshaddai Adonai by Nathaniel Bassey'.

After listening to the song this morning, I realized that the lyrics weren't so difficult to score, so I decided to sing it for the Aftri-tune week 32 contest.

Apart from the fact that the lyrics weren't so difficult to score, I also love the message of the song. There are a few technicalities to the song. However, the fact doesn't change that it is a very simple song.

Another thing is, I didn't sing the song exactly how Nathaniel Bassey and the lady he featured sang it, I only sang the chorus and verse. It is a very nice song and I encourage you to go listen to it. Elshaddai Adonai by Nathaniel Bassey.

It's a worship song and I hope that you enjoy listening to me sing the song, thank you. You can find the lyrics of the song below.

[Chorus] Elshaddai, Adonai We Worship You Elshaddai, Adonai We Worship You [Verse] All Sufficient, Almighty God Sovereign One Yahweh of Israel Elshaddai, Adonai We Worship You Elshaddai Lyrics

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Our choir concert is coming up on Sunday, the 23rd of this month. This is something I'm looking forward to.

The final rehearsal is this Saturday, and we'll be performing about 14 songs at the concert. We've had fun so far, and we've had some not-so-fun times too.

The video I published through 3speak shows when it was fun, you can see how excited we were and that was during our rehearsal on Saturday last week.

Story story, this was what happened. Our assistant choir coordinator was also given a song to score. However, this song is not his kind of song. Even his wife, who is a member of the choir, has come to the conclusion that her husband would not be able to lead the song. At our last rehearsal, he proved her wrong and we didn't disappoint. We all started hyping him right away. You would hear us laughing excitedly at the end of the video. To be honest, he did great, but he still has to score it well, but he tried. Using his story as a lesson, we can conclude that we should never look down on anyone, or else the results may be shocking.

When it isn't fun. When it isn't fun, we probably weren't getting our parts right for each song. We are also already spending more than we should on one song.

It's just like what happened last Saturday when we spent an hour and thirty minutes rehearsing a song. The song's title is WINNING by SINACH, and it's an interesting one. This song is a very technical song in the sense that it has different parts and lots of things to do on it. Good thing, we were able to get a hang of it before the end of the rehearsal.

I am hoping now that when the rest of the choir members and I come together this Saturday, we will be able to rehearse all 14 songs with ease. This will enable us to avoid spending too much time on any of the songs.

A song was assigned to me as well, the title is 'A NEW SONG by BROOKLYN TERBANABLE'.

After I was told to score the song, I did what was expected of me, which was to pay attention and score everything that needed to be scored. However, I concluded that the song was going to be difficult for me. However, I didn't stop listening to it and I didn't tell my choir coordinator my fears about the song. I just kept listening to it.

My short story is that I have finally been able to score the song. I think I am ready to conduct the choir on the day of the concert.

There is one challenge I have been unable to overcome and that is 'STAGE FRIGHT'. When I step on stage to perform my song, my heart starts pounding so fast involuntarily as if I have been doing jumping jacks. You can imagine that. Most times, this heart race that is triggered by stage fright makes me perform below my expectations.

As I mentioned earlier, we will be having our final rehearsal on Saturday and the concert will be on Sunday. Before now, we had not been working with sound. However, for this final rehearsal which we will be having on Saturday, we will be using sound, that is the microphones.

We have all been informed about this and we've been told to get prepared for Saturday so that we don't start complaining of hunger halfway into the rehearsal.

My sister and I plan to contribute some money to get the food items we will need. The agreement is that she will prepare the meal and bring it along with her to church. In between the rehearsal, we will be having a break period and that is when we will stop and have lunch before resuming our rehearsal again.

The only instructions we had on Saturday last week were to eat enough food at home before coming and to arrive at the church at precisely 9 AM so we could begin our intensive final rehearsal at approximately 10:30 AM.

I'm excited about the rehearsal. In rehearsal, I am always comfortable singing, but on D-day, when I am standing in front of the congregation, that stage takes away all of my confidence. That is the point you hear my voice sound like I am trembling 😆

It is really annoying.

In summary, I am looking forward to the final rehearsal on Saturday and the concert day which is on Sunday. We will take pictures, so I will come back to share them here on Sunday.

Thanks for reading

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The theme for this week's Hive Open Mic contest in English is 'National Pride' or 'Homeland Pride'.

In the video, I presented a song by Timi Dakolo, a Nigerian artist. The song is titled 'Great Nation

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I have videos of a cover I did. I said videos because I recorded myself more than once. Every vlogger has been there, I'm sure.

Having discovered some vocal coaches on YouTube, I've been watching their vocal lessons, which has motivated me to improve my voice.

One of the things I plan on doing is going to the studio to record a cover or an original song. Yet, this is not necessarily for money, but for the fun and to improve my vocals. It is always a pleasure for me to sing whenever I am asked.

A friend of mine who is also on Hive reacted to a video I posted on my WhatsApp status. She said, "Please don't let your talent be here alone, go back to the @hiveopenmic community if you are not back there yet".

I replied by telling her that I am always there once in a while. A challenge for me is finding a song that fits the theme for each week. In addition, scoring the lyrics of the song I would love to sing and finally motivation. These things have been my challenge. The last time I participated in the hive open mic contest was when the week the theme was 'NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE'.

You can check it out here.

Whenever I got the motivation to sing again, I told myself that I needed a coach, a physical one who would help me develop my vocals. However, another friend advised me to just stick to watching vocal lessons on YouTube.

He said "You don't really need a vocal coach. One of the problems we have is that sometimes people will never be there to help you. In addition, even if I see a vocal coach, the vocal coach will tell me they need one too unless I am willing to pay. He concluded that these days, people no longer offer free services, so the best thing is to use Youtube."

I replied by telling him that I wasn't expecting it to be free and youtube has been helping a lot.

The first set of vocal lessons I watched motivated me to do a cover of the song 'TITANIUM by SIA'. It wasn't just about doing the cover but about practicing and improving my vocals after watching the vocal lessons I have been watching.

In the video, I uploaded to this post are two videos I made of the same song on different days. The first one was on Friday night and the second was on Saturday morning. The last part of the video after the Titanium song is a sneak peek at the cover I want to do next. It is titled "EASY ON ME", and it is by ADELE.

I'm not planning to call this Titanium cover I did an official cover since I plan to sing the song again until I am satisfied. I am currently not satisfied with this one but it will be here in the future so I can always watch my first attempt at singing Titanium by sia.

The lyrics of Titanium.

You shout it out, but I can't hear a word you say

I'm talking loud, not saying much

I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet

Shoot me down, but I get up I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose

Fire away, fire away

Ricochet, you take your aim

Fire away, fire away

You shoot me down, but I won't fall

I am titanium

You shoot me down, but I won't fall

I am titanium

Cut me down, but it's you who'll have further to fall

Ghost town and haunted love

Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones

I'm talking loud, not saying much

Click on the lyrics source for the full lyrics.

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Immediately I saw the theme for this week's hive open mic week 125, I decided I was going to join in, and picking a song to sing wasn't so hard either. I was actually still on the bed when I picked up my PC to check new notifications and anything I can find. After replying to a few comments, I got to hive open mic community and found that the week's theme was still on so I thought to quickly join in.

Nothing is impossible, do you really believe it too? I believe that anything is possible and I guess it equally means that nothing is impossible.

The song I sang is actually titled Healer by Hillsong worship. I recently found out that the song healer was inspired by a struggle with cancer, and the cancer was due to the sin of the flesh. The person who was struggling with cancer probably realized that Jesus is the only one that can heal him of his disease.

Jesus is known to be the savior of the world, he died for our sins so we would not perish but have everlasting lives. There is no denying that no matter how spirit-filled we think we may be, sometimes our flesh takes over and make us unacceptable before God. But Jesus has made it possible for us to have access to the father after we have confessed our sins and asked for forgiveness and the grace to live a holy life. One thing about God is that he judges us by our intentions, so when we have the right intention towards anything, then we are on a good part.

Finally, no matter the struggle we are facing, no matter how bad we think it is, there is nothing impossible for God to do.

You may feel so depressed because you have no money to get things done for yourself and your family, I have experienced God coming through for me at the last minutes several times in my life and it has given me an assurance that I can always trust him completely because Nothing is impossible for him. He holds our world in his hands.

The video above is my participation in the hive open mic #125 NOTING IS IMPOSSIBLE, and I hope that you enjoy listening.

https://www.google.com/search?q=What+the+song+healer+is+about&rlz=1C1SQJL_enNG1020NG1020&oq=What+the+song+healer+is+about&aqs=chrome..69i57.15957j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

You hold my very moment

You calm my raging seas

You walk with me through fire

And heal all my disease

I trust in You, I trust in You

And I believe You're my healer

I believe You are all I need

I believe

And I believe You're my healer

I believe You're more than enough for me

Jesus You're all I need

Nothing is impossible for You

Nothing is impossible

Nothing is impossible for You

You hold my world in Your hands

Nothing is impossible for You

Nothing is impossible

Nothing is impossible for You

You hold my world in Your hands

And I believe You're my healer

I believe You are all I need

Oh I believe, I believe

I believe You're my healer, Lord

I believe You're more than enough for me

Jesus You're all I need.

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Aside from gospel music, I love any music that causes my dopamine hormones to be released in my body. Everyone loves good music but I wonder if there is anyone like me. The first thing that attracts me to any music is the beat, after the beat, the pay attention to the lyrics and if it turns out to be a good lyrics then it's a pass for me, I'll definitely love such music forever.

There is a particular radio station that does well to play different gospel music on Sunday's. I wasn't only lucky to be at home when the music was played, but I was also lucky to have met the power supply.

When the music started, the music sounded familiar but I wasn't sure I knew it and didn't really know the lyrics. Immediately, I wrote down the lyrics of the song. Later on in that week, I searched the lyrics online to find out who the artist was.

The artist didn't seem familiar to me but somehow, the music sounded familiar and the name of the artist is Anita Wilson.

All About You

Song by Anita Wilson

I see the sun rise over the horizon and I'm grateful (for another day)

Because of your love I can face any challenge that comes my way

Only in you I live, I move and I have my being (totally)

I surrender my will to yours

Make me who I am in you

In Christ I can do all things

Really doesn't matter if the enemy

Tries to harm me

'Cause no weapon formed will be able to prosper

I will let my light so shine so everyone can see not me but he

Who started a good work in me, he shall complete it, yeah, yeah

(Ohh) I will pursue what pleases you I will follow through

'Cause I realize it's all about you you you you

I will pursue what pleases you do what you tell me to

'Cause I realize it's all about you you you

Ohh I tried to find my own way through this maze

Thought I could make it to my place of destiny

(But then I thought as you) stood naked in humility

Now I clearly see without you there's no me

In Christ I can do all things

Doesn't matter if the enemy

Tries to harm me

'Cause no weapon formed

Will be able to prosper

I will let my light so shine so everyone can see not me, but he

Who started good work in me

He shall complete it, yeah yeah

I will pursue what pleases you

I will follow through

'Cause I realize it's all about you you you you

I will pursue what pleases you

Do what you tell me to

'Cause I realize it's all about you you you

It's all about you (It's all about you)

It's all about you

About you, about you

It's all about you (It's all about you)

It's all about you

About you, about you

It's all about you (It's all about you)

It's all about you

About you, about you

It's all about you

About you, about you

It's all about you (It's all about you)

It's all about you

It's all about you (It's all about you)

About you, about you

It's all about you (yes, it is)

It's all about you

About you, about you.

Lyrics source.Musixmatch

Reading through the lyrics of this song, you would understand what I mean by good music. This song by Anita Wilson lifts my spirit each time I listen to it. I've currently scored just the first verse and chorus of the song, I'm still trying to score the second verse. If I'm to rate how much I've scored this song on a scale of 10, I would say that I've only scored it halfway and that would be 5.

I love this "worship soul" music so much that I used it as the soundtrack for the birthday video I created for myself.

Yes, I said birthday because I'm +1 today.

I don't know if it's coincidental that this week's ladies of hive contest kind of happens to be the kind of post I imagined writing on my birthday. Please say a prayer for me😇

To answer the ladies of hive question in summary, this song stirs my spirit and makes me happy each time I listen to it. It makes me feel assured in Christ, it gives me hope and comfort, it renews my strength in Christ.

It also makes me think back to how I try to do things on my own, with my own understanding which doesn't always go well. When I talk about renewal of strength and hope, there is this assurance you feel in your spirit when you trust God to have his way and let his will be done in any situation. This song makes me love God more and more each moment and I don't want to stop yielding to his will.

I'm grateful for a new age, a new year to live my life fulfilling God's purpose, a new year to be blessed and be a blessing to other, a new year to learn, serve and gain experience, a new year to be grateful for friends and family around me, a new year to smile, a new year to think and be more hardworking and assertive, a new year to live, a new year to grow, a new year to work towards that which I want to be, a new year to keep the vision real…and by God's grace, i

I can say that I am ready.

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Do not forget that regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.

Are you wondering how? Oxygen and nutrients are delivered to your tissues when you exercise regularly, it also helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently.

Before I go to the next subject, let's talk about muscle building. I've learned that anyone who wants to build muscles, especially a beginner, has to start their weight lifting with a very light KG to avoid injuries while working out. In the video attached to this post, I tries something earlier this week at work. I would have called it a Kang squat but I can't call it that because my posture was different. Maybe there is a name this is called, you can let me know after watching the video.

A lot of people want to burn belly fat and tone up their bodies but that can't be done by merely saying I will do it later or do you need motivation? The truth is that at times in life there is usually a time when nothing motivates you to be the best you can be and when you get to that you shouldn't give up but know that you have yourself. Be your motivation and achieve your goals.

There are stomach exercises that can help burn belly fat which everyone can do during their free time; we have the side planks, bicycle crunches, boat pose, and many more.

These stomach exercises help burn belly fat and tone the stomach in the process. Who doesn't like a nice-looking stomach? Hehe

While exercising, it is important to make healthy living seriously. Most people would think that it only involves our physical and mental health. In summary, when we say healthy living, we are talking about our lifestyle, a lifestyle that helps us lower the risk of being seriously ill or dying early.

Let's relate this to the talk about stomach exercise. You want a nice-looking stomach and you're eating a heavy dinner? It would almost be like a waste of time. That's why it's important to consciously focus on living healthy even as these exercises help our overall body system.

Stay healthy by drinking a lot of clean water to keep you hydrated, exercising regularly, avoiding sugar, maintaining a good body weight, eating more vegetables and fruits, and choosing healthie

r fats and your body will never stop thanking you for it.Thanks for reading and watching.

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Hive is an interesting blockchain that gives users the chance to share their thoughts and passion through writing. It also has different dapps which are also known as the frontends, and they are peakd, ecency, 3speak, leofinance, etc.

For the fourth newbies initiative task, we have been asked to talk about our favorite app, why we love it, and what we think the app needs to improve on.

My hive account was created using the peakd frontend, and as the experiences of every other newbies, it was difficult at first for me to find my way around but with time, I got to understand the basics and found out that I could log in to my hive account through the other front ends like ecency, hive.blog, 3speak, etc.

The feeling was amazing. I like the ecency frontend because of the ecency points users earn which can be used in promoting a post.

I don't use the 3speak dapp for creating posts because editing and formatting on there tend to be impossible for me, I only publish my post through this dapp only when I want to upload a video. The benefit of uploading a video via 3speak is that you earn crypto for it, also your videos get saved on the blockchain.

I've created posts using these dapps, but I must confess that my favorite remains peakd. I guess it's because I'm used to it, I understand it better and prefer it to others.

The design is nice, it's easy to understand, and it's just perfect for me. To be honest, I think that the app is okay. An upgrade was recently applied to the dapp which made it more user-friendly and attractive.

Accessing the hive engine through the dapp isn't difficult, I think that peakd makes blogging on the hive blockchain easy.

The devs behind this dapp are doing a great job. Maybe later in the future, there would be something that needs to be added or removed from the dapp because the technology advances every day. However, at the moment, all I can say is that everything seems good.

I uploaded a video attached to this post in response to the newbies initiative task 4.

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Did you know that having a great body shape alone as a lady doesn't mean that you are fit? Or as a guy, you have great muscles and 6 packs with a great body, did you know that you are not fit even though your physical appearance shows otherwise.

Once upon a time, I also thought that being able to lift heavy objects means that one is fit, how silly of me to think that.

A lady came to work in the gym studio, trust me when I say that she has a great body. She's not busty, her weight is around 60+kg. She has hips and everything. For a second, I was wishing I had that body but I was quick to shake that thought off my head because it's not a positive thought.

I love the way I am. From the stories I've heard from my parents and siblings, I was supposed to be born a male child, I don't know why they assumed that.

My mom always said that she was very active all the period she had me in the womb, she didn't feel sick and even won competitions when she had met me in the womb. The summary was that I was very active and didn't stress her at all.

A few years after I was born, they would say that I always acted like a boy and that made them give me the nickname 'COMMANDO' at that time.

Now that I think about it, I feel that the reason why I may have been acting like a boy was probably that they always made me feel like a boy, and consciously I was acting it LOL.

In other, for one to proudly say that they are fit, it needs to be understood that it takes more than having a great body.

Do you want to be fit?

Exercise daily

Eat the right food at the right time.

Get enough sleep

Keep track of the amount of food you take, especially the ones with so many calories.

The day I resume my post in this gym studio I work in, I had one thing in mind, which is seizing the opportunity to keep fit.

In a bid to keep fit, I endured pains in my legs, especially my laps for four days, I didn't take any drug to relieve the pain because I was told that it's better to feel the pains and let it go on it own naturally but if it gets too much, turmeric and lemon should be the savior.

It doesn't end here.

I was expecting that you all would ask me the kind of exercise I did that caused my legs to ache that much. We did different exercises which I would love to share, however for this post, I would be sharing only one of them.

It's a funny video, that's why I'm sharing it in this community. Go watch the video…By the way, I'm the lady in the ash color top and black pants...and don't tell me sorry when you're done watching the video😁

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Have you ever wondered how music connects us to God?

I've heard sayings like, one can pray amiss but can never praise amis. God loves to see his children praise him. There are praises that one offers to God that makes God come down from his throne to bless his children. I'm sure most of us know good music when we listen to one.

Speaking of music, it has its way of healing, it's a natural medicine, it's soothing, no wonder they say that music is life. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without good music?

I guess it would feel very hard in the sense that all that one would be listening to would be noises that cause headaches. People who can be healed and comforted with music may not have that privilege because of its non-existence.

Music to me is life. It's kind of magical how music completely blurs out all I feel, the problems and challenges I'm going through generally. When I'm singing alone or with other singers, I feel happy, it almost seems like this life is challenge-free and it's all about the song alone.

How do you define good music?

It is about the singer's melodious voice, great chords, lyrics? Yeah, these things are vital for good music. Good music evokes a specific emotion, it also creates some sort of reaction. Just like how some bloggers update their blogs with life events etc, some songwriters also craft their music from some specific event in their lives or the lives of some other person and when the music is released, people who listen to it can relate to it, just like blogging. When you write, some people visit your blog to read what you've written and can relate to it.

What makes good music good?

Good music connects people to another world of peace. When you see music that can bring people together, you know it's good music. Good music is addictive, good music allows one to share common emotions and good music is sociable.

In the video uploaded in this post, I did a cover of a song I love. The title is God is with us by casting crowns.

You won't regret watching the video and if you do, just let me know hehe.

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God is with us. Source(musixmatch).

The skies don't seem to be as dark as usual

The stars seem brighter than they've been before

Deep within I feel my soul a stirring

As though my hope has been restored

The shepherds say they've heard the voice of angels

Confirming rumors spread across the land

That a child protected well from Herod's anger

Is our Father's Son, and the son of man

Love is raining down on the world tonight

There's a presence here I can tell

God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel

He's the Savior we have been praying for

In our humble hearts, He will dwell

God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel

I feel compelled to tell all who will listen

That peace on earth is not so out of reach

If we can find grace, mercy, and forgiveness

He has come to save, He is all of these

Love is raining down on the world tonight

There's a presence here I can tell

God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel

He's the Savior we have been praying for

In our humble hearts, He will dwell

God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel

Love is raining down on the world tonight

There's a presence here I can tell

God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel

He's the Savior we have been praying for

In our humble hearts, He will dwell

God is in us, God is for us, God is with us

You're the Savior we have been praying for

In our humble hearts, You will dwell

You are in us, You care for us, You are with us, Emmanuel

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Growing up there was only one thing I know I could do perfectly well in my head but when I try to do it in reality, I end up distracting my family😂😂😂

Do you know what it is? Do you want to guess?

I love great moves and I wish I know how to display that in reality but I only know how to do it well in my head, and that is Dancing hehe.

Not digressing from the subject.

Are your hobbies different now than when you were a child or teenager?

Have you kept one or more hobbies all through your life?

My hobbies aren't different now. I have always loved singing and listening to good music and over time even till now, I've grown to love it more because it makes me happy.

I remember many years ago, I was still very young, I'm not sure I was already a teenager then. My dad would always play music sung by artists like R.kelly, Kirk Franklin, Don Meon, Nicole C. Mullen, Women of faith, and many more gospel artists like that. Each time those songs were played, I would go behind one of the chairs we had in the living room which had a hiding space, and start crying.

I may not have understood what the song meant or the message the artist was trying to pass but I knew that it was a gospel song. The harmony, the voice, the rhythm touches my soul that I always end up crying.

I've always had it in mind to be a great musician someday. There was a time in my teenage days I tried composing a song, two songs were from the bible.

How lovely is your Tabernacle

Oh lord of host

My soul longs to see you, lord

My heart and my strength

Cries out for the living God. Oh Lord God of host

Hear my prayers

Do not turn your back on them

Hear our prayers

Oh my God.

That was the one I composed from the Bible. For some reason, I never forgot it, it stayed in my heart till now.

I have more hobbies now, two is more right?

Well, I love surfing the internet and reading interesting and informative articles. Ever since I learned about makeup, working on a beautiful face has become my hobby too.

One major reason why I love my hobbies and why they are my hobbies is because doing them gives me joy, it makes me feel like I am completely out of an environment that is filled with struggles and challenges, in other words, I feel like I'm in a different world.

To answer question 2 I shall be uploading a short video of me performing a song, a gospel song titled 'Trust in you' by Lauren Daigle. I shared the full version on the hive open mic community.

Before you go ahead to watch the video, I'd recommend you use a headphone, please. The reduced volume seems to be a fault from the phone I used in recording.

I invite @iskafan to join.

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It feels to be finally able to participate in the hive open mic contest. I've been a subscribed user for a while and I've been enjoying the music performance from several users here. In line with the theme of the current contest which is "Conversación Con Dios". In English, this means: "Conversation with God". I would be doing a cover of the song 'Trust in you by Lauren Daigle.

One of the ways we establish a connection with God is by communing with him. We can do that by reading the word, meditating, praying, and worshipping him. Several benefits come with communing with God, some of which are the peace we feel in our heart, the assurance we get that everything will be fine no matter what it is we may be going through and it makes our relationship with him stronger.

The song 'trust in you' tells us that, no matter what the challenge is that we are going through, we should always put our trust in God because he remains the author and the finisher of our faith.

As you listen to the song, please read through the lyrics too. I'd recommend you use a headphone too, I'm not sure what happened while I was recording, the volume kept reducing by it

self. I hope that you enjoy the cover as you l

isten.

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Lyrics of Trust in you by Lauren Ashley Daigle

Letting go of every single dream

I lay each one down at Your feet

Every moment of my wandering

Never changes what You see

I've tried to win this war, I confess

My hands are weary, I need Your rest

Mighty warrior, King of the fight

No matter what I face, You're by my side

When You don't move the mountains I'm needing You to move

When You don't part the waters

I wish I could walk through

When You don't give the answers

As I cry out to You

I will trust, I will trust

I will trust in You

Truth is, You know what tomorrow brings

There's not a day ahead You have not seen

So in all things be my life and breath

I want what You want, Lord, and nothing less

When You don't move the mountains

I'm needing You to move

When You don't part the waters

I wish I could walk through

When You don't give the answers

As I cry out to You

I will trust, I will trust

I will trust in You

You are my strength and comfort

You are my steady hand

You are my firm foundation

The rock on which I stand

Your ways are always higher

Your plans are always good

There's not a place where I'll go

You've not already stood

When You don't move the mountains

I'm needing You to move

When You don't part the waters

I wish I could walk through

When You don't give the answers

As I cry out to You

I will trust, I will trust

I will trust in You

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I wonder if I'm the only one experiencing this and I wonder what the solution would be.

Getting people to visit your blog, a certain foundation must have been laid, like being a good content creator.

Whenever I write a post to be published, most times, I had to rack my brain to search for the perfect title.

One of the things I feel draws people to your blog after being a good blogger is the title of your post and the header image. The things are kind of like the first impression of any post you create. Sometimes it determines if any user passing by would want to read your post.

It can be very frustrating getting get a title but still don't get it.

Well, today is one of those days for me.

Have you seen my first video?

Watch it here wanna be an active vlogger

In other to understand what I'm talking about in this recently uploaded video.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

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I created a post yesterday about my new plan about' being an active vlogger. I may not. have the equipment and enough knowledge of being a good blogger yet but I'm starting anyway.

Here is the link to the post I created yesterday. Wanna become an active vlogger

In the video attached to the post, I did a brief tutorial. However, the idea of the video is to just show how I do my thing.

In the video, it was the first time I tried doing a cut crease, and guess what???

I MADE A BIG MESS on my lids. However, the mistake I made while practicing myself have me gain knowledge on how to do it better next time.

"We should never be scared to make mistakes because there are lots of lessons to learn from our mistakes"

I did my makeup this morning before going to church and it's so amazing how doing the cut crease was so effortless

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Hi dear reader,

You've visited my blog, could you also visit my vlog too.

I would appreciate all feedback on the video.

Let me know what I should work on and probably what I need to stop doing or continue doing while still managing my available phone camera.

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For days now I've been trying to upload a video of my quick makeup tutorial but I have been unable to due to some issues which I'm not familiar with on 3speak.TV. Somehow, today I'm glad I'm able to do so now.

Enjoy the process of this video. Please feel free to rate the video, I would appreciate your feedback.

Like I said earlier I should have posted this a few days ago but good thing I'm doing so now.

I feel that some people may have a question like why makeup?

My answer would be this, so this is a skill I have learned for two months now and I just completed the training. I can say that I have learned so much to an extent, I have being taught well, all that is needed for me to do now is to perfect all that I have learned.

I'm not sure about other countries but in my country so far to my knowledge, this skill which is makeup it's something that fetches one a lot of money provided that you are good at what you do and most importantly you have connections like you're connected to big and wealthy people.

Just like your hive, consistency and persistence, is what makes one successful, it's the same thing with every skill we may have.

When you are passionate about something, you will always do it with joy even if there's little or no motivation.

So enjoyed the video.

It feels good to finally post here for the first time.

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